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Hear LIVE Masses and Easter specials by Joel Osteen, Kirk Franklin & more

Celebrate Easter with SiriusXM’s special religious and music programming during Holy Week and Easter Sunday, including Easter Mass from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Books, Entertainment, News and Issues, Politics

Arianna Huffington compares Donald Trump to Kim Jong-un: ‘He’s both a buffoon and he’s dangerous’

In her new book The Sleep Revolution, Arianna Huffington describes how, faced with the history-changing decision of whether to effectively enter World War II by aiding Great Britain, President Franklin D. Roosevelt embarked on a 10-day vacation to rest, refuel … Continued

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Arianna Huffington compares Donald Trump to Kim Jong-un: ‘He’s both a buffoon and he’s dangerous’

In her new book The Sleep Revolution, Arianna Huffington describes how, faced with the history-changing decision of whether to effectively enter World War II by aiding Great Britain, President Franklin D. Roosevelt embarked on a 10-day vacation to rest, refuel … Continued

Entertainment, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, News and Issues, Pop

Beyonce’s ‘proud’ dad Mathew Knowles on ‘Lemonade’ lyrics: ‘I’ve never in my life hit my daughter’

The Internet is bowing down to Beyonce after she debuted her stunningly raw new visual album Lemonade — and speculating whether its theme of infidelity really references husband Jay Z and dad Mathew Knowles. The superstar has had a complicated relationship with her father, … Continued

Entertainment, Hip-Hop/R&B, Music, News and Issues, Pop

Beyonce’s ‘proud’ dad Mathew Knowles on ‘Lemonade’ lyrics: ‘I’ve never in my life hit my daughter’

The Internet is bowing down to Beyonce after she debuted her stunningly raw new visual album Lemonade — and speculating whether its theme of infidelity really references husband Jay Z and dad Mathew Knowles. The superstar has had a complicated relationship with her father, … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: W. Kamau Bell crushes the Klan!

On my LIVE show Saturday morning we will talk topics most people want to avoid having an honest conversation about: Race and religion. Comedian W. Kamau Bell, host of CNN’s new weekly series United Shades of America, which premieres this Sunday … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: W. Kamau Bell crushes the Klan!

On my LIVE show Saturday morning we will talk topics most people want to avoid having an honest conversation about: Race and religion. Comedian W. Kamau Bell, host of CNN’s new weekly series United Shades of America, which premieres this Sunday … Continued

Entertainment, News and Issues, Politics, TV

Behind the scenes of TODAY’s Donald Trump Town Hall: Hear from a voter who ‘played hooky’ to meet him

After winning New York’s Republican primary by a landslide, Donald Trump stopped by the TODAY Show for a special Town Hall with his family and throngs of cheering fans Thursday morning. The controversial candidate answered questions from Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, … Continued

Entertainment, News and Issues, Politics, TV

Behind the scenes of TODAY’s Donald Trump Town Hall: Hear from a voter who ‘played hooky’ to meet him

After winning New York’s Republican primary by a landslide, Donald Trump stopped by the TODAY Show for a special Town Hall with his family and throngs of cheering fans Thursday morning. The controversial candidate answered questions from Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, … Continued

Entertainment, News, News and Issues, Pop Culture

Maria Menounos calls keeping Hamilton on the $10 because of the musical ‘ridiculous’

Feminists fighting to add influential women from history to American currency got good and bad news Wednesday. Yes, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced his plan to replace controversial President Andrew Jackson with famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the front of the $20 … Continued

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Maria Menounos calls keeping Hamilton on the $10 because of the musical ‘ridiculous’

Feminists fighting to add influential women from history to American currency got good and bad news Wednesday. Yes, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced his plan to replace controversial President Andrew Jackson with famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the front of the $20 … Continued

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Celebrate Earth Day with Neil deGrasse Tyson and more very smart people

Insight host Pete Dominick surrounded himself with some pretty smart folks to celebrate Earth Day, tackle the grim realities of our endangered planet and discuss cow farts. More on that in a sec. First, take a gander at this panel: Astrophysicist … Continued

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Celebrate Earth Day with Neil deGrasse Tyson and more very smart people

Insight host Pete Dominick surrounded himself with some pretty smart folks to celebrate Earth Day, tackle the grim realities of our endangered planet and discuss cow farts. More on that in a sec. First, take a gander at this panel: Astrophysicist … Continued

Politics

George W. and Laura Bush smoked together in the White House + more secrets

We’re getting an amazing peek into life in the White House through the lens of our country’s first ladies, thanks to Kate Andersen Brower’s new book, First Women: The Grace and Power of America’s Modern First Ladies. First up, a scene that seems … Continued

Politics

George W. and Laura Bush smoked together in the White House + more secrets

We’re getting an amazing peek into life in the White House through the lens of our country’s first ladies, thanks to Kate Andersen Brower’s new book, First Women: The Grace and Power of America’s Modern First Ladies. First up, a scene that seems … Continued

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Geraldo Rivera on his friendship with Donald Trump: ‘He knows I love him’

Author, talk show host and political pundit Geraldo Rivera stopped by The Howard Stern Show on Tuesday to discuss his career and all things politics. On the day of the New York primaries, Rivera, a known Republican, discussed his relationship … Continued

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Geraldo Rivera on his friendship with Donald Trump: ‘He knows I love him’

Author, talk show host and political pundit Geraldo Rivera stopped by The Howard Stern Show on Tuesday to discuss his career and all things politics. On the day of the New York primaries, Rivera, a known Republican, discussed his relationship … Continued

Entertainment, News and Issues, Politics

Susan Sarandon says she doesn’t support Trump — but calls Clinton ‘a really good Republican’

A vocal Bernie Sanders supporter, Susan Sarandon set off a Twitter firestorm last month when she sat down with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes. Picking up the interview, online headlines blared that she had vowed to vote for Donald Trump over Hillary … Continued

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Susan Sarandon says she doesn’t support Trump — but calls Clinton ‘a really good Republican’

A vocal Bernie Sanders supporter, Susan Sarandon set off a Twitter firestorm last month when she sat down with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes. Picking up the interview, online headlines blared that she had vowed to vote for Donald Trump over Hillary … Continued

Politics

Jane Sanders: Clinton campaign is ‘more undermining than we had ever seen before’

Jane Sanders says the Hillary Clinton campaign is distorting and misrepresenting her husband’s record. “The Clinton campaign has been a lot more undermining than we had ever seen before,” the wife of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders told SiriusXM POTUS host … Continued

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Jane Sanders: Clinton campaign is ‘more undermining than we had ever seen before’

Jane Sanders says the Hillary Clinton campaign is distorting and misrepresenting her husband’s record. “The Clinton campaign has been a lot more undermining than we had ever seen before,” the wife of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders told SiriusXM POTUS host … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: What is it like to be marked for death by ISIS?!

It’s one thing for ISIS to make broad threats against the West. It’s quite a different thing when ISIS declares it wants to kill you by name. On my LIVE show Saturday morning I’ll be joined by Imam Suhaib Webb, … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: What is it like to be marked for death by ISIS?!

It’s one thing for ISIS to make broad threats against the West. It’s quite a different thing when ISIS declares it wants to kill you by name. On my LIVE show Saturday morning I’ll be joined by Imam Suhaib Webb, … Continued

Politics

Sights and sounds from the Bernie Sanders rally in Washington Square Park

The Stand Up with Pete Dominick crew went to the Bernie Sanders rally at Washington Square Park in Manhattan to give you the sights and the sounds (unfortunately our legal department won’t let us give you the smells…) R u a … Continued

Politics

Sights and sounds from the Bernie Sanders rally in Washington Square Park

The Stand Up with Pete Dominick crew went to the Bernie Sanders rally at Washington Square Park in Manhattan to give you the sights and the sounds (unfortunately our legal department won’t let us give you the smells…) R u a … Continued

Politics

Larry Wilmore: Trump is a ‘shallow fool’

The host of Comedy Central’s Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore stopped by SiriusXM’s fish bowl and shared some characteristically tart observations on the state of the race for president. “I have never seen such shallowness put on display and rewarded … Continued

Politics

Larry Wilmore: Trump is a ‘shallow fool’

The host of Comedy Central’s Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore stopped by SiriusXM’s fish bowl and shared some characteristically tart observations on the state of the race for president. “I have never seen such shallowness put on display and rewarded … Continued

News and Issues, Politics

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Why do “they” REALLY hate us?

CNN’s Fareed Zakaria will be joining me Saturday morning on my LIVE show to talk about his new TV special, Why They Hate Us, that premieres Monday, April 11 at 9 pm ET on CNN. The program honestly looks at why … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Why do “they” REALLY hate us?

CNN’s Fareed Zakaria will be joining me Saturday morning on my LIVE show to talk about his new TV special, Why They Hate Us, that premieres Monday, April 11 at 9 pm ET on CNN. The program honestly looks at why … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Do Muslim lives matter in America?!

On my LIVE show Saturday morning we are talking a range of issues from “Flying while Muslim” to “Running for Congress while Muslim” to which presidential candidate do you think will truly keep you and your family safe? -Do Muslim … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Do Muslim lives matter in America?!

On my LIVE show Saturday morning we are talking a range of issues from “Flying while Muslim” to “Running for Congress while Muslim” to which presidential candidate do you think will truly keep you and your family safe? -Do Muslim … Continued

News and Issues, Politics

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Are Muslim neighborhoods in America on verge of being radicalized?

On my LIVE Show this Saturday morning we talk the Brussels terror attack by ISIS, being Muslim in the Bible belt, Christian sharia law and more. After the Brussels attack, Donald Trump gave us his typical response of ban all … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Are Muslim neighborhoods in America on verge of being radicalized?

On my LIVE Show this Saturday morning we talk the Brussels terror attack by ISIS, being Muslim in the Bible belt, Christian sharia law and more. After the Brussels attack, Donald Trump gave us his typical response of ban all … Continued

Politics

The Dean Obeidallah Show: If Trump loses, will there be violence?

On my LIVE show this Saturday morning we have a lot to discuss from Donald Trump to ISIS. Should U.S. citizens who join ISIS be allowed to return to the United States if they renounce ISIS? This week 26-year-old American-born … Continued

Politics

The Dean Obeidallah Show: If Trump loses, will there be violence?

On my LIVE show this Saturday morning we have a lot to discuss from Donald Trump to ISIS. Should U.S. citizens who join ISIS be allowed to return to the United States if they renounce ISIS? This week 26-year-old American-born … Continued

News and Issues, Politics

The Dean Obeidallah Show: What’s it like to be Latino and Muslim as Trump bashes both?!

