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Friday's Morning Drive
Friday 07-25-2008 9:36am ET
Inspired by the impending return of Shark Week and a chimp who stole a tranquilizer gun, yesterday's poll question asked what the least appealing animal-related death would be. The result was a tie between being eaten by a shark, or falling victim to a gun-stealing primate, both of which shared 42% of the vote. The remaining 16% are haunted by visions angry bulls running down the street.
Today's web poll asks you to weigh in on Barack Obama's speech in Germany on Thursday.

Video of the day:

In that speech to the Germans, Obama said "Now the world will watch and remember what we do here — what we do with this moment." Some may think that the Senator was lifting a passage from Lincoln's Gettysburg address. But we have found his true inspiration: The Goonies.

Plus, always remember that if you want to weigh in on any of the topics Randy discusses, even after the show, don't forget about our Listener Comment line at 404-879-5680.
On Today's Show:

David Mark the Senior Editor at The Politico joined Randy to talk about Senator Barack Obama's speech yesterday in Germany.

Chris Wallace previewed Fox News Sunday, and talked about Barack Obama's world tour, McCain's response and the falling price of oil.

Dr. Doreen Orion the author of Queen of the Road says that you should take a vacation immediately. "Vacation Deficit Disorder" is serious business. You have a fever and the only cure is more time at the Holiday Inn Express.

Pete Van Wieren previewed this weekend's Braves series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Curt Holman our movie critic from Creative Loafing had reviews of The X Files: I want to believe, and Step Brothers.
Thursday's Morning Drive
Thursday 07-24-2008 9:52am ET
Yesterday's web poll asked what kind of an impact a Vice Presidential pick would have on who you plan on voting for in November. 55% of you said you've already decided who you are voting for, 39% said that you've already got your McCain/Romney bumper sticker, and 6% said you are still undecided.
Today in honor of Shark Week on this Discovery Channel, we're asking how you would least like to meet your maker.

Video of the day:

This chimp escaped from its cage in search of some shade on a hot day, repeated attempts to catch him failed, and then the chimp got a hold of the tranquilizer gun... that's when things really got messy.

Plus, always remember that if you want to weigh in on any of the topics Randy discusses, even after the show, don't forget about our Listener Comment line at 404-879-5680. 

On Today's Show:

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Shark expert Andy Dehart previewed Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, which swims onto your TV this weekend.

A couple of new polls suggest that people think the media are hyping Barack Obama and making the economy sound worse than it really is. We’ll talk with Scott Rasmussen from Rasmussen Reports about their latest polls on the media.

Craig W. Floyd with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund talked about the new report that police deaths in the US are down 45%, but Georgia is still #3 nationally.

Oil has fallen to $125 per barrel since President Bush lifted his ban on offshore drilling. Will the drop continue? Will the price at the pump drop too? Eric Bolling from Fox Business Network has all the answers.

Skip Caray recapped the Braves series against the Florida Marlins, and previews this weekend’s series against the Phillies.

Helen Cauley our restaurant reporter had a rundown of three new places to dine in the Atlanta area. Helen's Picks:
Wednesday's Morning Drive
Wednesday 07-23-2008 10:26am ET
Tuesday's web poll asked whether or not you believe there a pro-Obama bias in media coverage of the election. 57% of you said there is, 57% of you said that if the article says 50% of the US thinks so, it's probably more like 75%, and only 2% said that there is not any pro-Obama bias.

Today we ask you what kind of effect a Presidential candidates choice of runningmate will have on the way you vote.

Video of the Day:

This man saw his wife playing around with their newly-purchased gun and decided to have a little fun with her. Hilarity ensues.

(Just a slight content warning. She's not very pleased with her husband. Divorce proceedings may be forthcoming.)

Plus, always remember that if you want to weigh in on any of the topics Randy discusses, even after the show, don't forget about our Listener Comment line at 404-879-5680. 

On Today's Show
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Craig Stoltz from HealthCentral.com talked about the differences between the McCain and Obama health care plans. Which candidate is going to cost you the most money if elected?

