The topics we’re discussing today are:

• Charlie Trentelman will get us up to speed on what he means when he blogs “Signs of the end times”.
• I’ll also start a discussion about how I think the national media is actually responsible for keeping America divided into “left” and “right”.
• A VeganMoFo isn’t what you think it is. Cathy Burt will tell us what it means.

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Joining Casey Shultz today:

• Catherine Burt- Vegan Blogger and Online Developer for the Standard-Examiner
• Charles Trentelman- Reporter,Columnist, Blogger for Standard-Examiner

VeganMoFo

• Cathy’s Blog: http://blogs.standard.net/in-a-gadda-da-vegan/
• Vegan Month of Food Home: http://theppk.com/blog/2008/09/16/veganmofo-is-upon-us/

End of times with Charlie

A group called Utahns for Ethical Government is working to get an initiative on the State ballot that would try to reform ethics in the legislature. Doug Gibson attended a recent meeting on the issue at Mound Fort Middle School in Ogden.

• Charlie’s Post: http://blogs.standard.net/2009/10/06/signs-of-the-end-times/
• NY Times/Poison Angus story: http://www.nytimes.com/…
• NYTimes/Company flipping story: http://www.nytimes.com/…

Casey rants on national media

I think the national media is actually responsible for keeping America divided into the “left” and “right” camps. It’s not because that’s naturally how things are. It’s because television and radio networks have found a way to maximize their profits by creating their own system of demographics that deliver eyes and ears to the corporate advertisers.

At stake is a lot of money. Billions of dollars. Some may say that politicians are responsible for setting the talking points for the American debate but press secretaries can only do so much to steer the media. Our elected officials are not without blame for our country’s division but in a culture where you can’t get elected if you don’t take one side or the other, they are forced to be perceived as more left or more right than they actually are. If they don’t, the press won’t cover them because no one will tune in for a story about “the middle-of-the-road Senator from wherever.”

The issue of the press’ responsibility to report on our government seems to be more skewed the farther away you get from the local coverage. That’s not to say that local stories don’t look for the sensational but when the top national news story for a week is what kind of dog will Barak and Michelle get for Sasha and Malia.

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Have a great week.

The topics we’re discussing today are:

• A ballot initiative is in the works in Utah dealing with Legislative Ethics Reform
• Free speech vs. Mink ranchers in Morgan vs. an Animal Rights Group
• The Wasatch Rambler has single-handedly solved Utah’s budget crisis

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Joining Casey Shultz today:

• Mark Shenefelt- Online General Manager for S-Examiner
• Catherine Burt- Vegan Blogger and Online Developer
• Doug Gibson- Opinion Editor for the S-Examiner
• Charles Trentelman- Reporter,Columnist, Blogger for S-E

A quick thank to Mark for throwing the video up of the weekend’s NASCAR crash.

Minks in Morgan

There’s a controversy brewing in Morgan over recently announced protests against mink ranchers. The Salt Lake Animal Advocacy Movement set November 28th as the date for protests in or around Morgan City. The Standard-Examiner’s Deanne Winterton explains, “the draft was changed to prohibit picketing closer than 1,000 feet from the property line of the proposed target, instead of 100 feet”

• Catherine Burt: The Stink Over Mink in Morgan
• Mark Shenefelt: Morgan fumbles mink protest

Ethics Reform?

A group called Utahns for Ethical Government is working to get an initiative on the State ballot that would try to reform ethics in the legislature. Doug Gibson attended a recent meeting on the issue at Mound Fort Middle School in Ogden.

• Doug Gibson:  At the Utahns for Ethical Government hearing in Ogden
• Utahns for Ethical Government website: http://www.utahethics.org

Charlie fixes budget

Charles Trentelman’s part of the show today was supposed to be about bicycles and how and where to ride safely and that sort of thing but he got a bit sidetracked and the topic changed because he has a solution to Utah’s Budget Crisis.

• Charles Trentelman: Utah budget crisis solved!!!