You think your life is challenging? Try being Latino and Muslim as Donald Trump stoke hate versus both communities. On my LIVE show on Saturday morning I’ll be joined by Wilfredo Ruiz, a U.S. military veteran who is both Latino and … Continued

News and Issues, Politics

The Dean Obeidallah Show: What’s it like to be Latino and Muslim as Trump bashes both?!

You think your life is challenging? Try being Latino and Muslim as Donald Trump stoke hate versus both communities. On my LIVE show on Saturday morning I’ll be joined by Wilfredo Ruiz, a U.S. military veteran who is both Latino and … Continued

Politics

Hillary Clinton: Adele is ‘my go-to voice’

Hillary Clinton tackled a variety of important topics on SiriusXM Insight with Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine Thursday, but there’s certainly one issue that stands out to us: Madam Secretary, if you had your own SiriusXM channel, what kind of music would it … Continued

Politics

Hillary Clinton: Adele is ‘my go-to voice’

Hillary Clinton tackled a variety of important topics on SiriusXM Insight with Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine Thursday, but there’s certainly one issue that stands out to us: Madam Secretary, if you had your own SiriusXM channel, what kind of music would it … Continued

Politics

Which Marco Rubio will show up to this week’s debate?

The GOP presidential candidates meet again for another debate — this time at the University of Miami, ahead of the winner-take-all Florida and Ohio votes, where 99 and 66 delegates are at stake. You can hear the showdown on our CNN … Continued

Politics

Which Marco Rubio will show up to this week’s debate?

The GOP presidential candidates meet again for another debate — this time at the University of Miami, ahead of the winner-take-all Florida and Ohio votes, where 99 and 66 delegates are at stake. You can hear the showdown on our CNN … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Would President Trump be a dictator?

On my live show Saturday morning we are talking politics, politics and more politics!   After all we are in the heart of the presidential primary season. Is it now more likely that Hillary Clinton will be indicted over her handling … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Would President Trump be a dictator?

On my live show Saturday morning we are talking politics, politics and more politics!   After all we are in the heart of the presidential primary season. Is it now more likely that Hillary Clinton will be indicted over her handling … Continued

Politics

What’s at stake this Super Tuesday?

Delegates are still being tallied after a big Super Tuesday showing by Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, with each of the front runners winning seven states. On the GOP side, 661 total delegates were at stake. Democrats Hillary Clinton and … Continued

Politics

What’s at stake this Super Tuesday?

Delegates are still being tallied after a big Super Tuesday showing by Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, with each of the front runners winning seven states. On the GOP side, 661 total delegates were at stake. Democrats Hillary Clinton and … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Should Apple unlock suspected terrorists’ iPhones?

On my live show Saturday morning I’ll be joined by Reza Aslan, best selling author and host of the new Ovation TV series, Rough Draft with Reza Aslan. Aslan’s new show, which premieres this Sunday night and features guests TV legend … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Should Apple unlock suspected terrorists’ iPhones?

On my live show Saturday morning I’ll be joined by Reza Aslan, best selling author and host of the new Ovation TV series, Rough Draft with Reza Aslan. Aslan’s new show, which premieres this Sunday night and features guests TV legend … Continued

News and Issues

An American Conversation: On Campus, Protest To Progress

We saw the power of student protest during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s with demonstrations across the nation, led by figures like CT Vivian, Congressman John Lewis and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These protests helped fuel a … Continued

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An American Conversation: On Campus, Protest To Progress

We saw the power of student protest during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s with demonstrations across the nation, led by figures like CT Vivian, Congressman John Lewis and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These protests helped fuel a … Continued

News and Issues, Politics

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Who is scarier- Trump or his supporters?!

What a week in politics! In a moment that looked like it was a sketch on Saturday Night Live, Donald Trump slammed Pope Francis, calling him “disgraceful.” Then we found out that Trump was for the Iraq War before he … Continued

News and Issues, Politics

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Who is scarier- Trump or his supporters?!

What a week in politics! In a moment that looked like it was a sketch on Saturday Night Live, Donald Trump slammed Pope Francis, calling him “disgraceful.” Then we found out that Trump was for the Iraq War before he … Continued

Politics

Donald Trump: WSJ poll was a ‘Rupert Murdoch hit’ piece

A new poll shows Donald Trump losing ground in the presidential race — and the candidate is not happy. “That phony Wall Street Journal poll that came out yesterday — which was, in my opinion, it was a fix … That was a … Continued

Politics

Donald Trump: WSJ poll was a ‘Rupert Murdoch hit’ piece

A new poll shows Donald Trump losing ground in the presidential race — and the candidate is not happy. “That phony Wall Street Journal poll that came out yesterday — which was, in my opinion, it was a fix … That was a … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: The Muslim Love Doctor!

Does the name Shah Jahan ring a bell? Probably not, but I bet you have heard of the legendary mammoth white marble mausoleum he built in honor of his wife who died during childbirth. That building is called the Taj … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: The Muslim Love Doctor!

Does the name Shah Jahan ring a bell? Probably not, but I bet you have heard of the legendary mammoth white marble mausoleum he built in honor of his wife who died during childbirth. That building is called the Taj … Continued

Politics

Hear about Trump ‘going profane,’ SCOTUS importance + more from GOP candidates

Three Republican candidates made stops at the famous Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire Tuesday, as “Live Free or Die” state residents cast their ballots in the country’s first primary. “When Donald [Trump] is losing, he gets rattled. He … Continued

Politics

Hear about Trump ‘going profane,’ SCOTUS importance + more from GOP candidates

Three Republican candidates made stops at the famous Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire Tuesday, as “Live Free or Die” state residents cast their ballots in the country’s first primary. “When Donald [Trump] is losing, he gets rattled. He … Continued

News and Issues, Politics

Eric and Ivanka advocate for a Trump presidency: There’s no one tougher

As the 2016 presidential race heats up, candidates are hard at work to earn nominees from their respective party. Republican candidate Donald Trump received some help on behalf of his children Eric and Ivanka, who joined Breitbart News Daily to … Continued

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Eric and Ivanka advocate for a Trump presidency: There’s no one tougher

As the 2016 presidential race heats up, candidates are hard at work to earn nominees from their respective party. Republican candidate Donald Trump received some help on behalf of his children Eric and Ivanka, who joined Breitbart News Daily to … Continued

Jazz/Standards, Music, Pop Culture, Religion

Mardi Gras Survival Guide: Food, booze, music, fashion + recovery tips for Fat Tuesday

Mardi Gras, Carnival, Fat Tuesday—no matter what you call it, there’s no holiday quite like it. From lively music and bead throwing, to parading and consuming copious amounts of food and drink, the Christian holiday has become a cultural phenomenon, … Continued

Jazz/Standards, Music, Pop Culture, Religion

Mardi Gras Survival Guide: Food, booze, music, fashion + recovery tips for Fat Tuesday

Mardi Gras, Carnival, Fat Tuesday—no matter what you call it, there’s no holiday quite like it. From lively music and bead throwing, to parading and consuming copious amounts of food and drink, the Christian holiday has become a cultural phenomenon, … Continued

News and Issues, Politics

Donald Trump Jr.: Hillary Clinton doesn’t want to go up against my father

The possible presidential candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties make for some interesting potential political battles. Donald Trump, Jr. joined Breitbart News Daily to discuss a potential showdown between his father, Republican candidate Donald Trump, and Democratic candidate … Continued

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Donald Trump Jr.: Hillary Clinton doesn’t want to go up against my father

The possible presidential candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties make for some interesting potential political battles. Donald Trump, Jr. joined Breitbart News Daily to discuss a potential showdown between his father, Republican candidate Donald Trump, and Democratic candidate … Continued

Politics

On the ground in New Hampshire: Live coverage of the first 2016 primary

Follow along for SiriusXM Politics’ live coverage of the New Hampshire Primary!

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On the ground in New Hampshire: Live coverage of the first 2016 primary

Follow along for SiriusXM Politics’ live coverage of the New Hampshire Primary!

Politics

And the winner of our very important New Hampshire breakfast food election is…

Wakey wakey, eggs and bakey! And politics. Lots of politics. We took over the famous Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Feb. 8th and 9th for two important reasons: 1) It’s a hotbed for politics, with visits from major candidates … Continued

Politics

And the winner of our very important New Hampshire breakfast food election is…

Wakey wakey, eggs and bakey! And politics. Lots of politics. We took over the famous Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Feb. 8th and 9th for two important reasons: 1) It’s a hotbed for politics, with visits from major candidates … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Obama’s mosque visit, Adnan Syed and more

On Wednesday, I attended President Obama’s first visit to a U.S. mosque during his presidency. It was an emotional event where many, including myself, had to fight back tears. (I wrote about it for The Daily Beast.)  I will discuss Obama’s … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Obama’s mosque visit, Adnan Syed and more

On Wednesday, I attended President Obama’s first visit to a U.S. mosque during his presidency. It was an emotional event where many, including myself, had to fight back tears. (I wrote about it for The Daily Beast.)  I will discuss Obama’s … Continued

Politics

Poll: Undecided Democrats want more debates

SiriusXM Progress‘ The Agenda and Public Policy Polling polled 517 Democratic primary voters and found:

Politics

Poll: Undecided Democrats want more debates

SiriusXM Progress‘ The Agenda and Public Policy Polling polled 517 Democratic primary voters and found:

News

NYU doc: We should postpone the Summer Olympics because of Zika

It’s time to postpone the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, NYU Langone Medical Center’s Dr. Art Caplan says. “Are you really going to try and run the Olympics this August in the middle of a public health emergency when the … Continued

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NYU doc: We should postpone the Summer Olympics because of Zika

It’s time to postpone the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, NYU Langone Medical Center’s Dr. Art Caplan says. “Are you really going to try and run the Olympics this August in the middle of a public health emergency when the … Continued

News and Issues

Karen Hunter asks: Which race do you most identify with? Why?

In conjunction with Karen Hunter Presents RACE, a special focusing on whether race should be a construct in American society, we are interested in knowing how our listeners view themselves in relation to the categories offered under the Census. This … Continued

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Karen Hunter asks: Which race do you most identify with? Why?

