Rubbing It In

Ointment Transcript 12/10/07

2008-02-05T10:48:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #423: "The Big O"

Oprah Winfrey isn't telling us what to think, she's just saying if we think, we'll vote for Obama. Meanwhile Mike Huckabee is sticking by his comments that AIDS patients ought to be isolated. They don't even do that with lepers anymore, do they? All that and more in the news for Monday, December 10, 2007 - UN Human Rights Day.

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Ointment Transcript 12/7/07

2008-02-05T10:36:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #422: "Week in Review 12/7/08"

Steve looks back at some of the stories making news for the week ending December 7, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 12/6/07

2008-02-05T10:34:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #421: "Words of War"

President Bush knew back in August about Iran halting its nuclear program. "Knew" is perhaps too strong - he was told. And Brad Pitt may give up acting. I thought he did that when he made "Meet Joe Black." All this and more news for Thursday, December 6, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 12/5/07

2008-02-05T10:31:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #420: "Guest: Brett Walkow"

Comedian Brett Walkow (Tonight Show, Vegas) talks about dating.

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Ointment Transcript 12/4/07

2008-02-05T10:28:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #419: "No Nukes is Good Nukes"

US intelligence says that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons so maybe Bush will declare war on US intelligence. Putin and Chavez face their electorates with differing results. A teddy bear causes an international incident and Senator Larry Craig gets more action than you. All this and more for December 4, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 12/3/07

2008-01-07T12:38:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #418: "Free Troy Stanley"

Fox News identifies Troy Stanley as the wrong hostage-taker during the Hillary Clinton campaign headquarters crisis. The problem is he was not the guy; though they continued to defame him for an hour on national TV. Meanwhile, CNN was chatting with the real perpetrator, Leeland Eisenberg on the phone - but not revealing his identity for security reasons.

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Ointment Transcript 11/30/07

2008-01-07T12:36:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #417: "Week in Review 11/30/07"

Steve looks back at some of the stories making news for the week ending November 30th, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 11/29/07

2007-11-28T17:31:00.001-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #416: "Our Secret Weapon"

Musharraf gives up military post but not his dress-up clothes. OJ Simpson says he's not guilty. Here we go again. E! Entertainment TV says no trial re-enactments because it's not as "entertaining" as double homicide. All this and more news for November 29, 2007. Plus a ticker!

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Ointment Transcript 11/28/07

2007-11-28T17:31:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #415: "Guest: Adam Gropman"

Comedian Adam Gropman discusses the writers strike and Adam Sandler.

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Ointment Transcript 11/27/07

2007-11-28T17:30:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #414: "Purple Haze"

Trent Lott quits! Bush wishes he could. And Cheney may have no choice. It's all this and more news on November 27, 2007, - the day that would have been Jimi Hendrix's 65th birthday.

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Ointment Transcript 11/26/07

2007-11-28T17:27:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #413: "The Buzz is Killing Me"

President Bush is holding a Middle East peace summit in Maryland but Duncan Hunter just wants to review movies. A whole bunch of poll numbers and other news for November 26, 2007 - Cyber Monday!

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Ointment Transcript 11/21/07

2007-11-28T17:26:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #412: "Guest: CJ"

Comedian CJ is the guest on today's episode of The Ointment.

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Ointment Transcript 11/20/07

2007-11-28T17:25:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #411: "Pardon Me"

The presidential candidates are trying to out-tough each other on illegal immigration. Meanwhile the Catholic Bishops encourage voters to select someone who adheres to their beliefs - which, I guess means voting for "none of the above." And how about that Hannah Montana, huh?

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Ointment Transcript 11/19/07

2007-11-28T17:23:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #410: "Family Matters"

The presidential candidates are trying to out-tough each other on illegal immigration. Meanwhile the Catholic Bishops encourage voters to select someone who adheres to their beliefs - which, I guess means voting for "none of the above." And how about that Hannah Montana, huh?

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Ointment Transcript 11/11/16

2007-11-16T15:33:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #409: "Week in Review: 11/16/07"

Steve looks back on some of the stories makig news for the week ending November 16, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 11/15/07

2007-11-16T15:31:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #408: "Vegas, Baby!"

Steve takes a look at the Democratic presidential candidates as they prepare fpr their debate in Las Vegas, Nevada. And also a look at the clip of a trash-talkin' granny asking Senator John McCain, "How do we beat the bitch?"

