Newt Gingrich Anticipates that the "Whole Country Will Watch" McCain's Convention Speech

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich commends McCain for "putting the whole country first" by emphasizing Hurricane Gustav during this year's Republican Convention.


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What Should John McCain Do Now?

What does John McCain do now? From the floor of the RNC, Jack Rice analyzes the impact of Hurricane Gustav and the politics of natural disasters.

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"After 8 years of George Bush . . . the constitution itself has been shredded"

John Nichols, reporter for "The Nation", speaks with Talk Radio News Service reporter Elia Herman at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO. Nichols talks about the recent Supreme Court ruling striking down the Washington DC handgun ban and its role in the election.
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Jimmy Dean, Chair of Democracy for America, discusses party unity.

Jimmy Dean, Chair of Democracy for America and brother of DNC Chair Howard Dean, speaks on party unity, Democracy for America, and Obama's 50-state campaign strategy. (7:03)
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Heather Smith, Executive Director of Rock the Vote, discusses the youth vote.

Elia Herman interviews Heather Smith, Executive Director of Rock the Vote. (7:15)
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Ellen Ratner Interviews Congressman Chet Edwards

Former Vice- Presidential hopeful Rep. Chet Edwards (D-Texas) discusses Sen. Barack Obama's (D-Ill.) choice of Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) as his running mate with Bureau Chief Ellen Ratner. He also discusses his congressional district and issues facing Americans. Edwards answers questions about the current energy crisis as well as the American health care system and claims that it is not impossible for Sen. Obama to win Texas in the November election (5:17).
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Talk Radio News at the Democratic Convention

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Jack Rice describes the opening of the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
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Mississippi-Like Waters Flowed Through Downtown Cedar Rapids

Craig Harwood, an engineer at Rockwell-Collins, discusses the massive waters that flowed through downtown Cedar Rapids.  (0:50)


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Flood Report From the Banks of the Cedar River

As the waters recede from the banks of the Cedar River, Dan Patterson - Cedar Rapids, Iowa native - reports on the extent of known damage. (2:44)
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Flooding

Mary Skopec from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources describes why this year's flood has been so devastating and how development has increased it's impact.  Ms. Skopec also details how restoration of wetlands can word in tandum with agriculture to minimize damage of future floods. (6:27)
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"This country's economy is sick!"

At a press conference on making the American dream more affordable, Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), says that the Republican minority won't allow them "to make progress." He says that the situation is like the Republicans pushing hard on the brakes of a tandem bicycle while the Democrats are trying to pedal forward. But, he adds that the Democrats will continue to "push." (1:00)
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Eastern Iowa Resident Describes Flood Damage

Marion Patterson, Eastern Iowa resident, describes the extent of flood damage, and talks about why development on historic flood planes causes such severe damage. (4:53)



Relentless, driving rains pummel Iowa corn fields.  Photo by Marion Patterson.
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Iowa Flood the "Katrina of the Midwest"

Dan Patterson speaks with Cedar Rapids, Iowa resident Dave Langston about the devastating impact of flooding in Eastern Iowa. Mr. Langston describes the extent of the damage in Cedar Rapids, evacuations, and the flood's impact on animals. The flood could destroy up to 20% of the Midwest's corn crops, significantly impacting food and fuel prices around the world. Corn has risen from about $2.50 per bushel to over $7.00 per bushel. Local lawmakers say the price could rise as high as $9.00 per bushel. (7:21)



Local Iowa corn field. Photo by Marion Patterson.

TRNS Chief UN Correspondent Dan Patterson grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. If you have commentary, feedback, pictures or video of the Eastern Iowa Flood, send them to danpatterson [at] talkradionews [dot] com
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Climate change is influenced by humans

Bryan Arroyo, assistant director for the Endangered Species program at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spoke today about polar bears being put in the threatened species list. He said that we are in a changing climate and while there are disagreements about the magnitude, but the scientific research is clear and climate change is occurring. There is a 90 percent probability that climate change is influenced or forced by human release of greenhouse gases. (1:01)
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