In conjunction with Karen Hunter Presents RACE, a special focusing on whether race should be a construct in American society, we are interested in knowing how our listeners view themselves in relation to the categories offered under the Census. This … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Meet the Sikh man thrown out of Trump event for calling out bigotry

“If you don’t get out of here, I’m going to hit you!” barked the 40-something-year-old angry white man at Arish Singh. What did Singh do to anger this man? He simply called out Trump’s anti-Muslim hate at a recent Trump rally. … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Meet the Sikh man thrown out of Trump event for calling out bigotry

“If you don’t get out of here, I’m going to hit you!” barked the 40-something-year-old angry white man at Arish Singh. What did Singh do to anger this man? He simply called out Trump’s anti-Muslim hate at a recent Trump rally. … Continued

News and Issues, Politics

Donald Trump Jr.: My dad’s issue with Fox News is not about Megyn Kelly

Amidst a flurry of angry tweets and sarcastic press releases, Donald Trump is skipping Thursday night’s GOP debate. Trump made the decision Fox News refused his calls to remove Megyn Kelly as a moderator. The network issued a statement on the … Continued

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Donald Trump Jr.: My dad’s issue with Fox News is not about Megyn Kelly

Amidst a flurry of angry tweets and sarcastic press releases, Donald Trump is skipping Thursday night’s GOP debate. Trump made the decision Fox News refused his calls to remove Megyn Kelly as a moderator. The network issued a statement on the … Continued

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Rand Paul: It’s ‘scary’ people want to vote for Bernie Sanders

While still a long shot, self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders continues to close the gap on heavy favorite Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential race. During a SiriusXM Patriot Town Hall, Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul called the growing support for Sanders scary. “The … Continued

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Rand Paul: It’s ‘scary’ people want to vote for Bernie Sanders

While still a long shot, self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders continues to close the gap on heavy favorite Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential race. During a SiriusXM Patriot Town Hall, Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul called the growing support for Sanders scary. “The … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Can Fox News teach you to hate Muslims?

I have a jam-packed live show this Saturday morning. A journalist who had been held by Iran joins me, we talk the blindingly white Oscars and more. What is like to a be a prisoner in Iran? Journalist Roxana Saberi, who … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Can Fox News teach you to hate Muslims?

I have a jam-packed live show this Saturday morning. A journalist who had been held by Iran joins me, we talk the blindingly white Oscars and more. What is like to a be a prisoner in Iran? Journalist Roxana Saberi, who … Continued

Entertainment, News, TV

Petitions to free Steven Avery & Brendan Dassey ‘miss the mark,’ directors say

If you’ve watched Making A Murderer, you have an opinion about the convictions of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey. The popularity of the documentary has led to countless interviews with key players, pontificating by pundits and — of course — … Continued

Entertainment, News, TV

Petitions to free Steven Avery & Brendan Dassey ‘miss the mark,’ directors say

If you’ve watched Making A Murderer, you have an opinion about the convictions of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey. The popularity of the documentary has led to countless interviews with key players, pontificating by pundits and — of course — … Continued

News and Issues

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speech you’ve never heard before

In July 1962—just days after he was released from jail in Albany, Georgia—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. became the first African American to deliver an address to the National Press Club in Washington, DC. An audio recording was filed away and … Continued

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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speech you’ve never heard before

In July 1962—just days after he was released from jail in Albany, Georgia—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. became the first African American to deliver an address to the National Press Club in Washington, DC. An audio recording was filed away and … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Are Muslims being banned from Trump rallies?

This Saturday is the one-year anniversary of my program and we have a great LIVE show planned to mark the occasion. We will be speaking with a Muslim man who was thrown out of two recent Trump rallies for trying … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Are Muslims being banned from Trump rallies?

This Saturday is the one-year anniversary of my program and we have a great LIVE show planned to mark the occasion. We will be speaking with a Muslim man who was thrown out of two recent Trump rallies for trying … Continued

News

Dumb Luck Radio: An Idiot’s Guide to Newfound Billions

Admit it: Even if you don’t usually “play the numbers,” you’ve daydreamed just a bit about winning that $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot. Or maybe you’re going all in and heading up the office pool, counting down the minutes until Wednesday … Continued

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Dumb Luck Radio: An Idiot’s Guide to Newfound Billions

Admit it: Even if you don’t usually “play the numbers,” you’ve daydreamed just a bit about winning that $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot. Or maybe you’re going all in and heading up the office pool, counting down the minutes until Wednesday … Continued

MLB, News and Issues, Politics, Sports

Curt Schilling on his HOF chances, politics and more

Baseball legend Curt Schilling joined Breitbart News Daily to talk to Stephen K. Bannon about his career, politics and more. The 49-year-old is known to be outspoken on a myriad of topics, and some believe his blunt approach is part … Continued

MLB, News and Issues, Politics, Sports

Curt Schilling on his HOF chances, politics and more

Baseball legend Curt Schilling joined Breitbart News Daily to talk to Stephen K. Bannon about his career, politics and more. The 49-year-old is known to be outspoken on a myriad of topics, and some believe his blunt approach is part … Continued

Music, Politics

Which presidential candidate would you vote for based solely on musical taste?

So far, we’re three Republican National Debates and two Democratic National Debates into the 2016 Presidential Campaign. Six candidates have already dropped out, and there’s still a lot of time to go until Election Day. It’s hard to keep up … Continued

Music, Politics

Which presidential candidate would you vote for based solely on musical taste?

So far, we’re three Republican National Debates and two Democratic National Debates into the 2016 Presidential Campaign. Six candidates have already dropped out, and there’s still a lot of time to go until Election Day. It’s hard to keep up … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Christian professor fired for standing up for Muslims

 On my LIVE show Saturday morning we have a packed show: Christian teacher fired for standing up for Muslims? College professor Larycia Hawkins is being fired from her tenured position as a political science professor at Wheaton College, a Christian school outside Chicago. … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Christian professor fired for standing up for Muslims

 On my LIVE show Saturday morning we have a packed show: Christian teacher fired for standing up for Muslims? College professor Larycia Hawkins is being fired from her tenured position as a political science professor at Wheaton College, a Christian school outside Chicago. … Continued

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‘Making a Murderer’ prosecutor addresses 5 big questions we all have

Anyone who spent the final days of 2015 glued to a screen for an emotional binge of Netflix’s Making a Murderer is left with many questions. POTUS host and lawyer Michael Smerconish asked former Calumet Country District Attorney Ken Kratz to … Continued

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‘Making a Murderer’ prosecutor addresses 5 big questions we all have

Anyone who spent the final days of 2015 glued to a screen for an emotional binge of Netflix’s Making a Murderer is left with many questions. POTUS host and lawyer Michael Smerconish asked former Calumet Country District Attorney Ken Kratz to … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Can you actually be fired for praying at work?!

Happy New Year friends and best wishes for a truly amazing 2016! My show is LIVE this Saturday, January 2 and we have a great show lined up. We are talking Donald Trump helping Al Qaeda and ISIS recruit in new … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Can you actually be fired for praying at work?!

Happy New Year friends and best wishes for a truly amazing 2016! My show is LIVE this Saturday, January 2 and we have a great show lined up. We are talking Donald Trump helping Al Qaeda and ISIS recruit in new … Continued

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Celebrity New Year’s resolutions: “In 2016, I will … “

2015 is behind us, giving us all have a clean slate going into 2016. Maybe last year wasn’t the best, but we have high hopes for the year to come. Some of us are focusing on health, others on finances, … Continued

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Celebrity New Year’s resolutions: “In 2016, I will … “

2015 is behind us, giving us all have a clean slate going into 2016. Maybe last year wasn’t the best, but we have high hopes for the year to come. Some of us are focusing on health, others on finances, … Continued

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Help choose the biggest Angels and biggest Gassys of 2015

It’s the end of the year already?! Then get ready for Michelangelo Signorile to give out his annual Angel and Gassy of the Year Awards! That’s right, Signorile takes a look back at the past year, praising the Angels — … Continued

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Help choose the biggest Angels and biggest Gassys of 2015

It’s the end of the year already?! Then get ready for Michelangelo Signorile to give out his annual Angel and Gassy of the Year Awards! That’s right, Signorile takes a look back at the past year, praising the Angels — … Continued

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Biggest political stories of the year: You’re tops, Mr. Trump!

So what were your top political stories of 2015? Sadly, it was a year woefully short of political scandals. When did everyone get so earnest and upright? Just kidding — it’s presidential campaign season! In the Press Pool with Julie … Continued

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Biggest political stories of the year: You’re tops, Mr. Trump!

So what were your top political stories of 2015? Sadly, it was a year woefully short of political scandals. When did everyone get so earnest and upright? Just kidding — it’s presidential campaign season! In the Press Pool with Julie … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Merry Muslim Christmas and more!

Christmas is less than a week away and many Muslims are looking forward to it! Are Muslim trying to steal Christmas?! Nope. What some may be unaware of is that Jesus is an important part of Islam, as is the … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Merry Muslim Christmas and more!

Christmas is less than a week away and many Muslims are looking forward to it! Are Muslim trying to steal Christmas?! Nope. What some may be unaware of is that Jesus is an important part of Islam, as is the … Continued

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SiriusXM Insight Late Night: Things got silly (and interesting) during the debate party

Maybe we started drinking too soon. "I'm in liver failure and we're just beginning?!" –@mcmoynihan #GOPDebate #MattTaibbiMakesUsDrink @mtaibbi — Sirius XM Insight (@SXMInsight) December 16, 2015 But when Matt Taibbi is a stickler for #GOPDebate drinking game rules, you don’t … Continued

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SiriusXM Insight Late Night: Things got silly (and interesting) during the debate party

Maybe we started drinking too soon. "I'm in liver failure and we're just beginning?!" –@mcmoynihan #GOPDebate #MattTaibbiMakesUsDrink @mtaibbi — Sirius XM Insight (@SXMInsight) December 16, 2015 But when Matt Taibbi is a stickler for #GOPDebate drinking game rules, you don’t … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Is Donald Trump a threat to the US Constitution?

Donald Trump is truly obsessed with Muslims. We are all he seems to want to talk about. At this point I think an intervention might be in order. On my live show Saturday we will talk about Trump’s latest proposal … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Is Donald Trump a threat to the US Constitution?

