The Hyperbole Hour

Kwass and Jon discuss and recap the GOP race for presidential nominee in a roundtable with Jon Healey of the Los Angeles Times and Justin Sink of The Hill. They also talk about why Mitt Romney will lose to President Obama with Catherine Poe of The Washington Times Communities.

Kwass and Jayvee discuss the controversial Arizona immigration law with Jim Nintzel of Tucson Weekly. They also talk about the Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act in a round table with Linda Feldmann of The Christian Science Monitor and Tim Vock of Examiner.com.

Terry Gardner, a freelance travel journalist who syndicates with the Huffington Post and Spicy of CelebritySmackBlog.com, join the Kwass in a panel discussion to discuss Jay Leno's return to The Tonight Show. Scott Mendelson, a longtime film critic who syndicates with the Huffington Post, Film Threat, and Open Salon, also joins the Kwass to breakdown Avatar's success at the box office. Inside reporter Jon presents a special report on Avatar.

Gavin Schmidt, co-author of Climate Change: Picturing the Science and blogger for RealClimate.org joins Kwass and Ilya to discuss the scientific challenges we have regarding climate change. Bill Hewitt, a blogger for the Foreign Policy Association and Amanda Little, author of Power Trip: From Oil Wells to Solar Cells--Our Ride to the Renewable Future and columnist for Grist, also join the hosts as part of a panel discussion to discuss the impact of the Copenhagen Conference on addressing the challenges presented by the climate change crisis.

Nick Bilton, a blogger for the New York Times' Bits Blog, joins Kwass and Ilya to talk about the potential for Google's Nexus One. Doug Aamoth, a host of CrunchGear's podcast on BlogTalkRadio, and a blogger for Crunch Gear and MobileCrunch also joins the hosts to breakdown the features of the mobile device that experts say will challenge Apple's iPhone 3GS as the best-selling smartphone in the market. Ilya fills in for Sammy on this episode. This is Episode 3 of Showdock Selects that is airing on its sister station over at The Hyperbole Hour.

Alisha Paul, Social Media & Marketing Manager for ICUC Moderation Services Inc. and co-editor of Snoo.ws joins Kwass and Jon to discuss Twitter's acquisition of Mixer Labs (creator of the GeoAPI). Paul also breakdowns the potential for YouTube Direct Part II amongst other top social media items.

Ray Hansen, co-creator and webmaster of Will it Blend?, Blendtec's immensely popular YouTube channel joins Kwass and Jon for his second appearance to discuss the latest with Blendtec, Will it Blend?, and an inside scoop of how they are expanding their social media presence. George Wright, Blendtec's VP of Sales and Marketing also joins the hosts to discuss the company and the award-winning YouTube channel. On this two hour edition, Kwass and Jon also recap 2009 and the decade in technology, politics, entertainment, and music as Hyperbole airs its milestone 10th episode.

Brandon Walker, singer/songwriter of Chinese Food on Christmas joins Kwass and Jon for his third appearance on one of their shows to discuss the latest happenings with his music and his plans for 2010. It has been a tradition to have Brandon on the show around Christmas time, and the last two years he appeared on Hyperbole's sister show, System Showdown. Brandon Walker's music video of Chinese Food on Christmas has accumulated 1,600,000 views on YouTube. Kwass and Jon also talk about Apple's acquisition of Lala in this episode.

Heather Robinson, an independent journalist who has published in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Daily News' Big Town Big Dreams feature, The American Spectator and others, as well as a well-esteemed blogger for The Huffington Post and Political Mavens joins Kwass and Sammy to discuss Israel's prisoner exchange proposal with Hamas and the halt of Israel settlement building on the West Bank. Ms. Robinson also elaborates on an exclusive conversation she had with Iraqi Parliamentarian Mithal al-Alusi regarding some sensitive information revealing that Iran is extremely close to nuclear capability--much closer than most world leaders, pundits, and the IAEA believe. Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, writer for Israel National News (Arutz Sheva) joins Ethan Kwassman in an exclusive interview from Israel to discuss these aforementioned Middle East issues. This is the debut episode of Showdock Selects that is airing on its sister station over at The Hyperbole Hour.

