“Gillespie” on FTRradio.com

“Gillespie” airs every Tuesday night at 9pm on From the Right Radio or FTRradio.com.  It’s a show devoted to politics, issues, and news of the day with a touch of humor.  And let’s be honest, politics needs a dose of humor every once in a while.  Guests include state and federal legislators, candidates for office, national pundits, authors and advocates from grassroots organizations.  It is also home to the satirical segment “Ask a RINO”.

 

Season Two

 

• Episode 7 of Season 2 of Gillespie includes guests Congressman Todd Young, Mayor of Marion, Indiana and 5th Congressional District Candidate Wayne Seybold and a discussion of a possible brokered Republican convention with John Brodigan.

 

• Episode 6 of Season 2 of Gillespie is our post CPAC show.  Our guests include U.S. Senate Candidate from Indiana, Richard Mourdock, Candidate for the 2nd Congressional Seat in Indiana Jackie Walorski, President of GenerationOpportunity.org Paul Conway and and interview Indiana State Representative Mike Speedy that was recorded before CPAC.

 

• Episode 5 of Season 2 of Gillespie features Vice President of the National Right to Work Committee Greg Mouraud, Candidate for the 6th Congressional District in Indiana Don Bates, Jr., our pre-CPAC segment with Amy Miller and Tabitha Hale and our “Ask a RINO” segment with

 

• Episode 4 of Season 2 of Gillespie features Mark and Josh talking about Indianapolis during the week leading up the Super Bowl, Sarah Rumpf and Jacob Perry talking about the Florida Primary and “Ask a RINO” featuring Matt Brinkman (aka @Chefbrink) of Hoosier Access.

 

• Episode 3 of Season 2 of Gillespie features a discussion on Indiana becoming a “Right to Work” state, author of “One Nation Under God: A Book for Little Patriots” Amelia Hamilton and “Ask a RINO” featuring Jason Whitman who is National Policy Chairman for the Young Republican National Federation.

 

• Episode 2 of Season 2 of Gillespie features Indiana State Senator Jim Banks  as well as Mark Warner’s surprise revenge in this edition of “Ask a RINO” with Elizabeth Blackney (aka”Media Lizzy”).

 

• Episode 1 of Season 2 of Gillespie features Raz Shafer of American Majority and the return of a FTRradio favorite, “Ask a RINO” featuring our own Mark Warner, The Right Hook‘s John Brodigan and a surprise guest that catches Mark a little off guard.

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Season One

 

• Episode 36 of Gillespie on FTRradio includes interview with Indiana State GOP Chairman Eric Holcomb and Indiana’s 9th District Congressman, Todd Young.

 

• Episode 35 of Gillespie on FTRradio includes a conversation with John LaRosa of Four Tier Strategies.  Kristee Kelley and I talk with him about New Media and the role it will play in the 2012 election cycle (read; huge!).  I also speak with Amelia Hamilton (aka Gadsdenista on Twitter) of Fountainhead Communications.  We talk about her role with the Tea Party in Colorado and her upcoming book.

 

• On Episode 34 of Gillespie on FTRradio, Elizabeth Blackney returns for a special “Ask a RINO” segment.  We talk about the War in Libya and possible presidential candidates.  Also, I speak with Nick Barbknecht, the Indiana Chairman of the “Students for Mitch” initiative.

 

• Episode 33 of Gillespie on FTRradio.com Mark Warner and I talk with Elizabeth Blackney about her work with human rights in Africa. Also Kristee Kelley and I talk about Charlie Sheen. Is he crazy or crazy like a fox?

 

• Episode 32 of “Gillespie” on FTRradio.com features interviews with Indiana State Representative and Majority Whip in the Indiana House, David Frizell and Congressman Todd Rokita from Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District.  Rep.Frizzell updates my listeners to what the House Democrats might be up to as they are hiding out in Urbana, Illinois and how the the House Republicans plan to proceed.  Congressman Rokita talks about the Continuing Resolution (CR) to prevent the Federal government from shutting down and about his experiences as a freshman in Congress so far.  All of that, plus I have my monologue where I cover Governor Mitch Daniels handing of the State House Democrats walk out.