Donald Trump is truly obsessed with Muslims. We are all he seems to want to talk about. At this point I think an intervention might be in order. On my live show Saturday we will talk about Trump’s latest proposal … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: The San Bernardino terror attack

Everybody wants answers to the questions surrounding the San Bernardino shooting. As of Friday afternoon the FBI has officially labeled the shooting as an act of terrorism. However, they have not divulged the details for that determination yet. And while … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: The San Bernardino terror attack

Everybody wants answers to the questions surrounding the San Bernardino shooting. As of Friday afternoon the FBI has officially labeled the shooting as an act of terrorism. However, they have not divulged the details for that determination yet. And while … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Anti-Muslim backlash is at frightening levels!

A few times over the past several years anti-Muslim sentiment has reached levels that have caused me to truly worry about the safety of my family and friends who are Muslim. But I’ve never been as concerned as I am … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Anti-Muslim backlash is at frightening levels!

A few times over the past several years anti-Muslim sentiment has reached levels that have caused me to truly worry about the safety of my family and friends who are Muslim. But I’ve never been as concerned as I am … Continued

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Thanksgiving Entertainment Checklist: 21 Ways to Survive the Holidays with SiriusXM

The holidays always bring out the good, the bad and the ugly in both us and our families, making them this weird mix of celebrating and surviving. To help you with both, we’ve given you a checklist of 21 ways … Continued

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Thanksgiving Entertainment Checklist: 21 Ways to Survive the Holidays with SiriusXM

The holidays always bring out the good, the bad and the ugly in both us and our families, making them this weird mix of celebrating and surviving. To help you with both, we’ve given you a checklist of 21 ways … Continued

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Michelangelo Signorile picks a Turkey of the Year: Aaron Schock!

Congratulations to disgraced former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock on winning this year’s Turkey of the Year, courtesy of The Michelangelo Signorile Show. It was a tough race for you, but you beat out such contenders as Josh Duggar, Brian Williams … Continued

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Michelangelo Signorile picks a Turkey of the Year: Aaron Schock!

Congratulations to disgraced former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock on winning this year’s Turkey of the Year, courtesy of The Michelangelo Signorile Show. It was a tough race for you, but you beat out such contenders as Josh Duggar, Brian Williams … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Ask a Muslim a question!

I get it. Many are more concerned than ever about Muslims after the Paris terror attack. Some are fearful of Muslims while others are angry, as we saw this week with the threats and attacks made against mosques in the … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Ask a Muslim a question!

I get it. Many are more concerned than ever about Muslims after the Paris terror attack. Some are fearful of Muslims while others are angry, as we saw this week with the threats and attacks made against mosques in the … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: The Paris terror attacks, anti-Muslim protest inspires good and more

On my live show Saturday morning we well spend the first hour focusing on the horrific Paris terror attacks.  While we pray for the victims, obviously we all have questions about who committed this barbaric act.  At the time of … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: The Paris terror attacks, anti-Muslim protest inspires good and more

On my live show Saturday morning we well spend the first hour focusing on the horrific Paris terror attacks.  While we pray for the victims, obviously we all have questions about who committed this barbaric act.  At the time of … Continued

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Cardinal Timothy Dolan offers his take on Starbucks’ red holiday cups

All week long, Starbucks’ annual red holiday cups have been in the news, thanks in part to a video posted by former Evangelical Pastor Joshua Feuerstein. Feuerstein is among those who are angry, taking Starbucks’ redesign of the red cups – … Continued

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Cardinal Timothy Dolan offers his take on Starbucks’ red holiday cups

All week long, Starbucks’ annual red holiday cups have been in the news, thanks in part to a video posted by former Evangelical Pastor Joshua Feuerstein. Feuerstein is among those who are angry, taking Starbucks’ redesign of the red cups – … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: GOP’s war on comedy, did ISIS really blow up Russian jet, Black Lives Matters and more!

On my live show Saturday, my guests will be bringing you news from around the globe – literally. NBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin will be joining me live from Cairo, Egypt, to talk the latest into the investigation of the Russian airliner … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: GOP’s war on comedy, did ISIS really blow up Russian jet, Black Lives Matters and more!

On my live show Saturday, my guests will be bringing you news from around the globe – literally. NBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin will be joining me live from Cairo, Egypt, to talk the latest into the investigation of the Russian airliner … Continued

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Donald Trump: DNC chairwoman is ‘crazy,’ ‘neurotic woman’

Donald Trump joined Stephen K. Bannon for the first episode of Breitbart News Daily on SiriusXM Patriot, and kicked off the conversation with talk about the recent Republican and Democratic debates. The GOP presidential candidate criticized Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and … Continued

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Donald Trump: DNC chairwoman is ‘crazy,’ ‘neurotic woman’

Donald Trump joined Stephen K. Bannon for the first episode of Breitbart News Daily on SiriusXM Patriot, and kicked off the conversation with talk about the recent Republican and Democratic debates. The GOP presidential candidate criticized Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and … Continued

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Hillary Clinton: We are responsible for modeling behavior we want from kids

A few days after her speech in Atlanta was interrupted by protesters — some reportedly affiliated with the Black Lives Matter movement — Hillary Clinton spoke with Urban View host Joe Madison and discussed “ban the box,” the black vote, … Continued

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Hillary Clinton: We are responsible for modeling behavior we want from kids

A few days after her speech in Atlanta was interrupted by protesters — some reportedly affiliated with the Black Lives Matter movement — Hillary Clinton spoke with Urban View host Joe Madison and discussed “ban the box,” the black vote, … Continued

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Pete Dominick’s Macabre Week: The occult, psychopaths, and ESP

It’s almost Halloween, so to get ready for the spookiest day of the year, Pete Dominick hosted Macabre Week. All week long, he welcomed experts in some of the chilling subjects we most closely associate with the Halloween season. Including serial … Continued

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Pete Dominick’s Macabre Week: The occult, psychopaths, and ESP

It’s almost Halloween, so to get ready for the spookiest day of the year, Pete Dominick hosted Macabre Week. All week long, he welcomed experts in some of the chilling subjects we most closely associate with the Halloween season. Including serial … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Spooky Muslims and even spookier Republican presidential candidates!

The good thing about being Muslim is that I don’t have to wear a spooky costume on Halloween to scare some Americans. In fact, I may get a bunch of my Muslim friends to stand in front of Fox News … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Spooky Muslims and even spookier Republican presidential candidates!

The good thing about being Muslim is that I don’t have to wear a spooky costume on Halloween to scare some Americans. In fact, I may get a bunch of my Muslim friends to stand in front of Fox News … Continued

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Halloween politics: Is Trump a “zombie frontrunner”?

Republican political operative Mike Murphy, lately running the Right to Rise super-PAC supporting Jeb Bush’s moribund presidential campaign, recently dubbed Donald Trump a “false zombie frontrunner.” “He’s dead politically, he’ll never be president of the United States, ever,” Murphy told … Continued

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Halloween politics: Is Trump a “zombie frontrunner”?

Republican political operative Mike Murphy, lately running the Right to Rise super-PAC supporting Jeb Bush’s moribund presidential campaign, recently dubbed Donald Trump a “false zombie frontrunner.” “He’s dead politically, he’ll never be president of the United States, ever,” Murphy told … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Fareed Zakaria, World Champion Judah Friedlander, Benghazi and more!

I have a really big show Saturday morning! I mean, how often do you get not only CNN’s Fareed Zakaria but also the World Champion himself, Judah Friedlander?! Plus: former U.S. Ambassador and friend of the Clinton’s, Cynthia Schneider on … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Fareed Zakaria, World Champion Judah Friedlander, Benghazi and more!

I have a really big show Saturday morning! I mean, how often do you get not only CNN’s Fareed Zakaria but also the World Champion himself, Judah Friedlander?! Plus: former U.S. Ambassador and friend of the Clinton’s, Cynthia Schneider on … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: What to expect when (and if) Donald Trump hosts SNL

Is there anything that Donald Trump can do that won’t spark a controversy?? Even the announcement that Trump is hosting Saturday Night Live on Nov. 7 sparked outrage, as leaders of the Latino community have called on SNL to “Dump Trump” … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: What to expect when (and if) Donald Trump hosts SNL

Is there anything that Donald Trump can do that won’t spark a controversy?? Even the announcement that Trump is hosting Saturday Night Live on Nov. 7 sparked outrage, as leaders of the Latino community have called on SNL to “Dump Trump” … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: SNL’s head writer, Israel-Palestine, bigotry in Canada + more

Live from New York, it’s Donald Trump! Saturday Night Live’s head writer Bryan Tucker will join me to talk SNL. This Saturday night, Tracy Morgan will make his triumphant return to host SNL after being involved in a horrific auto … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: SNL’s head writer, Israel-Palestine, bigotry in Canada + more

Live from New York, it’s Donald Trump! Saturday Night Live’s head writer Bryan Tucker will join me to talk SNL. This Saturday night, Tracy Morgan will make his triumphant return to host SNL after being involved in a horrific auto … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Daily Show’s Hasan Minhaj, Justin Bieber’s right to privacy + more

This Saturday morning I’ll be coming to you LIVE from beautiful Boise, Idaho! (I’m out in Idaho because I had to perform stand up at Boise State University on Friday night.) I’ll be joined Saturday morning by one of the … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Daily Show’s Hasan Minhaj, Justin Bieber’s right to privacy + more

This Saturday morning I’ll be coming to you LIVE from beautiful Boise, Idaho! (I’m out in Idaho because I had to perform stand up at Boise State University on Friday night.) I’ll be joined Saturday morning by one of the … Continued

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‘It goes both ways.’ Lance Bass clarifies comment about being ‘touched inappropriately’ during *NSYNC days

As the media whirlwind picks up over comments he made on The Meredith Vieira Show about being “touched inappropriately,” Radio Andy host Lance Bass clarified what happened to him when he was a teen. “I want to make sure that what I said today … Continued

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‘It goes both ways.’ Lance Bass clarifies comment about being ‘touched inappropriately’ during *NSYNC days

As the media whirlwind picks up over comments he made on The Meredith Vieira Show about being “touched inappropriately,” Radio Andy host Lance Bass clarified what happened to him when he was a teen. “I want to make sure that what I said today … Continued

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How Ben Carson reacted when held up at gunpoint

In an interview with Urban View host Karen Hunter Wednesday, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson recounted a story about being held up at gunpoint at a Popeyes. “Guy comes in, puts the gun to my ribs and I just said, ‘I … Continued

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How Ben Carson reacted when held up at gunpoint

In an interview with Urban View host Karen Hunter Wednesday, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson recounted a story about being held up at gunpoint at a Popeyes. “Guy comes in, puts the gun to my ribs and I just said, ‘I … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: New Atheism, Russia in Syria, Sikhs and more!

