#78: ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME.

This week we have a Road Report, and a Limbo File about what happens to good lawyers.

What Were They Thinking? talks about voting machines, book banning, and bad laws.

We're All Gonna Die!! is wondering about healthy food and play time for kids.

We Rant about Daylight Savings Time -- again.

You have to get up pretty early to listen to Road Rage.

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This episode runs 15:57
Bumper music this week is by The Swingle Singers and Burnshee Thornside

ROAD RAGE #77: REGIME CHANGE

This week, The Limbo Files reaches new depths as we watch the spin on Mark Foley.

We have a Poultry Report that will raise your hackles. 

What Were They Thinking? gets political, We're All Gonna Die!! gets nostalgic,

And we Rant on the need for Regime Change.

Mark your ballot for Road Rage and don't leave any hanging chads.

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This episode runs 16:21
Bumpers this week by The Swingle Singers

Road Rage is going to be a bit more political for the next four weeks as the U. S. enters its silly season before the elections November 7.

For those listeners who aren't in the U. S. -- my apologies.  We'll have our usual segments, maybe a few more Limbo Files than usual, and it will all be over soon.

We're All Gonna Die!! has a snake story, a fish story, and we wonder about the future when "Jackass Number Two" is our most popular movie.

What Were They Thinking? has stupid crook tricks.

We Rant about the contributions from our two most recent Presidents.

Vote early and often with Road Rage.

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This episode runs 15:51
Bumpers are by John Williams

#75: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE MIDDLE CLASS?

This episode of Road Rage is all about big box stores and the war on the middle class.

Go Figure returns with an explanation of how wages can be rising, but workers keep falling behind.

We have a Limbo File about another way military families are being screwed.

What Were They Thinking? talks about tax breaks, free-trade lies, and a company that keeps its word.

We're All Gonna Die!! looks at who decides how we live, and we Rant about what's really  wrong with Walmart.

Thank you for shopping at Road Rage.

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This episode runs 16:31
Bumper music by special arrangement with The Swingle Singers

Barry C. Lynn's article on Walmart.

Road Rage #74:  Equinox

This week, we have a Poultry Report, and it's good eating.

We're All Gonna Die!! is worrying about rogue black holes, climate meltdowns, and why Congress wants to perform brain surgery.

What Were They Thinking? looks at self-reliance

And we Rant about the Equinox being a wake-up call.

Night time is the right time to listen to Road Rage.

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This episode runs 16:17

Production help this week from Daffy Duck, and others.
Bumpers this week by special arrangement with The Swingle Singers

#73: 5-5-5-5
September 11, 2006

This episode of Road Rage is a memorial tribute to those New Yorkers who died at the World Trade Center five years ago.  It includes sounds recorded that day from witnesses and police and fire radios, some of which may be disturbing to some listeners.

As a native New Yorker now living in Maine,  I wanted to tell these stories of New York and how it coped with the tragedy.

The episode title is the bell signal sounded when a firefigher dies in the line of  duty: five bells, repeated four times.

This episode runs 15:00

Here are some links:

 Donna M. Maris     
   
 Jennifer Stewart    and  her account of 9/11    

 The Bill Nemitz column      

9/11 Archives           

"The Guys"
   Anne Nelson
   The Play
                        

This week, We're All Gonna Die!! is worried about a dead zone in the Pacific Ocean, there's a new pain killer which is habit-forming but legal, and we talk about Pluto.

On What Were They Thinking?, we have a squirrel attack, we get to play God, and we talk about Barney.

We Rant about a man who was ahead of his time.

Road Rage is always right on time.

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This episode runs 16:36
Bumpers this week are by John Williams

This week, we have a Limbo File from an unexpected quarter.

We're All Gonna Die!! is worried about getting a good deal while the ice caps are melting.

What Were They Thinking? has another fish story, a good news story about gas prices, and we feel a back door draft

And The Rant worries about a hard rain.

Road Rage will always keep you warm and dry, if the creek don't rise.

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This episode of Road Rage runs 16:05

A HARD RAIN'S A-GONNA FALL by Bob Dylan
 Copyright © 1963; renewed 1991 Special Rider Music

Road Rage presents the best Paudcasting money can't buy.

We've got terror and horror on We're All Gonna Die!!

We have a Poultry Report about high tech pigeons.

What Were They Thinking?  has news about high tech passports, and political news from Texas  and New Jersey.

The Rant this week tells us how to make an Apple Snafu, as Apple takes a bite out of the Pod People.

Listen to Road Rage before you call your lawyer.

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This episode of Road Rage runs 15:40
Bumpers this week by The Swingle Singers

This week on Road Rage we have more snakes, and speaking of snakes, another Limbo Files.