Tony Bradley, founder and president of S3KUR3, Inc., book reviewer and author of Essential Computer Security and United Communications for Dummies and a freelance writer and blogger for PC World, among many other distinctions, joins Kwass and Jon to discuss the potential for YouTube Direct. The Hyperbole Hour returns from over a one-month hiatus to talk about a new internet venture that could forever link citizen journalism with not only the digital world, but also with mainstream media.

Kwass and Jon return to the air.

Caleb, Jon, Nelson, and Kwass welcome Elias Roman, co-founder of AmieStreet.com as he talks about founding AmieStreet.com, the world of independent music, and its growing popularity. The hosts also discuss Barack Obama's economic stimulus package in office, and how it will create new jobs. On this 6th edition of Hyperbole Radio, the hosts will breakdown Microsoft's software chip fight with Intel's GNU/ Linux and what it means for the open source industry. The Politics of the Week concerns the Stimulus Package. The Music du Jour is the Grammy Award winners and Chris Brown in trouble with the Law. The Tech on Tap discussed is online competitors in the world of the indie music.

Caleb, Jon, Nelson, and Kwass welcome Elias Roman, co-founder of AmieStreet.com as he talks about founding AmieStreet.com, the world of independent music, and its growing popularity. The hosts also discuss Barack Obama's first two weeks in office, and his commitment to bipartianship. On this 5th edition of Hyperbole Radio, the hosts will breakdown the new ownership of Yahoo! and what it means for the industry. The Politics of the Week concerns the Rod Blagojevich outster. The Music du Jour is the first "real" round of American Idol. The Tech on Tap discussed is AmieStreet.com.

This is the last Legal Docket on Hyperbole Radio before moving over to official BTR show page. On this MLK edition, Special guest and Murrow highschool alum Ilya Arbit joins the hosts to discuss the latest legal and political issues. Alongside Kwass, Jay and fellow BTR host Jon, Ilya discusses the economic policies President-elect Barack Obama will implement once he's sworn in as the 44th president on Tuesday. The hosts divulge into the plan behind the senate's release of a bailout fund. They also discuss the court proceedings involving Madoff. Also on the docket is the topic of aviation laws and the legal issues facing US Airways after the miracle on the Hudson. As always, controversy swerves on the Docket and they'll breakdown the Supreme Court's affirmation of spying overseas.

Caleb, Jon, Nelson, and Kwass talk about the Obama inauguration and the preparations leading to this historic event. The Politics of the Week concerns the Rod Blagojevich scandal. The Music du Jour is the American Idol Season 8 debut, and the fourth American Idol judge. The Tech on Tap discussed is 12seconds.TV. Hyperbole Radio also is proud to plug Caleb's new album on amiestreet.com.

The Legal Docket is your source to talk legal issues and contemporary law with Kwass and Jay. In the opening episode, Kwass & Jay breakdown the constitutionality behind the Blagojevich indictment as well as the Illinois' governor's denial of selling the Senate seat. Special guest and Murrow alum Ilya Arbit gives his take on the scandal and the background beat on dirty Illinois politics. The hosts also discuss the best legislative approach to solving the economic woes. With Barack Obama's inauguration looming, the inevitable closure of Guantanamo Bay is also on the Docket. And of course, the ongoing saga with Bernie Madoff and the feds is also breached upon.

In closing out 2008, the hosts of myPourri debut Hyperbole Radio. As the show moves onto a new network for 2009, it takes on a new name to signify that change. Before Jon and Kwass will discuss change, they'll recap 2008 in terms of music, movies, and current events. They'll be sure to give their take on the poignant photo album of 2008 in pictures released by The New York Times. Happy New Year to all!

Caleb, Jon, and Kwass discuss some of the hottest artists and musicians in the music world today and whether they think they'll still be as popular even 5 years down the line. In the tech world, they'll breakdown some unknown gadgets that could change the way you go about your daily routines.

Caleb, Jon, and Kwass break down the crucial debates of the 2008 Presidential Election as they'll discuss both sides in the first ever episode of myPourri. In addition, they'll talk music and technology to round out the plethora of topics on myPourri. Make myPourri your own potpourri by joining in on the discussion.