On my live show this Saturday morning, we will be making sense of why Russia is now bombing targets in Syria. Laith Alkhouri, NBC News counter-terrorism analyst and Director of MENA analysis & research at Flashpoint Global Partners, will discuss what … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: New Atheism, Russia in Syria, Sikhs and more!

On my live show this Saturday morning, we will be making sense of why Russia is now bombing targets in Syria. Laith Alkhouri, NBC News counter-terrorism analyst and Director of MENA analysis & research at Flashpoint Global Partners, will discuss what … Continued

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FOX News Headlines 24/7 launches Oct. 5 with round-the-clock news

FOX News anchors Shepard Smith and Bill Hemmer are helping us kick off our brand new channel: FOX News Headlines 24/7! Starting Oct. 5, Channel 115 is your new destination for round-the-clock news: Real-time headlines on breaking news, national stories, politics, business, … Continued

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FOX News Headlines 24/7 launches Oct. 5 with round-the-clock news

FOX News anchors Shepard Smith and Bill Hemmer are helping us kick off our brand new channel: FOX News Headlines 24/7! Starting Oct. 5, Channel 115 is your new destination for round-the-clock news: Real-time headlines on breaking news, national stories, politics, business, … Continued

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Jeb Bush on Redskins’ team name: ‘I don’t think they should change it’

Over the last few years, the Washington Redskins have seen their team name surrounded by controversy, many feeling it is insensitive toward Native Americans. On the new SiriusXM P.O.T.U.S. show, The Arena, Republican presidential candidate and former Governor Jeb Bush defended the team’s use … Continued

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Jeb Bush on Redskins’ team name: ‘I don’t think they should change it’

Over the last few years, the Washington Redskins have seen their team name surrounded by controversy, many feeling it is insensitive toward Native Americans. On the new SiriusXM P.O.T.U.S. show, The Arena, Republican presidential candidate and former Governor Jeb Bush defended the team’s use … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: How cool would it be to have a Muslim president of the US?

Last week, GOP presidential candidate  Ben Carson said that a Muslim should not be president of the United States, while Donald Trump said some think we already have one. But no, President Obama is not a Muslim despite recent polls … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: How cool would it be to have a Muslim president of the US?

Last week, GOP presidential candidate  Ben Carson said that a Muslim should not be president of the United States, while Donald Trump said some think we already have one. But no, President Obama is not a Muslim despite recent polls … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Is Islam compatible with the Constitution?

It has been some week for Muslims, from Donald Trump saying we have a “Muslim problem” to telling us “I love the Muslims!” Then GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson not only declared that a Muslim should not be president, he … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Is Islam compatible with the Constitution?

It has been some week for Muslims, from Donald Trump saying we have a “Muslim problem” to telling us “I love the Muslims!” Then GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson not only declared that a Muslim should not be president, he … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: CNN’s Don Lemon, Muslim teen arrested for a clock, Trump’s silence to bigots and more

On my live show Saturday morning, I will be joined by CNN’s Don Lemon to talk about both the GOP and Democratic race for president. Is Trump getting too much media coverage because he gets ratings? Is the media unfair … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: CNN’s Don Lemon, Muslim teen arrested for a clock, Trump’s silence to bigots and more

On my live show Saturday morning, I will be joined by CNN’s Don Lemon to talk about both the GOP and Democratic race for president. Is Trump getting too much media coverage because he gets ratings? Is the media unfair … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: The first SNL after 9/11 almost didn’t happen; I was white before 9/11 and more

Saturday Night Live’s co-header writer and co-producer on 9/11, Steve Higgins, joined me to talk behind the scenes of the famous first SNL after 9/11, when Lorne Michaels asked New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani: “Can we be funny?” Higgins, who is … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: The first SNL after 9/11 almost didn’t happen; I was white before 9/11 and more

Saturday Night Live’s co-header writer and co-producer on 9/11, Steve Higgins, joined me to talk behind the scenes of the famous first SNL after 9/11, when Lorne Michaels asked New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani: “Can we be funny?” Higgins, who is … Continued

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Pope Radio on The Catholic Channel: Pope Francis comes to America!

The Catholic Channel (Ch. 129) has wall-to-wall coverage of Pope Francis’ visit. Pope Radio on The Catholic Channel will be LIVE 6am to 11pm Monday September 21st through Sunday September 27th and covering the below events (all times are Eastern): Saturday, … Continued

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Pope Radio on The Catholic Channel: Pope Francis comes to America!

The Catholic Channel (Ch. 129) has wall-to-wall coverage of Pope Francis’ visit. Pope Radio on The Catholic Channel will be LIVE 6am to 11pm Monday September 21st through Sunday September 27th and covering the below events (all times are Eastern): Saturday, … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: The first SNL after 9/11, does religious liberty apply to Muslim Americans and more

On my live show this Saturday morning, I will be joined by The Tonight Show’s Steve Higgins. While many of you might know Higgins as the announcer for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and from his famous recent on air rap … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: The first SNL after 9/11, does religious liberty apply to Muslim Americans and more

On my live show this Saturday morning, I will be joined by The Tonight Show’s Steve Higgins. While many of you might know Higgins as the announcer for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and from his famous recent on air rap … Continued

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5 artists who called out politicians and companies for using their songs

The band Survivor were none too pleased when they found out that their song Eye of the Tiger was played during Kim Davis’ rally after being released from jail for refusing to give out marriage licenses to same-sex couples. “NO! We … Continued

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5 artists who called out politicians and companies for using their songs

The band Survivor were none too pleased when they found out that their song Eye of the Tiger was played during Kim Davis’ rally after being released from jail for refusing to give out marriage licenses to same-sex couples. “NO! We … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Syrian refugee crisis, political correctness killing comedy and more

First off I wanted to mention that I’m guest hosting all week on SiriusXM Insight, Channel 121 from noon to 1 pm ET. You, the SiriusXM listener, is the star of the show. So give us a call and join … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Syrian refugee crisis, political correctness killing comedy and more

First off I wanted to mention that I’m guest hosting all week on SiriusXM Insight, Channel 121 from noon to 1 pm ET. You, the SiriusXM listener, is the star of the show. So give us a call and join … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Syrian refugee crisis, Hillary’s emails, Trump teaming up with anti-Muslim group and more

Syria is the world’s single largest refugee crisis in over 25 years, according to the United Nations. Between 8 and 10 million Syrians, which is more than the entire population of states like New Jersey and Michigan, have been displaced from their … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Syrian refugee crisis, Hillary’s emails, Trump teaming up with anti-Muslim group and more

Syria is the world’s single largest refugee crisis in over 25 years, according to the United Nations. Between 8 and 10 million Syrians, which is more than the entire population of states like New Jersey and Michigan, have been displaced from their … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah show: Why isn’t Donald Trump denouncing the white supremacist groups supporting him?

On Saturday I was joined by Mark Potok of the Southern Poverty Law Center to discuss Donald Trump’s appeal to white supremacist groups and why it should not come as a surprise since Trump has advocated “White Nationalist” positions. Anyone … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah show: Why isn’t Donald Trump denouncing the white supremacist groups supporting him?

On Saturday I was joined by Mark Potok of the Southern Poverty Law Center to discuss Donald Trump’s appeal to white supremacist groups and why it should not come as a surprise since Trump has advocated “White Nationalist” positions. Anyone … Continued

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The Cocaine Congressman: Where is he now?

Trey Radel was a Republican lawmaker from Florida busted in 2013 buying an 8-ball of cocaine in Washington, DC. During his brief stint in Congress, Radel was noted for quoting Public Enemy on the floor of the House and maintaining … Continued

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The Cocaine Congressman: Where is he now?

Trey Radel was a Republican lawmaker from Florida busted in 2013 buying an 8-ball of cocaine in Washington, DC. During his brief stint in Congress, Radel was noted for quoting Public Enemy on the floor of the House and maintaining … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Trump’s appeal to white supremacists, Schilling’s anti-Muslim tweet, John Oliver’s show + more

Anyone else concerned about people yelling “white power” at Donald Trump’s rally last week in Alabama? And even more troubling is that white supremacist organizations have endorsed Trump and he has yet to denounce these hate groups. On my live show … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Trump’s appeal to white supremacists, Schilling’s anti-Muslim tweet, John Oliver’s show + more

Anyone else concerned about people yelling “white power” at Donald Trump’s rally last week in Alabama? And even more troubling is that white supremacist organizations have endorsed Trump and he has yet to denounce these hate groups. On my live show … Continued

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Donald Trump called in to The Howard Stern Show, talks about when he’ll pick his vice president

It happened. Donald Trump called in to The Howard Stern Show so that the King of All Media could finally ask the GOP candidate the tough questions. “What about me being a Supreme Court justice?” Stern said. “Who knows Howard better than me?” … Continued

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Donald Trump called in to The Howard Stern Show, talks about when he’ll pick his vice president

It happened. Donald Trump called in to The Howard Stern Show so that the King of All Media could finally ask the GOP candidate the tough questions. “What about me being a Supreme Court justice?” Stern said. “Who knows Howard better than me?” … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Aasif Mandvi talks shedding a tear with Jon Stewart at Daily Show goodbye

Long time Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi joined me Saturday to share some of his favorite memories of working with Jon Stewart for nine years. Mandvi, whose is co-starring in the new HBO series The Brink, candidly shared how he and Stewart … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Aasif Mandvi talks shedding a tear with Jon Stewart at Daily Show goodbye

Long time Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi joined me Saturday to share some of his favorite memories of working with Jon Stewart for nine years. Mandvi, whose is co-starring in the new HBO series The Brink, candidly shared how he and Stewart … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Aasif Mandvi, anchor babies, Deez Nuts and more

My live show on Saturday, August 22, 2015 is packed with Muslims, comedy, Deez Nuts, politics and more. We will be joined by long time Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi, who will be talking the season finale of his new HBO … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Aasif Mandvi, anchor babies, Deez Nuts and more

My live show on Saturday, August 22, 2015 is packed with Muslims, comedy, Deez Nuts, politics and more. We will be joined by long time Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi, who will be talking the season finale of his new HBO … Continued

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Chris Christie: ‘I am going to beat Hillary Clinton like a drum’

Chris Christie may not be leading in the polls, but that doesn’t seem to affect his confidence. “I’m gonna be the Republican nominee for president of the United States, then I’m going to beat Hillary Clinton like a drum for president of … Continued

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Chris Christie: ‘I am going to beat Hillary Clinton like a drum’

Chris Christie may not be leading in the polls, but that doesn’t seem to affect his confidence. “I’m gonna be the Republican nominee for president of the United States, then I’m going to beat Hillary Clinton like a drum for president of … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Muslim zombies are coming to Texas!