 

• Episode 31 of “Gillespie” on FTRradio.com continues the CPAC Recap.  But first, in my monologue, I discuss the unrest with the unions in Wisconsin and compare the situation to when a newbie Republican Governor named Mitch Daniels took over in Indiana.  From there, Ashley Sewell (the TxTrendy Chick) and I tag team to interview Vikrant Reddy of RightOnCrime.com.  And Mark Warner sneaks in a couple of interviews.  One with Iowa Congressman Steve King and then with Chris Barron of GOProud.

 

• Episode 30 of “Gillespie” on FTRradio.com is a CPAC Recap show.  I talk with Glen Asbury about his experience at CPAC and get his perspective on the “presidential” speakers.  I also speak with Indiana’s State Treasurer Richard Mourdock who, at the time, was rumored to seeking to run against Senator Richard Lugar in next years GOP Senate primary (it’s not really a rumor any more).  I wrap it up by talking with Michael Knowles of “Students for Daniels” a college based grassroots movement to enlist Governor Mitch Daniels to run for President.

 

• Episode 29 of “Gillespie” on FTRradio.com includes further discussion on Governor Mitch Daniels’ “truce” (hey, guess what people, he’s extremely pro-life…AND his record as governor proves it), plust I’ll be talking Kristee Kellee about social media and politics, plus a special pre-CPAC edition of “Ask a RINO” with Dina Fraioli, John Brodigan and (a newcomer) Nick Barbknecht.

 

• Episode 28 of “Gillespie” includes a very informative discussion on education reform and school choice with Kristee Kelley and included a truncated interview with former advisor to President Bill Clinton, Dick Morris.  I also speak with the Mayor of Marion, Indiana Wayne Seybold about Marion’s successes and the economic development that is going on there.

 

• Episode 27 of “Gillespie” includes an interview with Rebecca Wales of Smart Girl Politics, Kristee Kelley and I discuss Sarah Palin and host a special “Ask a RINO” with everyone’s favorite Hoosier RINO, Mark Warner.

 

• Episode 26 of “Gillespie” includes my weekly monologue, a fascinating interview on redistricting nationwide with the Vice President of Political Program of BIPAC, Michael Davis, a discussion with Glen Asbury about his recent trip to Washington, D.C. where he interviewed Indiana Congressmen Todd Rokita and Marlin Stutzman, then I feature his interview with Congressman Stutzman.  It is a jam packed show!

 

• Episode 25 of “Gillespie” includes Glen Asbury’s interview with Congressman Todd Rokita and an epic “Ask a RINO” with Thomas LaDuke, John Brodigan, Dina Fraioli, Emily Borkholder and Mark Warner.

 

• Episode 24 of “Gillespie” includes segments with Kristee Kelley and Mark Warner and an “Ask a RINO” segment featuring New York’s finest RINO’s John Brodigan and Dina Fraioli.

 

• Episode 23 of “Gillespie” is our Christmas show.  Mark and I talk about our family Christmas traditions and Sean Hackbarth and Mitrebox are this week’s featured RINO’s on this week’s “Ask a RINO”.

 

• Episode 22 of “Gillespie” includes the inaugural segment of “Ask a RINO” featuring Dina Fraioli and our own Mark Warner.  Krirstee Kelley and I continue our discussion of saving marriage.  Plus, Glen Asbury (of Hoosier Access and Pundit League) makes his first appearance on my show.  It’s an episode you don’t want to miss.

 

• Episode 21 of “Gillespie” includes on monologue on tax cuts that echoes strong statements in favor of cuts from people like President Kennedy.  In addition, Kristee Kelley and I talk about the importance of marriage and Mark and I continue talking about tax cuts, plus a couple of extra rants.