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Ointment Transcript 11/14/07

2007-11-16T15:28:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #407: "Guest: Ina Romeo"

Actress / comedian Ina Romeo disccusses her family and her new show, "Pawn Shop" on today's episode of "The Ointment."

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Ointment Transcript 11/13/07

2007-11-16T15:27:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #406: "Random Acts of Snideness"

Steve is back from vacation and swears he didn't cause the San Francisco Bay oil spill while he was there. There's also a big oil spill in Russia, a new attorney general and Giuliani's BFF is indicted. Catch up on all the news for Monday, November 12, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 11/12/07

2007-11-16T15:24:00.000-08:00

"The Ointment" Episode #405: "To Russia with Oil"

Steve is back from vacation and swears he didn't cause the San Francisco Bay oil spill while he was there. There's also a big oil spill in Russia, a new attorney general and Giuliani's BFF is indicted. Catch up on all the news for Monday, November 12, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 11/02/07

2007-11-03T07:39:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #404: "Week in Review 11/02/07"

Steve looks back on some stories making news for the week ending November 2, 2007 and announces the 100 dollar winner of October's best comment.

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Ointment Transcript 11/01/07

2007-11-03T07:38:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #403: "Dia de los Muertos"

Talk about Dia de los Muertos: karen Hughes is out and Attorney General Mukasey is in danger of sinking because of waterboarding. And Dennis Kucinich is seeing UFOs. All that and more on the first day of November 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 10/31/07

2007-11-03T07:37:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #402: "Guest: Jeff Bornstein"

Comedian Jeff Bornstein talks about his teenage daughter and entertaining the troops in Iraq.

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Ointment Transcript 10/30/07

2007-11-03T07:35:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #401: "Don't Cry for Me, Chappaqua"

Argentina elects its first female President - and she's a former First Lady. Hmmm. The President of France storms out of an interview with "60 Minutes" becausee they were asking him about his divorce. Apparently, he doesn't watch much American TV. All that and more for October 30, 2007 - Devil's Night!

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Ointment Transcript 10/29/07

2007-11-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #400: "The Larry King Episode"

Steve discusses the 400th episode of "The Ointment" on the "Larry King Show."

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Ointment Transcript 10/26/07

2007-10-26T15:18:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #399: "Week in Review 10/26/07"

Steve looks back at some of the stories making news for the week ending October 26, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 10/25/07

2007-10-26T15:12:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #398: "Young Women's Day of Action"

Could the fires in California be caused by terrorists? And did you know you spent $8,000 of your hard-earned dollars fighting the war in Iraq? That and Laura Bush's fashionable guests and other news for October 25, 2007, National Young Women's Day of Action.

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Ointment Transcript 10/24/07

2007-10-26T15:09:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #397: "Mad Money"

Comedian Beny Mena (Playboy Channel, Latino Comedy Festival) is a guest on today's "The Ointment."

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Ointment Transcript 10/23/07

2007-10-26T15:07:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #396: "Mad Money"

What's $42 billion when it's not your money? Look out for Huckabee! And magicians sexual escapades. All this and more news for October 23, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 10/22/07

2007-10-22T15:28:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #395: "Angry Dick"

As Dick Cheney continues to threaten war, Halliburton continues to reap the profits. Red Sox crush Indians to advance to World Series. And Sam Brownback is crushed that he has to drop out of Presidential race. All this and more news for October 22, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 10/19/07

2007-10-22T15:27:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #394: "Week in Review 10/19/07"

Steve takes a look back at some of the stories making news for the week ending October 19, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 10/18/07

2007-10-22T15:26:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #393: "Reds in Funk over Monk"

Reds in funk over monk and other news. Like the fact 60,000 Turkish troops are lined up on the border with Iraq just waiting to invade. Almost as scary as when we did it. Oh, and I bet you can't wait til the new Spice Girls album drops.

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Ointment Transcript 10/17/07

2007-10-22T15:25:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #392: "Guest: Dan McFeeley"

Singer / songwriter Dan McFeeley is a guest on today's show performing his song "It's Not Fair."

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Ointment Transcript 10/16/07

2007-10-22T15:23:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #391: "Ann Coulter Secret Lovve Revealed"

In this episode of "E! Hollywood True Story," obtained by "The Ointment," the secret love of controversial political commentator Ann Coulter is revealed for the first time.