There have been reports that John McCain may unveil his runningmate this week, while Obama is making headlines with his overseas trip. Matt Lewis from Townhall.com talked about which of the scores of rumored candidates might be the choice.

Wes Moss a Certified Financial Planner and host of the Wes Moss Show here on 640 WGST, talked about some of the questions that he has been getting from people worried about both their investments and even their bank accounts with the slowing economy.

Dr. Bruce Ribner from Emory University had some tips for avoiding West Nile Virus this summer, which is on the rise in Georgia, despite the drought.

Mark Lemke previewed tonight's Braves game against the Florida Marlins down in Miami.

Mike Mayo from MaxandMike.com had a look at what new movies are coming out on DVD this week, including 21 with Kevin Spacey and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Tuesday's Morning Drive
Wednesday 07-23-2008 5:17am ET

Monday's web poll asked you to weigh in on the report that President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki have agreed that a security deal under negotiation should set a "time horizon" for reducing U.S. forces in Iraq. 44% of you said that a "time horizon" is a good idea, while 36% said it sounded like a withdrawal date and 20% said it was a bad idea.

Today we're asking what you think of the Rasmussen poll that suggests 49% of the US thinks there is a pro-Obama bias in the media.

The story about the NYT rejecting an Op-ed from John McCain because it didn't "mirror" one from Obama certainly isn't going to help

Video of the day:

Domino's scientists are always hard at work, testing the ever expanding limits of what humans will actually allow themselves to eat.

Plus, always remember that if you want to weigh in on any of the topics Randy discusses, even after the show, don't forget about our Listener Comment line at 404-879-5680.

On Today's Show:

David Stooksbury the state climatologist gaves us an update on where things stand in the drought, with no rain in the immediate future.

Mike Machjrowitz from Fox News Radio had the latest on Barack Obama's trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, and news from here at home that John McCain may pick a Vice Presidential candidate this week.

Roy Rangel the President of the Georgia Chapter of the National MS Society talked about Bike MS Atlanta, which will be going on all day today.

Col. Lee Ellis a former Vietnam POW now with Veterans for McCain talked about their rally today in Smyrna, and the story that the New York Times refused to run an Op-ed piece from McCain on Iraq.

Ron Stimmel from the American Wind Energy Association talked about a wonderful way to save money on energy costs and annoy your neighbors: building a small wind turbine.

Skip Caray previewed tonight Braves game against the Florida Marlins.

Aly Young had a rundown of local concerts and new music from Randy Travis and Buddy Guy.

Bonus videos:

A man whose wife trashed him in a widely viewed Internet video was granted a divorce from her Monday, on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Here's the original video:Fox News recently did a segment that talked about how high gas prices could affect kids' education... except they misspelled "education."
Monday's Morning Drive
Monday 07-21-2008 10:06am ET
On Friday our web poll asked you to pick the top movie villain of all time, in honor of The Dark Knight opening over the weekend. Darth Vader edged out Hannibal Lecter, but the Philadelphia Phillies weren't very far behind.
Today we ask you to weigh in on the possibility that President Bush and the Prime Minister of Iraq may be working on a date for US troops to withdrawal from Iraq.

Video of the day:

The folks at JibJab have finally released a video for the 2008 Presidential campaign. This one is called "Time for some campaigning."

Plus, always remember that if you want to weigh in on any of the topics Randy discusses, even after the show, don't forget about our Listener Comment line at 404-879-5680 
On Today's Show:

Todd Starnes from Fox News discussed Democratic party Presidential candidate Barack Obama's visit to Iraq.

Chuck Nash a retired Navy Captain and Fox News military analyst talked about what we can expect in Iraq after the surge.

Mark Berg the founder of the Timothy Financial Council had advice for people who are considering raiding their retirement fund to make it through the sluggish economy.

Today we're hearing about bad home loans, but what will things look like one year from now? Adam Shapiro from Fox Business Network believes that the next wave of consumer defaults and follow-on loan securities problems could be in credit cards.

Pete Van Wieren previewed the Braves series against the Florida Marlins.

John Kubicek from BuddyTV.com had a look at what is coming up on TV this week.