 

• Episode 20 of “Gillespie” includes discussion on education reform with Kristee Kelley and Mark Warner completely reverses course from the previous week and defends the TSA in the way they do security checks.

 

• Episode 19 of “Gillespie” includes a very informative discussion from Indiana State Representative David Frizzell on the Republican Plan, education and redistricting for Indiana.  Also, Mark Warner takes a strong stance against the TSA.

 

• Episode 18 of “Gillespie” features a range of topic discussions with me and Mark.  We talk about the quality of candidates, to messaging during a campaign to furthering our discussion on possible GOP POTUS nominees for 2012.

 

• Episode 17 of “Gillespie” features an interview with Pete Seat, fmr. Deputy Press Secretary to President Bush and current Press Secretary for the Coats for Indiana campaign and a roundup of last Tuesday’s elections.

 

• Episode 16 of “Gillespie” includes a discussion about Mitch Daniels and his suggestion of a Flat/VAT tax, and interview with Dana Perino (former White House Press Secretary to President George W. Bush and current Fox News Contributor) and Mark Tapson (Big Hollywood) in a follow up conversation about “Beyond the Path to 9/11″.

 

• Episode 15 of “Gillespie” includes a recap of the Smart Girls Summit in Washington, D.C. and an interview with John Ziegler, director of “Blocking the Path to 9/11“.  Check out the trailer here.

 

• Episode 14 of “Gillespie” includes a fresh monologue in which I discuss the importance of supporting our slate of candidates, unlike those who lose elections and “decide” to run anyway as a third party or choose not to support the winning primary candidate.

 

• Episode 13 of “Gillespie” includes an interview with Hoosier Patriots Co-Founder Greg Fettig and his experience addressing the crowd in Washington, D.C. during the 9/12 march as well as a lively discussion about the Tea Party movement.

 

• Episode 12 of “Gillespie” includes my weekly monologue and a conversation with Mark Warner about BlogCon and the Washington, D.C. 9/12 march sponsored by FreedomWorks.

 

• Episode 11 of “Gillespie” includes my weekly monologue and recap of my experience in Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001.

 

• Episode 10 of “Gillespie” includes a debunking of the concept of the “Party of No” and also talk to Jacob Perry about the Florida primary results.

 

• Episode 9 of “Gillespie” is truncated to just the monologue as we had some technical problems with the rest of the show.

 

• Episode 8 of “Gillespie” includes a raucous discussion on the actions of our government and the attitudes our leaders take toward the American people.

 

• Episode 7 of “Gillespie” includes a spirited discussion of the judges ruling on Proposition 8 between Dr. Melissa Clouthier of MelissaClouthier.com and Bil Browning of the Bilerico Project.

 

• Episode 6 of “Gillespie” includes a discussion on illegal immigration and the startling differences the current administration holds with Arizona and cities that declare “sanctuary status”.  We pursue that with an interview with Indiana State Senator Mike Delph (warning: audio on interview didn’t come out all that great).  We also touch on Senator Richard Lugar’s choice to support Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court and talk about Congressmen Alan Grayson, Anthony Weiner and Senator John Kerry.

 

• Episode 5 of “Gillespie” includes a discussion on the latest sting video on Planned Parenthood produced by Live Action Films, an interview with Indiana Right to Life President Mike Fichter, and amazing life story from Kristee Kelley.

 

• Episode 4 of “Gillespie” includes my weekly monologue, a round table discussion on the current state of the Nanny State in which we live, FEC filings,talk of a “My Man Mitch” presidential candidacy and much more!

 

• Episode 3 of “Gillespie” includes my weekly monologue, a round table discussion on the Disclose Act, SCOTUS v. POTUS, Gay Marriage and much more!

 

• Episode 2 of “Gillespie” featuring Congressman John Fleming, M.D. of Louisiana and Jason Weis of Stop Child Trafficking Now.

 

• Episode 1 of “Gillespie” featuring State Representative and House Minority Whip David Frizzell and State Representative and 2nd Congressional candidate, Jackie Walorski.

 

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