We're All Gonna Die!! has stories about tobacco and prayer.

What Were They Thinking? has stupid criminals and we Rant about selfishness.

When you listen to Road Rage, it's all about us.

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This episode runs 16:19
Bumper Music by John Williams
Selfish Gene Party Tapes (BIG download!)

This week, we have a Poultry Report featuring homeless ducks, and a Roo Report from Ireland.  

We're  All Gonna Die!! is visiting the Galapagos Islands, and worrying about global warming and magic mushrooms.  

What Were They Thinking? considers Groucho Marx, monkey business, and another Apple snafu.   

And The Rant tries to stay out of the heat.

Get some 'shrooms and join us for another episode of Road Rage.

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This episode runs 16:39
Bumpers this week by The Swingle Singers

And we had production assistance from Daffy Duck and Groucho Marx

This week We're All Gonna Die!! looks at what happens before we die: we go on Medicare, and then to a hospital, both of which are trying to kill us.

We have a Toad Report and the toads don't like us much, either.

What Were They Thinking? targets politicians and government officials.

And The Rant warns against staying the course.

If you stay the course with Road Rage, you'll feel much better.

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This episode runs 16:42
Bumpers this week are by John Williams

We have a fabulous Poultry Report, and a new guest of honor on the Limbo Files.

We're All Gonna Die!! is worried about what the ocean is up to, and What Were They Thinking? looks at foolishness spanning 300 years. 

... and The Rant wonders where all the rocket scientists have gone.

We also have a special musical guest.

This week, Road Rage is going to be a blast (off)

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This episode of Road Rage runs 16:29
Bumpers this week are by The Swingle Singers

Go Figure returns with an analysis of the U.S. budget, which leads naturally into a disturbing Poultry Report.

We're All Gonna Die!! talks about dead birds, and there's something new to worry about in outer space.

What Were They Thinking? investigates law and order.

... and The Rant is all about karma and Enron. 

What goes around, comes around on Road Rage.

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This episode runs 15:31
Bumpers by John Williams, Burnshee Thornside, and The Swingle Singers

Instant Karma by John Lennon, copyright 1969, was released on Apple Records.

ROAD RAGE #64  BUDDY, CAN YOU SPARE A DIME?

This week, we have a Poultry Report,  and the Limbo Files returns. 

What Were They Thinking? looks at politics, and at why everybody is  suing Apple.

We're All Gonna Die!! has good news/bad news about healthcare, and two more ways your cell phone can kill you. 

The Rant looks at the minimum wage and finds that it isn't enough.

Make your vote count when you listen to Road Rage.

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This episode runs 16:42
Bumpers this week are by The Swingle Singers and a special guest appearance by Burnshee-Thornside

This week, we join with the New England Podcasters in celebrating Independence 4 US
july4us

We'll have We're All Gonna Die!!, focusing on death, math, baseball, and money.

What Were They Thinking? will look at independence and unintended consequences.

We Rant about a kind of independence that used to be common, but is now rare.

We're a day late, but you can still light a firecracker and listen to Road Rage.

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This episode of Road Rage runs 16:40
Bumper music this week by John Williams

This weeek, we're re-winding some of the best bits from last fall's Road Rage epsiodes.

What Were They Thinking? remembers the Palo Verde nuclear power plant with an untested emergency cooling system, the Google War between Denmark and Canada,  Tim Horton's unfortunate ad campaign, and an uplifting example of Unintended Consequences.

We're All Gonna Die!! has studies, lots of studies.  Early retirement will kill you, but so will working too hard.  Walking a dog is good for you, but not if you make your dog crazy.

We have a Road Report, featuring a car-jacking, a gas shortage panic, and a good argument for using a child safety seat.   And we have some stories about New Jersey wildlife.

We also have a World Cup Minute and The Rant pays homage to The Beautiful Game, played the way it should be.

Next week on Wednesday, we'll have a brand new and very special episode of Road Rage, celebrating Independence with the rest of the New England Podcasters.

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This episode runs 16:31
Bumper Music this week is from John Williams, Burnshee-Thornside, and The Swingle Singers

IT'S THE REAL THING

This week on Road Rage, we're looking at Big Box stores.  

The Limbo Files has good news - bad news for Senator Dr Bill Frist.

We have a Poultry Report about a duck's nest.

We're All Gonna Die!! has bad news about the American Healthcare system, good news about beer and the story of Jack the Cat versus the Bear.

What Were They Thinking? tells us about a crazed mall Easter Bunny and what not to do with a backhoe.