Imam Khalil Abdur-Rashid was on my show last Saturday to discuss the proposed cemetery that the Muslim community in the Farmersville, Texas area wants to build. You would think that would be no big deal, but think again. Many in Farmersville … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Muslim zombies are coming to Texas!

Imam Khalil Abdur-Rashid was on my show last Saturday to discuss the proposed cemetery that the Muslim community in the Farmersville, Texas area wants to build. You would think that would be no big deal, but think again. Many in Farmersville … Continued

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Joe Madison remembers Julian Bond

SiriusXM Urban View host Joe Madison reflected on the life of former NAACP Chairman and civil rights leader Julian Bond. Madison discussed Bond’s impact on the civil rights movement and lessons that can be learned from future generations. For a … Continued

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Joe Madison remembers Julian Bond

SiriusXM Urban View host Joe Madison reflected on the life of former NAACP Chairman and civil rights leader Julian Bond. Madison discussed Bond’s impact on the civil rights movement and lessons that can be learned from future generations. For a … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Muslim zombies?!

Muslim zombies?!  Many in Farmersville, Texas oppose the building a Muslim cemetery on the outskirts of the town because they say Muslims want to take over America. Perhaps we Muslims can rise up from the dead and impose Islamic law? … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Muslim zombies?!

Muslim zombies?!  Many in Farmersville, Texas oppose the building a Muslim cemetery on the outskirts of the town because they say Muslims want to take over America. Perhaps we Muslims can rise up from the dead and impose Islamic law? … Continued

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Rand Paul: ‘Is Donald Trump really a conservative? … He lacks sincerity’

Senator Rand Paul questioned fellow GOP candidate Donald Trump’s sincerity and party loyalty this week on SiriusXM Patriot‘s The David Webb Show. “We have Donald Trump who wants to be a truth-teller, but he was for the bank bailouts, he … Continued

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Rand Paul: ‘Is Donald Trump really a conservative? … He lacks sincerity’

Senator Rand Paul questioned fellow GOP candidate Donald Trump’s sincerity and party loyalty this week on SiriusXM Patriot‘s The David Webb Show. “We have Donald Trump who wants to be a truth-teller, but he was for the bank bailouts, he … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Lewis Black shares Jon Stewart’s emotional final day on The Daily Show

Comedian and long time Daily Show contributor Lewis Black was on my show Saturday talking Jon Stewart’s last day hosting The Daily Show. Black shared the story of coming to show’s studio at 2 pm on Thursday for rehearsal and … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Lewis Black shares Jon Stewart’s emotional final day on The Daily Show

Comedian and long time Daily Show contributor Lewis Black was on my show Saturday talking Jon Stewart’s last day hosting The Daily Show. Black shared the story of coming to show’s studio at 2 pm on Thursday for rehearsal and … Continued

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Karen Hunter calls on minorities to register as Republicans and vote — maybe for Ben Carson

Urban View host Karen Hunter is calling for minorities to get involved in the Republican primaries by changing their party affiliation, voting and dictating the GOP nominee, which she says will put pressure on both parties. Democrats take the votes of minorities … Continued

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Karen Hunter calls on minorities to register as Republicans and vote — maybe for Ben Carson

Urban View host Karen Hunter is calling for minorities to get involved in the Republican primaries by changing their party affiliation, voting and dictating the GOP nominee, which she says will put pressure on both parties. Democrats take the votes of minorities … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Daily Show’s Lewis Black to talk Jon Stewart

It has been a very big week. We lost our regular dose of comedy icon Jon Stewart but gained a great new political comedy show: The Republican presidential debates. We will be talking about both of those on my live show Saturday … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Daily Show’s Lewis Black to talk Jon Stewart

It has been a very big week. We lost our regular dose of comedy icon Jon Stewart but gained a great new political comedy show: The Republican presidential debates. We will be talking about both of those on my live show Saturday … Continued

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Bernie Sanders: GOP candidates are focused on needs of the wealthy, not working people

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders doesn’t believe Thursday night’s GOP debate and its 10 candidates have much to offer the average American. “When you watch that debate, just imagine if you are one of the wealthiest people in this country and … Continued

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Bernie Sanders: GOP candidates are focused on needs of the wealthy, not working people

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders doesn’t believe Thursday night’s GOP debate and its 10 candidates have much to offer the average American. “When you watch that debate, just imagine if you are one of the wealthiest people in this country and … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Jon Stewart made America better

SiriusXM Insight’s John Fugelsang, host of Tell Me Everything, joined my show Saturday to discuss the influence that Jon Stewart has had in his 16 years hosting The Daily Show. We both believe that Stewart truly made us laugh while … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Jon Stewart made America better

SiriusXM Insight’s John Fugelsang, host of Tell Me Everything, joined my show Saturday to discuss the influence that Jon Stewart has had in his 16 years hosting The Daily Show. We both believe that Stewart truly made us laugh while … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Christians banned from a Florida store?!

“No Christians allowed in my gun shop!” Or what about a sign that read: “Jews keep out!” The response to this type of despicable discrimination would be met with universal condemnation. Politicians and the media would be denouncing the storeowner. … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Christians banned from a Florida store?!

“No Christians allowed in my gun shop!” Or what about a sign that read: “Jews keep out!” The response to this type of despicable discrimination would be met with universal condemnation. Politicians and the media would be denouncing the storeowner. … Continued

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Cecil the lion’s death spurs conflicted conversations about hunting for sport

Cecil the lion was killed by an American hunter in Zimbabwe earlier this month. Authorities say the killing was illegal, as Cecil, who was part of a research project and wore a GPS collar, was lured out of a protected … Continued

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Cecil the lion’s death spurs conflicted conversations about hunting for sport

Cecil the lion was killed by an American hunter in Zimbabwe earlier this month. Authorities say the killing was illegal, as Cecil, who was part of a research project and wore a GPS collar, was lured out of a protected … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Was the Louisiana movie theater shooting ‘domestic terrorism’?

The shooting at the Louisiana movie theater may be more than first meets the eye: It may be an act of terrorism. I emphasize “may” because all the facts are not in yet. However, media reports emerging today note that … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Was the Louisiana movie theater shooting ‘domestic terrorism’?

The shooting at the Louisiana movie theater may be more than first meets the eye: It may be an act of terrorism. I emphasize “may” because all the facts are not in yet. However, media reports emerging today note that … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Muslims being funny?!

Generally we see three types of Muslims in the US media: ISIS, Al Qaeda and under arrest. But there are actually many funny Muslim comedians. In fact close to 20 will be coming to New York City this week (likely … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Muslims being funny?!

Generally we see three types of Muslims in the US media: ISIS, Al Qaeda and under arrest. But there are actually many funny Muslim comedians. In fact close to 20 will be coming to New York City this week (likely … Continued

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Politics and Pluto: Julie Mason’s top stories

This week in the Press Pool with Julie Mason on SiriusXM’s POTUS channel 124 we covered the historic nuclear deal with Iran and its orbiting political issues, NASA’s glorious Plutonic fly-by, Donald Trump, and a minor eruption in White House press … Continued

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Politics and Pluto: Julie Mason’s top stories

This week in the Press Pool with Julie Mason on SiriusXM’s POTUS channel 124 we covered the historic nuclear deal with Iran and its orbiting political issues, NASA’s glorious Plutonic fly-by, Donald Trump, and a minor eruption in White House press … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: How to prevent more Chattanooga and Charleston shootings

On my live show Saturday morning, I will address the concrete ways we can prevent more attacks like we saw Thursday in Chattanooga and last month in Charleston. As most are aware, on Thursday, Mohammad Youssuf Abdulazeez allegedly shot and … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: How to prevent more Chattanooga and Charleston shootings

On my live show Saturday morning, I will address the concrete ways we can prevent more attacks like we saw Thursday in Chattanooga and last month in Charleston. As most are aware, on Thursday, Mohammad Youssuf Abdulazeez allegedly shot and … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Hear from a woman who says Bill Cosby assaulted her

Kristina Ruehli was a secretary at the Hollywood talent agency that represented Bill Cosby in the 1960s. That’s when she says she met Cosby, who invited her and an actress to his house for a party. Upon arriving at Cosby’s … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Hear from a woman who says Bill Cosby assaulted her

Kristina Ruehli was a secretary at the Hollywood talent agency that represented Bill Cosby in the 1960s. That’s when she says she met Cosby, who invited her and an actress to his house for a party. Upon arriving at Cosby’s … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Muslim Americans proudly serving the United States

On July 4th I hosted a very special show featuring Muslim Americans who are, or who have, served our country. Let’s be honest, typically the Muslims we see in media are the ones doing some pretty awful things. Not many people … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Muslim Americans proudly serving the United States

On July 4th I hosted a very special show featuring Muslim Americans who are, or who have, served our country. Let’s be honest, typically the Muslims we see in media are the ones doing some pretty awful things. Not many people … Continued

News and Issues

District Attorney in Bill Cosby case talks about Quaaludes testimony

Newly-released records of a 2005 testimony show that Bill Cosby admitted to getting Quaaludes to give to women he wanted to have sex with and gave one woman, Andrea Constand, Benadryl. The documents stem from a civil lawsuit brought by Constand in Pennsylvania. … Continued

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District Attorney in Bill Cosby case talks about Quaaludes testimony

Newly-released records of a 2005 testimony show that Bill Cosby admitted to getting Quaaludes to give to women he wanted to have sex with and gave one woman, Andrea Constand, Benadryl. The documents stem from a civil lawsuit brought by Constand in Pennsylvania. … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Live July 4th special featuring Muslims serving the United States

A Muslim Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army? A Muslim member of the US Congress? A Muslim working in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security?! Yep, and those will be the very types of people I’ll be featuring on my … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Live July 4th special featuring Muslims serving the United States

A Muslim Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army? A Muslim member of the US Congress? A Muslim working in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security?! Yep, and those will be the very types of people I’ll be featuring on my … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: The Confederate Flag is the Flag of Traitors

First off, I’m excited to announce that this Saturday, July 4, my show will be a live special featuring Muslim Americans who currently or have in the past served our country. The guests range from the first Muslim American member … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: The Confederate Flag is the Flag of Traitors

