A good chunk of American electorate are ‘single issue’ voters. At the top of the list of issues are taxes, abortion and guns. Regardless of their own beliefs, politicians – especially GOP politicians – say whatever those single issue voters want to hear. If they have to redefine such a horrible thing as ‘rape’ to […]
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In this segment, travel agent Satya explains why we need travel insurance. I recounted some of my personal experiences with personal space and a caller shared her experiences as well. Date of broadcast: 12-10-26 Audio language: Telugu http://media.blubrry.com/mmgl/telugu.tharangamedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MMGL-12-10-26-Pt-2-of-3-Personal-Space-Travel-Insurance.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 53:12 — 21.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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I love Padmabhushan Yash Chopraji’s films. I paid tribute to this legendary film maker in by remembering some of the memorable scenes from Deewar. Date of broadcast: 12-10-26 Audio language: Telugu http://media.blubrry.com/mmgl/telugu.tharangamedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MMGL-12-10-26-Pt-1-of-3-Tribute-to-Yash-Chopra.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (12.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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In this segment, I talked about a couple of bizarre workplace experiences of mine which involved a few people I worked with. The first involved money laundering, bribery, FBI, Grand Jury, sentencing, murder-suicide and arson. Summary of the case (from DOT website) FHWA Contractor Pleads Guilty to Bribery, Money-Laundering October 06, 1998 Summary Alberto Santiago, […]
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In this segment I talked about the 2012 VP debate, Jack Welch’s infamous tweet and the rank bizarreness of Republican congressional candidates. Jack Welch’s, the loser, wrote a book about winning. Or, in his up-side-down world his definition of winning is different? now infamous tweet: Unbelievable jobs numbers..these Chicago guys will do anything..can’t debate so […]
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A little talk on delightful and really scary villains in movies – Hollywood, Bollywood and Tollywood. And some discussion on the 1st 2012 Presidential Debate. (second of two parts) Date of Broadcast: 2012-10-05 Audio Language: Telugu http://media.blubrry.com/mmgl/telugu.tharangamedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MMGL-2012_10_05-Part-4-of-4-Scary-or-Delightful-Movie-Villians-1st-Presidential-Debate.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:06 — 22.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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A little talk on delightful and really scary villains in movies – Hollywood, Bollywood and Tollywood. And some discussion on the 1st 2012 Presidential Debate. (first of two parts) Date of Broadcast: 2012-10-05 Audio Language: Telugu http://media.blubrry.com/mmgl/telugu.tharangamedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MMGL-2012_10_05-Part-3-of-4-Scary-or-Delightful-Movie-Villians-1st-Presidential-Debate.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:59 — 15.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Voter fraud comes in various shapes and sizes at various levels: Individuals to institutionalized. In this I talk about personal experiences, yesteryear voter fraud in India and the evolution of Carl Rove brand voter suppression efforts in the US since 1999. I talked about Kathrine Harri, Kenneth Blackwell etc. Date of broadcast: 2012-10-05 Audio language: […]
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A portion of this segment was inspired by the Sept 29th Washington Post Column by Steven Pearlstein: I am a job creator: A manifesto for the entitled. I am a private-equity fund manager. I am the misunderstood superhero of American capitalism, single-handedly creating wealth and prosperity despite all the obstacles put in my way by […]
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The conversations covered new rules related to foreign direct investment rule changes in India, iPhone5, Walmart in India. Date of broadcast: 2012-09-21 Audio language: Telugu http://media.blubrry.com/mmgl/telugu.tharangamedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MMGL-2012_09_21-Part-5-of-5-Foreign-Direct-Investment-in-India-Apple-iPhone5-Wal-Mart-in-India.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 37:30 — 17.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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On the 150th birthday of Late Sri Gurazada Vankata Apparao – I remember him for his “Asammathi Patram” – a voice of dissidence against the establishment which was pushing ‘grandhika’ Telugu in to the curriculum at University of Madras. In this scholarly letter he made a cogent argument for teaching in colloquial Telugu. Citations in […]
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This week’s take on Facebook preachings and preachers… Date of Broadcast: 2012-09-21 Audio language: Telugu http://media.blubrry.com/mmgl/telugu.tharangamedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MMGL-2012_09_21-Part-3-of-5-Facebook-Pravachannalu.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:32 — 5.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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The Republican nominee for the office of the President of United States, Willard (Mitt) Romney was caught saying the 47% of American who voted for Obama actually pay no taxes and they believe that they are entitled to welfare…. Date of Broadcast: 2012-09-21 Audio language: Telugu http://media.blubrry.com/mmgl/media.blubrry.com/tharanga_telugu/p/telugu.tharangamedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MMGL-2012_09_21-Part-2-of-5-Callers-Inspiring-Teachers-Comment-on-47pct-Comments.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download () | […]
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Happy 89th birthday to the legend! A couple of callers weigh in with their reverence to the man. Broadcast date: 2012-09-21 Audio Language: Telugu http://media.blubrry.com/mmgl/telugu.tharangamedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MMGL-2012_09_21-Part-1-of-5-Happy-Birthday-ANR-gau.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (12.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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Wrap up segment of the show with some wall posts I thought to be funny. Date of Broadcast: 2012-09-28 Audio Language: Telugu http://media.blubrry.com/mmgl/telugu.tharangamedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MMGL-2012_09_28-Part-3-of-3-Funny-Facebook-Posts.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:10 — 15.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: RSS
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