And we rant about WalMart:

Does Walmart cause poverty or just take advantage of it?

Is Walmart selling fake Fendis?

Walmart vs Coca Cola

and more ...

Pour yourself a tall, cool one and listen to Road Rage.
This episode runs 15:27

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Bumper music this week is by the Swingle Singers
And we had help from Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck

We've got a new queen of The Limbo Files this week, and The Supremes travel North.

What Were They Thinking? has more car trouble, 

and We're All Gonna Die!! worries about a crater in the Antarctic and flying snakes.  

The Road Report has two strange road trips,

and The Rant looks at the not-so-friendly skies.

Make sure your tray table is secure before listening to this episode of Road Rage.

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This episode of Road Rage will occupy 16 minutes and 24 seconds of your life.

Bumper music this week is from  John Williams   and   Burnshee-Thornside    

The Flye Point Music and Arts Festival

This week, The Supremes return with another breathtaking decision, and we have a Poultry Report.  

What Were They Thinking? has car trouble and there's a snake involved.

We're All Gonna Die!! talks about something that can kill you and  two things to make you feel safe.

And on this June sixth, The Rant remembers D Days past and present.

Listen to Road Rage.  It's not a walk on the beach.

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This episode runs 16:25
We have bumper music this week by JohnWilliams and The Swingle Singers

This week, we have have a Poultry Report about a big bird named Ernie.

We're All Gonna Die!! worries about becoming extinct. 

What Were They Thinking? looks at drunken monkeys and a very special new calendar. 

And The Rant takes a look and a listen to The Dixie Chicks.

Listen to Road Rage and you'll never have to take the long way home.

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This epsiode runs 16:29
We have bumper music this week by JohnWilliams and The Swingle Singers

We have a full plate of goodies this week on Road Rage, including a Road Report on seat belts and bra straps.

What Were They Thinking? looks into reports of exploding cell phones, how to burn your house down, and how to get on national television.

We're All Gonna Die!! worries about water shortages, what's bothering the dolphins, and we offer another reason to quit smoking.

... and The Rant wonders why our state government is putting bulleyes on some peoples'
back.

Road Rage is like a Kevlar vest for your mind.

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This week's bumper music by the Swingle Singers
This episode runs 15:36

This week on Road Rage, we have a Limbo Files in which we apologize to a former winner.

We're All Gonna Die!! has a special story for mother's day.

What Were They Thinking? explores the sense of humor of the police.

And The Rant looks at a very Tricky Dick.

If you listen to Road Rage this week, you might get a big refund on your taxes.

This episode runs 15:02

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Bumper music this week by special arrangement with The Swingle Singers

ROAD RAGE #55: THE WAY IT IS

This week on Road Rage, we take to the roads. 

We have a Road Report and Go Figure returns with thoughts on the price of oil.

What Were They Thinking? has a story of mistaken identity, misplaced alligators, and a real case of road rage.

We're All Gonna Die!! has killer chimps, research on sleep, and wrong site surgery.

And The Rant wonders why some things are the way they are.

Be careful while listening to Road Rage, or you might get hit by a truck.

This episode of Road Rage runs 16:38

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Musical interludes this week from John Williams and Burnshee Thornside

ROAD RAGE #54: HU'S ON FIRST?

This week, we reach a new low on The Limbo Files: attacking dead people.

We have a feel-good Poultry Report Link: www.briloon.org/ed/eagle/index.htm

What Were They Thinking? features scams and people who think they have a right to control your life.

We're All Gonna Die!! has some safety tips for when the earth tries to swallow you.

And The Rant tries to finds humor in the recent visit of Chinese President Hu.

This epsiode of Road Rage runs 16:20.

If you listen to Road Rage, you'll be on solid ground.

 ROAD RAGE #53: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US

We celebrate our first birthday by looking back over the events of the past year,  including


... And we read listener comments and reveal our decision on a new theme song and bumpers.

It's the Road Rage Birthday show.

* This episode runs 15:22

** We have special bumper music this week, "Cut the Cake", written by Tina Liza Jones and performed by John McCutcheon and others. 

Find John's music at http://www.folkmusic.com

ROAD RAGE #52 ICE OUT

We have a new guest on the Limbo Files, and we have a Poultry Report from Maine.

What Were They Thinking? has ninjas, vegetarians, stupid politicians and another loose kangaroo.

We're All Gonna Die!! looks at death.

... and The Rant listens to the loons as it ponders the meaning of an early spring.

Road Rage is like a lonely cry in the night.

This episode runs 16:22

ROAD RAGE #51: BEST OF ROAD RAGE

We're back from the World Curling Championships.  Congratulations to Scotland on their fine win over Canada, and to all the teams and volunteers who made this event so fantastic. 