First off, I’m excited to announce that this Saturday, July 4, my show will be a live special featuring Muslim Americans who currently or have in the past served our country. The guests range from the first Muslim American member … Continued

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What we’re learning at Aspen Ideas Festival 2015

Stand Up! with Pete Dominick is broadcasting live from Aspen, Col., this week at the 2015 Aspen Ideas Festival. Produced by the Aspen Institute in partnership with The Atlantic, this year’s conference centers around finding “smart solutions to the world’s toughest … Continued

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What we’re learning at Aspen Ideas Festival 2015

Stand Up! with Pete Dominick is broadcasting live from Aspen, Col., this week at the 2015 Aspen Ideas Festival. Produced by the Aspen Institute in partnership with The Atlantic, this year’s conference centers around finding “smart solutions to the world’s toughest … Continued

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SiriusXM hosts, guests and listeners reflect on SCOTUS’ marriage equality decision

The Supreme Court of the United States permanently ended the long-fought debate over marriage equality on Friday with a 5-to-4 vote making the right to same-sex marriage Constitutional. Following the news — which came appropriately during the 46th anniversary of … Continued

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SiriusXM hosts, guests and listeners reflect on SCOTUS’ marriage equality decision

The Supreme Court of the United States permanently ended the long-fought debate over marriage equality on Friday with a 5-to-4 vote making the right to same-sex marriage Constitutional. Following the news — which came appropriately during the 46th anniversary of … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Charleston church attack was terrorism

Last Wednesday night we learned about the horrific attack on a famed black church in Charleston, South Carolina that resulted in the death of nine African-Americans. The media has labeled the attack many things, including “a massacre,” “heartbreaking” and “hateful.” … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Charleston church attack was terrorism

Last Wednesday night we learned about the horrific attack on a famed black church in Charleston, South Carolina that resulted in the death of nine African-Americans. The media has labeled the attack many things, including “a massacre,” “heartbreaking” and “hateful.” … Continued

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SiriusXM host Karen Hunter’s petition to remove Confederate flag has 500K+ signatures

Following the murders of nine people in a historic black church, Urban View host Karen Hunter created a MoveOn.org petition, Remove the Confederate Flag From All Government Places. As of 11 am ET Tuesday, it has more than 546,000 signatures (and continues … Continued

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SiriusXM host Karen Hunter’s petition to remove Confederate flag has 500K+ signatures

Following the murders of nine people in a historic black church, Urban View host Karen Hunter created a MoveOn.org petition, Remove the Confederate Flag From All Government Places. As of 11 am ET Tuesday, it has more than 546,000 signatures (and continues … Continued

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Rev. Jesse Jackson, a 12-year-old listener and others weigh in on Confederate flag

In the wake of the racially motivated shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, that left nine black people dead in a historic black church, some are debating whether the Confederate flag should still be flying over state Capitol buildings in South Carolina. … Continued

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Rev. Jesse Jackson, a 12-year-old listener and others weigh in on Confederate flag

In the wake of the racially motivated shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, that left nine black people dead in a historic black church, some are debating whether the Confederate flag should still be flying over state Capitol buildings in South Carolina. … Continued

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Pope Francis makes ambitious call to action to save us from climate change

Pope Francis released the first papal encyclical focused solely on the environment in an attempt expand the conversation beyond politics, economics and science and into a more spiritual and moral context. In a document titled Laudato Si: On Care for Our … Continued

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Pope Francis makes ambitious call to action to save us from climate change

Pope Francis released the first papal encyclical focused solely on the environment in an attempt expand the conversation beyond politics, economics and science and into a more spiritual and moral context. In a document titled Laudato Si: On Care for Our … Continued

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How well do you know presidential candidates’ campaign songs?

There was Rick Perry, in front of a C-130 prop plane emblazoned with the “Perry for President” logo. There was Ben Carson, who took the stage after two (yes, two) choirs performed. But all recent presidential campaign announcements were topped by Donald Trump, both in … Continued

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How well do you know presidential candidates’ campaign songs?

There was Rick Perry, in front of a C-130 prop plane emblazoned with the “Perry for President” logo. There was Ben Carson, who took the stage after two (yes, two) choirs performed. But all recent presidential campaign announcements were topped by Donald Trump, both in … Continued

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What’s this “Ramadan” thing again?

I have been asked that question and many others about Ramadan over the years. While I’m sure most have heard of Ramadan, which begins this year on Thursday, not many know the details of this month long tradition for Muslims. … Continued

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What’s this “Ramadan” thing again?

I have been asked that question and many others about Ramadan over the years. While I’m sure most have heard of Ramadan, which begins this year on Thursday, not many know the details of this month long tradition for Muslims. … Continued

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Rachel Dolezal says ‘I identify as black’ but many struggle to understand her lies

“I identify as black,” Rachel Dolezal told Matt Lauer Tuesday morning on TODAY, after making national news for presenting herself as being mixed race, while she was actually born to white parents. Dolezal, who was the head of the NAACP’s Spokane, WA, … Continued

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Rachel Dolezal says ‘I identify as black’ but many struggle to understand her lies

“I identify as black,” Rachel Dolezal told Matt Lauer Tuesday morning on TODAY, after making national news for presenting herself as being mixed race, while she was actually born to white parents. Dolezal, who was the head of the NAACP’s Spokane, WA, … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: US media’s double standard if suspect is Muslim

On Saturday morning, a man driving an armored van unleashed a barrage of gunfire at a Dallas police station and planted bombs outside the police headquarters in the hopes of killing police officers. He was chased by the police and … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: US media’s double standard if suspect is Muslim

On Saturday morning, a man driving an armored van unleashed a barrage of gunfire at a Dallas police station and planted bombs outside the police headquarters in the hopes of killing police officers. He was chased by the police and … Continued

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Get pep: Julie Mason’s top political stories

Jeb Bush hasn’t even announced his presidential bid yet, and already the Washington Post has a story about how the campaign went off the rails — before it even started. “It’s June, for crying out loud,” the candidate lamented, on … Continued

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Get pep: Julie Mason’s top political stories

Jeb Bush hasn’t even announced his presidential bid yet, and already the Washington Post has a story about how the campaign went off the rails — before it even started. “It’s June, for crying out loud,” the candidate lamented, on … Continued

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Sen. Marco Rubio listens to Backspin, loves old school West Coast rap

When Sen. Marco Rubio first announced his candidacy for president, he revealed that he was a fan of SiriusXM’s Backspin channel, which plays old school rap from the ‘80s and ‘90s. In an interview this week on Fox News’ Outnumbered, … Continued

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Sen. Marco Rubio listens to Backspin, loves old school West Coast rap

When Sen. Marco Rubio first announced his candidacy for president, he revealed that he was a fan of SiriusXM’s Backspin channel, which plays old school rap from the ‘80s and ‘90s. In an interview this week on Fox News’ Outnumbered, … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: When hate comes to your town

How would you feel if hundreds of angry and armed people showed up outside your church or synagogue screaming horrible things about you and your faith? Well, that is exactly what the Phoenix Muslim community went through on Friday night. … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: When hate comes to your town

How would you feel if hundreds of angry and armed people showed up outside your church or synagogue screaming horrible things about you and your faith? Well, that is exactly what the Phoenix Muslim community went through on Friday night. … Continued

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Check out SiriusXM’s new curated YouTube channels!

You already follow our all-encompassing SiriusXM YouTube channel, but did you know that we’ve curated channels for your own personal tastes? We’re here to share content that’s important to YOU — so whether you’re into Christian, alternative and indie rock, … Continued

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Check out SiriusXM’s new curated YouTube channels!

You already follow our all-encompassing SiriusXM YouTube channel, but did you know that we’ve curated channels for your own personal tastes? We’re here to share content that’s important to YOU — so whether you’re into Christian, alternative and indie rock, … Continued

News and Issues

Smerconish Book Club: Is John Corey headed to TV?!

SiriusXM POTUS’s Michael Smerconish hosted the latest installment of Smerconish Book Club with New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille and his novel, Radiant Angel – the latest thriller in the John Corey series. They talked about how DeMille writes (spoiler … Continued

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Smerconish Book Club: Is John Corey headed to TV?!

SiriusXM POTUS’s Michael Smerconish hosted the latest installment of Smerconish Book Club with New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille and his novel, Radiant Angel – the latest thriller in the John Corey series. They talked about how DeMille writes (spoiler … Continued

News and Issues

The Dean Obeidallah Show: Why is media ignoring a Christian terrorist?

If a Muslim is arrested for plotting a terrorist attack in America, you know it will make headlines and media outlets across the nation will cover it. But when a Christian minister is arrested for plotting to kill Muslim Americans … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Why is media ignoring a Christian terrorist?

If a Muslim is arrested for plotting a terrorist attack in America, you know it will make headlines and media outlets across the nation will cover it. But when a Christian minister is arrested for plotting to kill Muslim Americans … Continued

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Michael Smerconish delivers the only commencement speech graduates need

It’s graduation season! Former presidents, the current first lady and other movers and shakers are delivering commencement speeches all over the country. Michael Smerconish says he’s feeling a little left out because no one has asked him to speak … … Continued

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Michael Smerconish delivers the only commencement speech graduates need

It’s graduation season! Former presidents, the current first lady and other movers and shakers are delivering commencement speeches all over the country. Michael Smerconish says he’s feeling a little left out because no one has asked him to speak … … Continued

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Get your war on: Julie Mason’s top political stories

Iraq — it’s always with us. On the presidential campaign trail, candidates kept flubbing a (pointless) hypothetical question about the 2003 invasion. In Congress, lawmakers were reauthorizing some iteration of the PATRIOT Act, while President Obama bristled at questions about his … Continued

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Get your war on: Julie Mason’s top political stories

Iraq — it’s always with us. On the presidential campaign trail, candidates kept flubbing a (pointless) hypothetical question about the 2003 invasion. In Congress, lawmakers were reauthorizing some iteration of the PATRIOT Act, while President Obama bristled at questions about his … Continued

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Remember the fallen and honor the living with SiriusXM

SiriusXM will commemorate our nation’s fallen service men and women of all generations this Memorial Day by broadcasting Taps across every music, sports, talk and entertainment channel. The one-minute solemn observance will be broadcast at approximately 12 pm ET on Memorial Day, … Continued

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Remember the fallen and honor the living with SiriusXM

SiriusXM will commemorate our nation’s fallen service men and women of all generations this Memorial Day by broadcasting Taps across every music, sports, talk and entertainment channel. The one-minute solemn observance will be broadcast at approximately 12 pm ET on Memorial Day, … Continued