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Thank you for taking time to listen. This is show number 8 on September 23rd 2009. The Standard-Examiner Blogs Audiocast is all about our blogs and bloggers, their opinions and yours.

We’re going to find a local angle in just a bit to “Sorry Mr. President, it’s a tax.” and we’ll discuss Ogden City politics and whether or not newcomers are welcome.

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At Large Seat “A”

• Mark B. Hains
• Susan Van Hooser

At Large Seat “B”

• Bart Blair
• David Phipps

Link: Weber County Forum

Our top story is the big upgrade at our website, Standard.NET. Mark Shenefelt (Online General Manager) is going to talk to us about the exciting changes and help us get over our fear of change and point out some of the improvements.

Mark and Casey respond to Mike Eames’ blog, Fast is Fun. His latest post is about the changes he would make to NASCAR if he could.

Doug Gibson talks about his post, “A kerfuffle over ‘I Pledge’ at a Farmington school”

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We’re talking to Charlie, Doug, Mark, Cathy, and for the first time, Mike Eames. We’re talking about the following posts and more.

• Texting in cars? A very harsh example. by Charles Trentelman – Aug 27th, 2009
• The passing of a Utah racer…10 years later by Mike Eames – Aug 26th, 2009
• Ashley Force Hood’s BIG boomer (must watch) by Mike Eames – Aug 25th, 2009
• Bennett writes a Book of Mormon book in time for the campaign by Doug Gibson – Aug 26th, 2009
• Advertisers shun Beck after “racist” charge vs Obama by Mark Shenefelt – Aug 24th, 2009
• Mink Farming: A New Job for Michael Vick? by Catherine Burt – Aug 16th, 2009

Today’s show is all about “Obama-care.” we’re going to have with us Columnist, Charlie Trentelman, Editor Doug Gibson and the Online General Manager for StandardNET, Mark Shenefelt.

I also have to point out that The Standard Examiner Blogs Audiocast is now available at iTunes. If you’re listening because you found us there, welcome and make yourself at home and don’t forget to leave a rating.

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Obamacare’s public chaos – Doug

Utahns suck up federal welfare, pay skyrocketing health costs – Charlie

Hate Obamacare? Then please read this -Mark

Illegals aliens are not covered in health care reform bill – Doug

Here’s what’s on the radar this week:

Doug Gibson has been talking a lot about “patriotic dissent” and educating us about how to identify a “hateful mob” in his blog, the Political Surf.

We’ll have a quick talk with Catherine Burt about her blog, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vegan”, and possibly dispel some myths about her.

The Standard-Examiner Blogs Audiocast is all about our blogs and bloggers and the opinions that seem to follow them everywhere.

Today’s show is presented by UtahFindIt.com. The Top of Utah is at your fingertips with Utah FindIt.com!

There’s also lots of stuff going on at blogs.standard.net that we don’t have time to talk about so I’ll direct you to do some reading if you haven’t done so already– Things like Mark Shenefelt and his awkward love of bloody cage fighting. Doug had a chance to talk with the child-star of “Troll 2”. If you know anything about that 1990 film, you’ll have to make sure you read about the critically acclaimed documentary in the post Chatting with the Best Worst Movie director Michael Stephenson.

First up on the show is Catherine Burt, the blogger responsible for In-A-Gadda-Da-Vegan.

You’ve started a feature called “Grill the Vegan.” Your first question is from Bill who asks: “I am constantly arguing with people about B12 deficiency. What is your take on it?”

-it’s a myth-watch for nutrition info post(s)-

As with any blog, there are the malcontents who say things like, “your a liberal nutcase who only wants to impose her beliefs on all others”. What’s your reaction to a statement like that?

-I’m not liberal, nutcase maybe-

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Before we get started though, I need to tell you about the Standard-Examiner ePaper. It’s a completely digital online version of the Standard-Examiner. It has everything including coupons and comics. Plus it has a section you can ONLY find in the Standard-Examiner ePaper.

