(Apologies to Dan'l Webster for the title...)

This episode, an exclusive interview with Sen. Mike Gravel, former Senator from the state of Alaska, and current Presidential candidate from the Democratic Libertarian Party!  Also, news from all four(!) parties, and a special report on unions in America (hint: we're in favor!)  All this, plus disturbingly sexy slime monsters (don't ask...)

Music for this episode by Michael Brett.  Go check 'im out!

Other notes for this episode:

• A pint of "bitter" for Obama?
  
• Tavis Smiley
  
• A Muzzle to the Texas Democrats for keeping Kucinich off the ballot
• McCain screws up on foreign policy - again
• Bob Barr for President, question mark?

Senator Gravel speaks:

• The National Initiative for Democracy
• Citizen Power: A Mandate for Change
• The Kyl-Leiberman Amendment on Iran
• Gravel challenges Clinton on her vote for the above - and Hillary laughs it off

UNION!:

• UFCW Workers approve new contract (WashPost)
  
• UAW, American Axle talks proceeding (Reuters)
  
• Hillary Clinton on the Board of Wal-Mart (NYTimes)
  

And for those who speak Odeo:

My Odeo Channel (odeo/3cdc53322531f77d)

Everybody grab a chair when the music stops!  In this episode, Mike Gravel ends up with the Libertarian Party, Harry Reid ends up in the smoke-filled room at the back of DNC Headquarters, and random Canadian conservatives end up in their basement fallout shelters, protecting themselves diligently from those durn Green "facists".  (Jonah Goldberg, call your office!  But do it on the secure Bat-phone - you never know when they might be listening!)

Also, music from Vanessa Peters and Ice Cream on Mondays (and thankfully not from Bo Bice!).  And finally, Steve delivers an Olbermannesque "special commentary", with music from Blowin' Chunks!

Our promo this episode was for One Eighteen: Migration...

Other items of note:

• The Major Leagues' answer to the Green Party!  (Though I think the Green Party can pitch better...)
• "The Hits Just Keep on Comin'" at The Hidden Message
• Let's hear it for Fair Use!  Take that, RIAA!
• GK and the Renegades have some friends on this side of the pond (besides us!)  Also, tour dates for all of you in England!