There are pictures on the website at http://www.wcc2006.org/ including a couple of (ahem)  moi interviewing the players.
 
This week, we're re-winding episodes 17 through 22 for stories that are worth hearing again, like the Reptile Trifecta and When Geese Attack.  Feel free to listen to these or any other episodes in full.

And, please come back next week for a brand new episode of Road Rage.

ROAD RAGE FIVE OH

It's Road Rage Five Oh and who woulda thunk it?

We celebrate our fiftieth episode and our fiftieth state with information you won't find in the guidebooks.

We have a Giant Mango, a Giant Pizza, and a whole lot of other foolishness, including some surprise guests.

We tell you more about the TV show Hawaii Five Oh (get it?) than you may want to know.

And we remember Jean Shepherd and Steve Allen, two pioneers of whatever this is that we do.

Road Rage Five Oh is a luau for your ears. Be there, aloha.

ROAD RAGE #49: MARCH MADNESS

We explore various forms of irrational behavior in this episode.

The Limbo Files reports on a very nasty protest movement.

What Were They Thinking? has some stupid crook tricks.

We're All Gonna Die!! looks at air quality, and has some good news - bad news about cancer.

We have a Road Report, some program notes, and The Rant takes a closer look at March Madness.

If you can keep your head while others are losing theirs, you must be listening to Road Rage.

Note: Road Rage is super-sized this week at 16 minutes.

ROAD RAGE #48: MUD SEASON

This week we have some topics we can really sink our teeth into.

We're All Gonna Die!! looks at fighting tooth decay with red wine

What Were They Thinking? celebrates hot and cold running beer, Toothing, and National Wear A Kilt to Work Day.

We have a Poultry Report from India

And The Rant drags us through the joys of Mud Season.

When you listen to Road Rage, you always get a smooth ride.

ROAD RAGE #47: ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG

This week, What Were They Thinking? goes on the road to look at some strange things happening on the highways and byways.

We're All Gonna Die!! looks at lifestyle changes than can kill you.

We have a story that demonstrates that no good deed goes unpunished.

The Limbo Files has two returning guests of dishonor, and The Rant wonders why it is that only the good die young.

If you listen to Road Rage, you won't live longer, but it will seem like it.

#46: FROST HEAVES

In this episode of Road Rage, we wonder why people seem to prefer reality TV over reality.

What Were They Thinking? visits the "everybody does it" excuse.

The Supremes are back, looking at two big issues.

We're All Gonna Die!! worries about falling behind.

And The Rant looks at frost heaves, those unexpected bumps in the road.

With Road Rage, you always get a smooth ride. This ride lasts 16:26.

#45: I NEVER DRANK THE KOOL AID

This week on Road Rage, We're All Gonna Die!! talks about four things that could be trying to hurt you.

What Were They Thinking? has stories about a stupid crook and a miffed Canadian.

The Rant talks about blind faith, which can also kill you.

We remember Don Knotts, who died over the weekend.

... And we start a new feature we call The Supremes.

Have some Kool Aid* while you listen to Road Rage.

* Wiki-Pedia says they didn't have Kool Aid at Jonestown. What do they know?

** This episode of Road Rage runs 16:12

ROAD RAGE #44: EATS SHOOTS AND LEAVES

In this episode, We're All Gonna Die!! is about stress, and we offer some feng shui and career advice.

What Were They Thinking? has a naked man running, a 400 million dollar book-keeping error, and some advice on what not to bring when visiting the U.S.

The Rant looks at grammar and etiquette, specifically what to say and how to behave after you've just shot your friend.

If you listen to Road Rage, nobody will mistake you for a quail.

Note: this episode of Road Rage runs 16:07

ROAD RAGE #43: TAKE ONE FOR THE TEAM On this episode of Road Rage the Poultry Report has news about Pamela Anderson and a bust she wants removed.

We're All Gonna Die!! comments on the latest diet news that low fat diets won't make you healthy and they're hard to follow. We also find two more things to blame on Global Warming.

What Were They Thinking? describes a new method for cultivating marijuana.

The Rant looks at the latest news from Walmart, and taking one for the team.

If you listen to Road Rage, the Team will take one for you.

ROAD RAGE #42: STATE OF THE UNION

Go Figure returns with a seasonal story.

We have a Road Report and also an End of The Road Report.

What Were They Thinking? looks at credit cards, mine safety and Plan B.

We're All Gonna Die!! does some mouth to snout CPR, and looks at yet another excuse for being overweight.

The Rant takes a look at the State of the Union.