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Ointment Transcript 10/15/07

2007-10-15T10:31:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #390: "No Glass Ceiling Here"

Rich are getting richer, freeways are dangerous and helping people is depressing. Doesn't sound like news, but it is on October 15, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 10/12/07

2007-10-15T10:29:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #389: "Week in Review 10/12/07"

Steve looks back at some stories making news for the week ending October 12, 2007.
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Ointment Transcript 10/11/07

2007-10-11T10:52:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #388: "Win a Hundred Bucks"

Win a $100 real money just for posting the best comment to www.theointment.com during the month of October. So be witty, snide or insightful - it's up to you. Winner is at the sole discretion of the host. Oh yeah, there is news today and Jimmy Carter better watch his ass.

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Ointment Transcript 10/10/07

2007-10-11T10:50:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #387: "Guest: Adam Richmond"

Comedian Adam Richmond is a guest on "The Ointment" today. Among other things, he discusses tourists, text messaging and Google.

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Ointment Transcript 10/9/07

2007-10-11T10:49:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #386: "Best Friends Forever"

Happy Leif Erikson Day! And now the news: even though the UK is bailing on us in Iraq they really are our BFF. Right? And check out the new Ms. Olympia. Ouch! All this and more news for October 9, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 10/8/07

2007-10-11T10:47:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #385: "Strawberry Fields Forever"

The EPA has approved a little topping for your strawberries: poison! Poison also the ingredient in that Boy Scout Merit badge you've got on your sash. And it was box office poison that caused Ben Affleck's career to tailspin, but it was all J-Lo's fault. All this and some less toxic news for October 8, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 10/5/07

2007-10-11T10:46:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #384: "Week in Review 10/5/07"

Steve looks back at some of the stories making news for the week ending October 5, 2007 and, as always on Fridays, there's a news quiz question.

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Ointment Transcript 10/4/07

2007-10-11T10:44:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #383: "Depression Screening Day"

The Attorney General nominee once worked for a Dial-a-Porn company, Mitt Romney is on TV more than the "Can you hear me now?" guy and the Prius can kill you. All this and more news for October 4, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 10/3/07

2007-10-11T10:43:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #382: "Guest: Don Reed"

Comedian Don Reed (HBO, Comedy Central, NBC) talks about Vegas, movies and Jesse Jackson.

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Ointment Transcript 10/2/07

2007-10-11T10:42:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #381: "Happy Birthday, Libra!"

Happy Birthay, Libras. Homeland Security is warning you not to take your toys on the airplane. The Dow Jones hit an all-time high. And hey, how about that free Radiohead album? And finally... sad news for Britney Spears who lost custody of her kids. But on the bright side, it's great news for her kids.

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Ointment Transcript 10/1/07

2007-10-11T10:23:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #380: "Moctoberfest"

It's Moctoberfest. So much to mock and only a month to do it! The President wants to spend 200 billion on the war and zero on insuring poor children. Larry Craig hasn't resigned as promised. Bush goes green. And an old lady marries a woman 58 years her junior. So much to mock; how is it all going to fit in just one month?

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Ointment Transcript 9/28/07

2007-10-11T10:22:00.001-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #379: "Week in Review 9/28/07"

Steve looks at some of the stories making news for the week ending September 28, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 9/27/07

2007-10-11T10:20:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #378: "Jerking Us Around"

Senator Larry Craig is back! Or more correctly, he never left. The date he promised to resign from the Senate is fast approaching - September 30th; but he doesn't show any signs of packing. Well, not packing boxes anyway. Oh yeah, there's some other news, too.

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Ointment Transcript 9/26/09

2007-10-11T10:19:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #377: "James Tripp for President"

In an "Ointment" exclusive, James Tripp announces his candidacy for President of the United States.

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Ointment Transcript 9/25/07

2007-10-11T10:18:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #376: "One Hit Wonders"

In honor of national "One Hit Wonder" Day, Steve finds a song to go with every story in the news today, including the UAW strike, Senator Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton's charm offensive on five Sunday talk shows, and Mickey Rooney pimping himself out to party hosts.

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Ointment Transcript 9/24/07

2007-10-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #375: "The Silent Episode"

In memory of the passing of famed mime Marcel Marceau and in recognition of Deaf Awareness Week, today's show is silent.