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Doug: “New rules: Dissent is no longer patriotic”

Charlie: “Did media hide anti-Bush protests? Sadly yes”

Doug: “An example of what a hateful mob is”

Next week we hope to have Cal Grondahl on the show to talk about his process for making the fantastic political cartoons you see in the Standard-Examiner every day. I have to say that I am a Grondahl fan. We’ll also have more talk about the blogs and bloggers at blogs.standard.net this is the StandardNET Blogs Audiocast. I’m Casey Shultz. We’ll talk to you next week.

Thank you for taking time to listen. Today is August 6th 2009 and this is show number 3. As always, we’re talking about the blogs and bloggers of the Standard Examiner hailing from the Top of Utah.

Today’s show is presented by UtahFindIt.com. The Top of Utah is at your your fingertips with UtahFindIt.com.

Total Recall: It Doesn’t Protect the Public
by Catherine Burt – Jul 27th, 2009

The Dem’s despicable ‘mob’ ad
by Doug Gibson – Aug 5th, 2009

Hatch and Bennett, senators from the NRA
by Charles Trentelman – Aug 7th, 2009

Thank you for taking time to listen. Today is July 30th, 2009. Welcome to show number 2, talking about the Standard-Examiner blogs and bloggers.

On the way, we’ll talk about birthers, people who question President Barack Obama’s status as a naturally born American citizen, and our reactions to their claims. You’ll also hear from Charles Trentelman and his thoughts on Orrin Hatches vote against Supreme Court Nominee, Sonia Sotomayor. Plus, Doug Gibson will tell us about his thoughts about all the smooching that’s been going on lately near the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City.

Mark Shenefelt

• Aryan Nations a better heritage check for “birthers”

Charles Trentelman

• Profiles in cowardice?
• Can you prove you are a citizen? No.

Doug Gibson

• On smooching and angry calls
• Will ‘birthers’ contaminate the GOP?

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Thank you for taking time to listen. Today is July 22nd, 2009. This is our first show talking about the Standard-Examiner blogs and bloggers. We’re going to talk about the F-22 and Congress’ lack of support for them and what that could mean to Hill Air Force Base. We’re also going to speak with Standard-Examiner columnist Charles Trentelman about his take on the disturbingly Orwellian behavior of Amazon.com deleting books remotely on Kindle e-book readers.

A big thanks to Amorie Pickett!

Here’s the link to Charles Trentelman’s post:

When Orwell is right, something’s very wrong

Here’s the link to Mark Shenefelt’s post:

F-22: Can we interest you in extended protection, sir?

You’ve been listening to the Standard-Examiner Blogs Audiocast. My name is Casey Shultz and I’m happy to be your guide. If you have any suggestions that would make our blog site better or you’ve noticed that our tail-pipe has been dragging on the pavement for the last mile-and-a-half, please let us know. My profile at blogs-dot-standard-dot-net has a mail form on it so you can send me a message.

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Each week we’ll talk about the issues that show up on the blogs and speak with the bloggers and opinion starters in the Top of Utah. Notable comments also make good fair so discuss the issues at blogs-dot-standard-dot-net.

Here’s a quick overview of some of the bloggers at the Standard-Examiner.

Charles Trentelman writes “Blogging the Rambler” and Mark Shenefelt’s blog is called “Why are you crying?” When I have some spare time I’m going to ask him what, if anything, that means.

Doug Gibson handles the Political Surf and uses the blog and Twitter to deliver mostly right-leaning commentary and opinion. If you use Twitter, you should follow “politicalsurf”. One of the opinions that Doug posted on Facebook related to the Kiss-ins near the Salt Lake Temple got the attention of people and we’re going to find out what he thinks about that next week.

Jasen Asay keeps up two blogs on the site. One is for Weber State University athletics and the other is for Real Salt Lake, the Major League Soccer team.

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vegan is a blog by Catherine Burt that talks about healthy alternative food and lifestyle choices that are compassionate to animals.

Thank you again for listening to the Standard-Examiner Blogs Audiocast. Please read us online at blogs-dot-standard-dot-net and leave your comments because this show is going to be as much about you and your reactions to issues as it is to those starting the topics.

We’ll talk to you next week.