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NYT Pakistan reporter: Pakistan was hiding bin Laden; new Obama administration denials not believable

New York Times reporter Carlotta Gall, who covered Afghanistan and the hunt for Osama bin Laden for over a decade, says Pakistan secretly held bin Laden and U.S. officials have been in on Pakistan’s cover story, deceiving the American public. … Continued

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NYT Pakistan reporter: Pakistan was hiding bin Laden; new Obama administration denials not believable

New York Times reporter Carlotta Gall, who covered Afghanistan and the hunt for Osama bin Laden for over a decade, says Pakistan secretly held bin Laden and U.S. officials have been in on Pakistan’s cover story, deceiving the American public. … Continued

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Signorile meets a pansexual rep and other Texas lawmakers

The Texas Legislature is lining up a plethora of anti-gay legislation in preparation for what they think could be a win for marriage equality at the Supreme Court. Michelangelo Signorile is broadcasting his SiriusXM Progress show from Austin, TX, speaking with … Continued

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Signorile meets a pansexual rep and other Texas lawmakers

The Texas Legislature is lining up a plethora of anti-gay legislation in preparation for what they think could be a win for marriage equality at the Supreme Court. Michelangelo Signorile is broadcasting his SiriusXM Progress show from Austin, TX, speaking with … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: No, Islam doesn’t say kill gays

On Friday night’s episode of HBO’s “Real Time,” Bill Maher welcomed his friend and fellow anti-theist Ayaan Hirsi Ali to discuss Islam. (Nothing like two non-Muslims who hate religion telling people what Islam is really about.) Ali, who left Islam … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: No, Islam doesn’t say kill gays

On Friday night’s episode of HBO’s “Real Time,” Bill Maher welcomed his friend and fellow anti-theist Ayaan Hirsi Ali to discuss Islam. (Nothing like two non-Muslims who hate religion telling people what Islam is really about.) Ali, who left Islam … Continued

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Khloe Kardashian talks Bruce Jenner: ‘His bravery is something to be celebrated’

Only a few weeks ago, 17 million viewers tuned in to 20/20 for Bruce Jenner’s highly-anticipated interview with Diane Sawyer. And this week, E! aired a Keeping Up with the Kardashians special documenting Jenner’s family learning about his gender identity for the first time … Continued

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Khloe Kardashian talks Bruce Jenner: ‘His bravery is something to be celebrated’

Only a few weeks ago, 17 million viewers tuned in to 20/20 for Bruce Jenner’s highly-anticipated interview with Diane Sawyer. And this week, E! aired a Keeping Up with the Kardashians special documenting Jenner’s family learning about his gender identity for the first time … Continued

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Criminal justice week on StandUP with Pete Dominick

Tune in to StandUP with Pete Dominick on SiriusXM Insight all week to talk about the criminal justice system.   Monday History of our court system: Why we have the system we have, how it evolved Guest: Jed Shugerman, Fordham … Continued

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Criminal justice week on StandUP with Pete Dominick

Tune in to StandUP with Pete Dominick on SiriusXM Insight all week to talk about the criminal justice system.   Monday History of our court system: Why we have the system we have, how it evolved Guest: Jed Shugerman, Fordham … Continued

Music, News and Issues, Rock

The meaning behind Slash’s new song ‘Beneath the Savage Sun’ might surprise you

Few people have been lucky enough to have an up-close-and-personal experience with an elephant, but for those who have, it is a life-changing experience. Despite their massive size (weighing up to seven tons, according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare … Continued

Music, News and Issues, Rock

The meaning behind Slash’s new song ‘Beneath the Savage Sun’ might surprise you

Few people have been lucky enough to have an up-close-and-personal experience with an elephant, but for those who have, it is a life-changing experience. Despite their massive size (weighing up to seven tons, according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Draw your favorite Islamophobe contest!

Do you know how to draw, even just stick figures? Do you hate bigotry? Then I hope you enter my “Draw your favorite Islamphobe contest” that I announced on my show this past Saturday. You can draw a cartoon or … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Draw your favorite Islamophobe contest!

Do you know how to draw, even just stick figures? Do you hate bigotry? Then I hope you enter my “Draw your favorite Islamphobe contest” that I announced on my show this past Saturday. You can draw a cartoon or … Continued

News and Issues

Patriot and Progress hosts get together to talk same-sex marriage and guns

We’re all friends here! A [politically] unlikely couple sat down in a SiriusXM studio to talk same-sex marriage, Hollywood hypocrisy, guns and more. Andrew Wilkow welcomed SiriusXM Progress host Michelangelo Signorile to his Patriot show, The Wilkow Majority, to discuss issues … Continued

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Patriot and Progress hosts get together to talk same-sex marriage and guns

We’re all friends here! A [politically] unlikely couple sat down in a SiriusXM studio to talk same-sex marriage, Hollywood hypocrisy, guns and more. Andrew Wilkow welcomed SiriusXM Progress host Michelangelo Signorile to his Patriot show, The Wilkow Majority, to discuss issues … Continued

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Follow David Webb on the High Five Tour

This summer, SiriusXM Patriot‘s David Webb is participating in Wounded Warriors Family Support’s 6th annual High Five Tour. The High Five Tour is a four month, 26,000 mile road trip across the United States. Americans of all walks of life … Continued

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Follow David Webb on the High Five Tour

This summer, SiriusXM Patriot‘s David Webb is participating in Wounded Warriors Family Support’s 6th annual High Five Tour. The High Five Tour is a four month, 26,000 mile road trip across the United States. Americans of all walks of life … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Sofia Vergara wants her embryos back!

“Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara is in legal brawl with her ex-fiancé Nick Loeb over two embryos they had frozen when they were a couple. Loeb, who wrote an op-ed for the New York Times last week on the issue, … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Sofia Vergara wants her embryos back!

“Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara is in legal brawl with her ex-fiancé Nick Loeb over two embryos they had frozen when they were a couple. Loeb, who wrote an op-ed for the New York Times last week on the issue, … Continued

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‘We are going to win,’ says attorney in SCOTUS marriage equality case

Today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the constitutionality of same-sex marriage bans. While 37 states (and Washington D.C.) currently recognize marriage equality, SCOTUS’ decision on the matter could bring freedom to marry for all same-sex couples in the … Continued

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‘We are going to win,’ says attorney in SCOTUS marriage equality case

Today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the constitutionality of same-sex marriage bans. While 37 states (and Washington D.C.) currently recognize marriage equality, SCOTUS’ decision on the matter could bring freedom to marry for all same-sex couples in the … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Why don’t we care that our government is intentionally killing US citizens with drone strikes?

NBC foreign correspondent Ayman Moyhadeen was on The Dean Obeidallah Show last weekend to talk the drone strike in Pakistan that the Obama administration revealed took the lives of an American and Italian hostage. While the killing of these two was … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Why don’t we care that our government is intentionally killing US citizens with drone strikes?

NBC foreign correspondent Ayman Moyhadeen was on The Dean Obeidallah Show last weekend to talk the drone strike in Pakistan that the Obama administration revealed took the lives of an American and Italian hostage. While the killing of these two was … Continued

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It’s not over: Julie Mason’s top political stories of the week

It was so fun this week hosting SiriusXM colleague Michelangelo Signorile in the Press Pool with Julie Mason. Mike, host of his own show from 3-6 pm ET on SiriusXM’s Progress Channel 127, has a new book out called It’s Not Over: Getting Beyond Tolerance, … Continued

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It’s not over: Julie Mason’s top political stories of the week

It was so fun this week hosting SiriusXM colleague Michelangelo Signorile in the Press Pool with Julie Mason. Mike, host of his own show from 3-6 pm ET on SiriusXM’s Progress Channel 127, has a new book out called It’s Not Over: Getting Beyond Tolerance, … Continued

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Neil deGrasse Tyson defends his ‘defense’ of Scientology + talks about taking their test

A recent headline (Neil deGrasse Tyson Defends Scientology—and the Bush Administration’s Science Record) resulted in, well, more headlines. It all stemmed from some comments the astrophysicist made about Scientology in the wake of the HBO documentary, Going Clear. DeGrasse Tyson clarified his … Continued

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Neil deGrasse Tyson defends his ‘defense’ of Scientology + talks about taking their test

A recent headline (Neil deGrasse Tyson Defends Scientology—and the Bush Administration’s Science Record) resulted in, well, more headlines. It all stemmed from some comments the astrophysicist made about Scientology in the wake of the HBO documentary, Going Clear. DeGrasse Tyson clarified his … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Are women truly inferior in Islam?

“Why are woman treated like ‘second class citizens’ in Islam?” This is a question I have been asked many times. Well, Harris Zafar, the national spokesperson for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA and author of “Demystifying Islam: Tackling the Tough Questions,” … Continued

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The Dean Obeidallah Show: Are women truly inferior in Islam?

“Why are woman treated like ‘second class citizens’ in Islam?” This is a question I have been asked many times. Well, Harris Zafar, the national spokesperson for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA and author of “Demystifying Islam: Tackling the Tough Questions,” … Continued

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Jane Goodall talks about the beautiful new ‘soap opera’ Monkey Kingdom

Would you ever pass up a movie described as “Downton Abbey meets Game of Thrones”? Of course not! Larry Flick sat down with Jane Goodall and Dr. M. Sanjayan to talk about Monkey Kingdom (narrated by Tina Fey!), the new documentary that follows … Continued

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Jane Goodall talks about the beautiful new ‘soap opera’ Monkey Kingdom

Would you ever pass up a movie described as “Downton Abbey meets Game of Thrones”? Of course not! Larry Flick sat down with Jane Goodall and Dr. M. Sanjayan to talk about Monkey Kingdom (narrated by Tina Fey!), the new documentary that follows … Continued

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Tune in for Cuba Week on Stand Up! with Pete Dominick

Spend all week talking about Cuba with special guests on Stand Up! with Pete Dominick on SiriusXM Insight (Ch. 121) every day at 9 am ET (replays at 10 pm ET). Monday 4/20 Ada Ferrer, professor of History, Latin American and … Continued

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Tune in for Cuba Week on Stand Up! with Pete Dominick

Spend all week talking about Cuba with special guests on Stand Up! with Pete Dominick on SiriusXM Insight (Ch. 121) every day at 9 am ET (replays at 10 pm ET). Monday 4/20 Ada Ferrer, professor of History, Latin American and … Continued

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