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Ointment Transcript 9/21/07

2007-09-21T17:23:00.001-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #374: "Week in Review 9/21/07"

Steve looks back at some of the stories making news for the week ending September 21, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 9/20/07

2007-09-20T10:21:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #373: "Lady Killers"

OJ Simpson is free on bail. And he's angry. Just thought you might want to know. Phil Spector may be free soon as the jury is hung. In political news, Barack Obama is not being black enough, so says Jesse Jackson. All this news and more on The Ointment for September 20, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 9/19/07

2007-09-20T10:20:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #372: "Guest: Dan Barton"

Comedian Dan Barton talks politics, family and his dog's balls on today's show.

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Ointment Transcript 9/18/07

2007-09-20T10:19:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #371: "Juice on the Brain"

Can't get OJ off my mind. Even though Hillary announces her health care plan and Fox TV is censoring poor Sally Field. All this and more news for September 18, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 9/17/07

2007-09-20T10:18:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #370: "Happy Chocolate Day"

The Juice is not loose. OJ is behind bars and now the search begins for the "real thief." Lots of political news today from Mike Gravel, Ted Stevens, John McCain and President Bush. But watch anyway.

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Ointment Transcript 9/14/07

2007-09-20T10:17:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #369: "Week in Review 9/14/07"

Steve looks back at some of the news making headlines for the week ending September 14, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 9/13/07

2007-09-20T10:15:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #368: "Happy Chocolate Day"

Happy 150th birthday, Milton Hershey. Now go enjoy yourself some chocolate in honor of National Chocolate Day. President Putin of Russia dissolved his government. Don't you wish we could do that? There's another Republican having illicit sex. So what else is new? Find out by watching today's epsiode of The Ointment.

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Ointment Transcript 9/12/07

2007-09-20T10:13:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #367: "Guest: Kim Waldauer"

Kim Waldauer, star of "Cubenews 1" and "Adventures of Cube Girl" discusses the intimacies of marriage.

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Ointment Transcript 9/11/07

2007-09-20T10:12:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #366: "Back- ground Checks"

The General is under pressure, the First Lady goes under the knife, and the former First Lady is under scrutiny. All this and more is in the news for Patriots Day, Tuesday, Septemeber 11, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 9/10/07

2007-09-20T10:09:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #365: "Oprah, Obama"

Osma bin Laden has released another video. Does anybody watch these anymore? Meanwhile Gen. Petraeus is in the hotseat in front of Congress. The General insists, "Sure the surge is going well. At least better than... here." All this and Oprah and Obama and more on today's news.

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Ointment Transcript 9/7/07

2007-09-20T10:08:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #364: "We're Kicking Ass Week in Review"

Steve looks back at some of the stories making news for the kick-ass week ending Septemer 7, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 9/6/07

2007-09-20T10:06:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #363: "Killer Blondes"

Terrorists caught with hydrogine peroxide! Larry Craig back in a fight to hold onto his Senate seat. He loves holding onto seats. Fred Thompson is officially a candidate. Yawn. Nukes over the heartland and George Bush reads! It's news for September 6, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 9/5/07

2007-09-20T10:04:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #362: "Guest: Graham Elwood"

Comedian Graham Elwood shares his harrowing and uplifting experiences entertaining the troops in Afghanistan.

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Ointment Transcript 9/4/07

2007-09-04T10:54:00.001-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #361: "George Bush's Holiday Weekend"

George Bush wings on over to Iraq for the long holiday weekend. Fred Thompson reveals the worst-kept secret in politics. And look at this prize-winning beard.

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Ointment Transcript 8/31/07

2007-09-04T10:52:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #360: "Week in Review 8/31/07"

Steve looks back at the stories making headlines for the week ending August 31, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 8/30/07

2007-09-04T10:51:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #359: "Leona Helmsley: A Visit from beyond the Grave"

Leona Helmsley drops by the show from the Great Beyond to pay a visit and explain her will.

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Ointment Transcript 8/29/07

2007-09-04T10:49:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #358: "Guest: Steve March Torme'"

Steve March Torme', son of legendary vocalist Mel Torme', performs one of his father's favorite songs today on the show.

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Ointment Transcript 8/28/07

2007-09-04T10:48:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #357: "The Shame Game"

It's time to play America's newest and most fun-filled game, The Shame Game! It's the game anyone can play. All you have to do is be ashamed for public figures because, well, somebody has to.