This episode of Road Rage runs 16:14, and it will improve the state of your union.

ROAD RAGE #41: ANTICIPATION

This week, We're All Gonna Die! has a real life adverse patient event and more evidence of something in the water.

We look at a new form of Birth Control.

What Were They Thinking? gives us a lesson on what not to do when stopped by a state trooper, and an interesting case of littering.

The Rant considers what can happen when you don't anticipate -- anything.

You can anticipate 15 minutes of Road Rage.

ROAD RAGE #40: FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

This week on Road Rage, we invite a couple to the Hypocrites Ball.

What Were They Thinking? looks at states trying to tax more of your income.

We have a bittersweet gorilla story that's mostly true and a Poultry Report on Goose Poop.

And we look at what others say is for your own good.

Road Rage is always available -- for your convenience.

Note: This week's episode runs 16:01

ROAD RAGE #39: SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

On this episode, we have Poultry Report featuring the other white meat, another guest for the Hypocrites Ball, and a Limbo Files featuring Guess Who?

What Were They Thinking? has a flaming mouse and tales from the no- fly list.

We're All Gonna Die!! has good news, bad news, and more bad news.

The Rant talks about how we support our troops.

Program note: This super-sized episode of Road Rage runs 16 minutes.

ROAD RAGE #38: POWER TO THE PEOPLE

This week on Road Rage, What Were They Thinking? features unlucky criminals.

We have a Holiday Family Gathering horror story, a tag team Limbo Files and an underwater mystery.

We're All Gonna Die!! features some Buzz Kills, and we report on more loose kangaroos.

Our first guest at the Hypocrites Ball explains that you can't do wire-taps without a court order.

The Rant talks about power: who has it, where it comes from, and why there isn't enough of it.

You have the power to listen to Road Rage whenever you want.

ROAD RAGE #37: THE EARLY TEENS

This is a Best Of Road Rage episode. We're rewinding episodes 10 through 15, when road rage was going through puberty.
From episodes 10 and 12, we'll start with a series of seemingly unrelated incidents: a loose kangaroo, an exploding toilet, another loose kangaroo ... hmmm
We move on to look at the Supreme Court from episode 13 and then some poultry reports from episodes 11 and 14
We're All Gonna Die!! reviews good news-bad news taken from episodes 10 and 12
We end with a tasty little morsel about wiretapping from episode 15 that is just as fresh and relevant today as it was back in July.
To hear any of these episodes in full, visit http://roadrageradio.libsyn.com and look for June and July.
We'll be back next week with a brand new case of Road Rage.

ROAD RAGE #36: WATER WATER, EVERYWHERE

This is our last episode of the year, and it's full of great stuff.

We have a Road Report that includes a Poultry Report.

What Were They Thinking? has another collection of stupid criminals.

We're All Gonna Die!! is looking at global warming (again). We have some disturbing news about Polar Bears, and what the EPA is doing.

The Rant is all about the politics and economics of bottled water. Who owns the water we drink, who controls how it's used, and who has to pay for it.

Have a tall, cool one while you listen to Road Rage, and Happy New Year!

ROAD RAGE #35: SOLSTICE

This week, Road Rage is overcome with holiday cheer.

We have a Poultry Report with real poultry, and it's might tasty.

What Were They Thinking? has Christmas mysteries, featuring an incendiary goat and a guy in traction.

We're All Gonna Die!! tells us about the drinker's diet, and yet another dread disease.

We offer a lump of coal to people who want to make Christmas a political event, and The Rant celebrates solstice.

Here comes the sun, on Road Rage.

ROAD RAGE 34: POLICE STATE

This week, we have a Poultry Report, featuring some strange birds.

We're All Gonna Die!! goes organic, with a look at nuts and seeds, and why the old ways are sometimes better.

What Were They Thinking? looks at a machine that scares away teenagers, why you can't name your coffee shop anything you want, and a guy who knows how to navigate telephone menu systems.

The Rant visits the border and finds that it's been moved.

You don't need an I.D. to listen to Road Rage.

ROAD RAGE #33: CARRY IT ON

This week, Bill O'Reilly joins us for The Limbo Files.

We're All Gonna Die!! looks at studies about tooth decay, on line hugs and urban legends.

What Were They Thinking? gets some serious Christmas cheer, learns about a new sport, and looks at tv indecency.

The Rant remembers Rosa Parks, and observes that there's still some work to be done.

Keep your seat on the bus while you listen to Road Rage.

Notes:

The song "Carry It On" was written by Gil Turner and sung by Tom Paxton and Anne Hills

Information about Deb Davis came from The Rocky Mountain News and papersplease.org