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Ointment Transcript 8/27/07

2007-09-04T10:46:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #357: "Brad and Angelina, Leave Me Alone"

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are traveling the country stalking Steve. In more noteworthy news: Michael Vick pleads guilty and George Bush has one fan left... in Iraq. And here's a shocker: Amy Winehouse is in rehab. All this and more in the news on August 27, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 8/23/07

2007-09-04T10:45:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #355: "The Dick Cheney Interview"

In this exclusive Ointment interview, Vice President Dick Cheney discusses the difficulties involved in waging war in Iraq.

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Ointment Transcript 8/22/07

2007-09-04T10:44:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #354: "Guest: Nadine Rajabi"

Comedian Nadine Rajabi from National Lampoon Radio is the guest today on The Ointment.

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Ointment Transcript 8/21/07

2007-09-04T10:43:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #353: "Leona Helmsley: the Lady, the Lips, the Legend"

The Ointment mourns the passing of real estate tycoon Leona Helmsley by imagining what she'd have to say about today's news.

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Ointment Transcript 8/20/07

2007-09-04T10:42:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #352: "Light & Lucious"

Israel turns away refugees from Darfur, astronauts head home and - in the business world, Travelocity wants to book you on a vacation to Cuba and RJ Reynolds wants to sell you "light & luscious" cigarettes. All this and more news for August 20, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 8/17/07

2007-09-04T10:40:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #351: "Week in Review 8/17/07"

A look back at the week ending August 17, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 8/16/07

2007-09-04T10:39:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #350: "From Chicago"

Steve reports today from Chicago where he is hoping to run into Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. He also reports that former Speaker of the House and Illinois native-son Dennis Hastert is retiring and Disney insists TV is good for babies.

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Ointment Transcript 8/14/07

2007-09-04T10:38:00.001-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #349: "Smells Like Anderson Cooper"

Steve debuts the commercial for Anderson Cooper's new cologne, "Gunmetal Grey."

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Ointment Transcript 8/13/07

2007-09-04T10:36:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #348: "Cheesed Off"

The money markets are having more ups and downs than Six Flags. Another Mc-frivolous lawsuit. And the ladies from Sex and the City make it big. All this and the rest of the news for Monday August 13, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 8/10/07

2007-09-04T10:35:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #347: "Week in Review 8/10/07"

A look back at some of the top news stories for the week ending August 10, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 8/9/07

2007-09-04T10:33:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #346: "It's Not Brain Surgery"

Teachers in space, celebs in the hospital, the American Red Cross in court... all this and more in today's news. Oh yeah, and one pair of enormous breasts.

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Ointment Transcript 8/8/07

2007-09-04T10:32:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #345: "Guest: Steven Pearl"

Comedian Steven Pearl makes it through an entire interview without fielding a single question.

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Ointment Transcript 8/7/07

2007-09-04T10:29:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #344: "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"

It's National Night Out Day, when we celebrate neighborliness and crime fighting. Today's lesson is everything tastes better when wrapped in a corporate logo. Meanwhile you can smell Kate Moss' scent and lick Brad and Angeline.

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Ointment Transcript 8/06/07

2007-09-04T10:28:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #343: "George Bush Likes White People"

George Bush visits Minnesota. Congress wants to spy on you. And Eddie Murphy gets Scary. It's all in the news today for August 6, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 8/3/07

2007-09-04T10:26:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #342: "Week in Review 8/3/07"

Steve takes a look back at the stories for the week ending August 3, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 8/2/07

2007-09-04T10:25:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #341: "Thriller in Manilla"

Today's news: Foreign cars are overtaking the US economy but the President has a plan! Johnson and Johnson is bleeding employees. And, be careful; if you are imprisoned in ther Philipines, you just may be forced to dance to the music of Michael Jackson.

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Ointment Transcript 8/1/07

2007-09-04T10:18:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #340: "Guest: Flip Schultz"

Comedian Flip Schultz (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Comic Standing) talks about and even shows off his new tattoo.

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Ointment Transcript 7/31/07

2007-09-04T10:17:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #339: "Spirit of Ingmar Bergman"

Steve pays tribute to the passing of one of the world's greatest filmmakers, Ingmar Bergman, by doing today's show how Bergman might have imagined it.

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Ointment Transcript 7/30/07

2007-09-04T10:15:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #338: "Lindsay Lohan is Killing Me"

Today's highlights: Victory at last in Iraq... except it's a soccer tourney. Calling all Fox News advertisers! Dick Cheney's got a plastic heart. And where does the the real Lindsay Lohan end and the pretend Lindsay begin?

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Ointment Transcript 7/27/07

2007-09-04T10:14:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #337: "How Low Can You Get?"

Even the Director of the FBI says Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is not telling the truth in sworn testimony. Meanwhile Wal-Mart lowers its rock-bottom prices and Tom Cruise gets blackmailed. All this and this week's news quiz question.

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Ointment Transcript 7/26/07

2007-09-04T10:11:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #336: "Hug Me"

Steve is back from vacation and has a lot on his mind. He talks about Michael Vick's dog fighting indictment, George Bush's Iraq war, Harriet Mier's contempt of congress and Lindsay Lohan's DUI among other things.

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Ointment Transcript 7/06/07

2007-07-06T16:23:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #335: "Week in Review 7/6/07"

As he prepares for his own All-Star break, Steve looks back on some stories for the week ending July 6, 2007. Plus a viewer joke from Steve Jarczak and this week's quiz question.

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Ointment Transcript 7/05/07

2007-07-05T15:26:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #334: "An Incon- venient Bust"

Bill Clinton blasts Bush for the Libby commutation apparently because he, who pardoned Marc Rich, has no sense of irony. Senaor Patrick Leahy says he's going to take the Bush administration to court because he has no sense of reality. And Al Gore III is busted. All this and how many hot dogs?

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Ointment Transcript 7/04/07

2007-07-05T15:23:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #333: "Guest: Shawn Pelofsky"

Spend this Fourth of July with comedian Shawn Pelofsky as she discusses entertaining the troops and her obsession with reality TV - especially "American Idol" and "Survivor."

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Ointment Transcript 7/03/07

2007-07-05T15:19:00.001-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #332: "The President Who Cried Wolf"

Steve reads a story called "The President Who Cried Wolf" in which a President tells everyone in a village over and over again that a wolf is out to get him. When it turns out that the President helped the wolf, everyone loses faith in the President.

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Ointment Transcript 7/02/07

2007-07-05T15:19:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #331: "Captain America is Dead"

Senator Patrick Leahy has contempt for George Bush. Doing the dishes could save your marriage. A bunch of old rock stars get together. And Captain America may be dead but the Spice Girls are back!

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Ointment Transcript 6/29/07

2007-06-29T10:27:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #330: "Week in Review 6/29/07"

It's the Dog Days of Summer and Steve is taking a look back at the top stories for the week ending July 29, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 6/28/07

2007-06-29T10:24:00.002-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #329: "Civics Lessons"

So many civics lessons in today's show: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas believes high school students have no freedom of speech, even if they are adults. Vice President Dick Cheney is suddenly not part of the executive branch, though clearly he runs it. And Ann Coulter decides to chip in and help John Edwards raise money for his campaign.

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Ointment Transcript 6/27/07

2007-06-29T10:24:00.001-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #328: "Guest: Judith Shelton"

Actress/comedian Judith Shelton is a guest on today's show. Steve and Judith have such a great time discussing mental health and Judith's Hallmark commercial there's no time for the news.

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Ointment Transcript 6/26/07

2007-06-29T10:23:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #327: "Reality is a Conspiracy Theory"

Steve phones in today's performance in honor of the upcoming release of the iPhone. Members of Congress and President Bush are again pushing for immigration reform legislation. If this bill gets any less popular, they're all going to be running for the border. And did you know that bottled water has been banned for city workers in San Francisco?

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Ointment Transcript 6/25/07

2007-06-29T10:21:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #326: "Phoining It In"

Steve phones in today's performance in honor of the upcoming release of the iPhone. Members of Congress and President Bush are again pushing for immigration reform legislation. If this bill gets any less popular, they're all going to be running for the border. And did you know that bottled water has been banned for city workers in San Francisco?

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Ointment Transcript 6/22/07

2007-06-22T11:27:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #325: "Hillary Clinton Theme Song"

"You and I" by Celine Dion is possibly the worst theme song in the history of campaign theme songs. Although Steve loves to lip synch it. He also looks back on a few stories from the week ending June 22, 2007.

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Ointment Transcript 6/21/07

2007-06-22T11:26:00.000-07:00

"The Ointment" Episode #324: "Summer Solstice"

It's the first day of summer, everybody! Let's see what's in the news for Thursday, June 21, 2007. President Bush breaks out his veto pen. John Travolta and Tom Cruise have much in common. And everything's coming up for Rosie.

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