The Ointment

For Art's Sake

Today's news plus a tribute to artist Robert Rauschenberg.

Mr. Tatham Went to Washington

Steve is back with all the latest news including updates on polar bears, Cindy McCain's money and the confessions of a Madame. All this and more for May 15, 2008.

Happy Mothers Day

A look back at the news of the week for May 9, 2008.

Guest: Kevin Avery

Kevin Avery of "Siskel and Negro" is a guest on today's episode of "The Ointment."

Obama Clinton Grudge Match

This is it. Obama and Clinton in a decisive battle. That is until it's not a decisve battle. Indiana and North Carolina weigh in on the long slog toward the Democratic nomination for president.

Down to the Finish

The Kentucky Derby, the election and the Bush administration are all wrapping up and in no case is it pretty.

Week in Review 5/2/08

Steve looks back on the week ending May 2, 2008.

Carrie Snow

Comedian Carrie Snow guests on The Ointment

Obama Delegate

Steve runs as an Obama delegate to the Democratic national Convention.

Daddy's Uterus and other Stories

A Democrat drops out. A man gets pregnant. A fast-food innovator dies. A washed up rocker gets busted. All this and more for Thursday, March 27, 2008.

Guest: Hillary Clinton

Senator Hillary Clitnton (Dem, NY) is a guest on today's show.

Waffle Day

Waffle Day in Sweden is celebrated 9 months to the day before Christmas. Waffle Day in America is every day out on the campaign trail.

4,000th

The 4,000th US soldier dies in Iraq. The peace sign is 50. Bill Richardson endorses Obama. Somebody is snooping into passport files. And JK Rowling considers suicide. All this and more news today on the Ointment.

Week in Review 3/21/08

Steve looks back on some items in the news for the week ending 3/21/08.

Five Years in Iraq, Where's the Cake?

It's the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq - where's the cake? John McCain's a little confused about whom we're fighting. Osama bin Laden makes more idle threats. And Starbucks is in trouble. All this and more news for Thursday, March 20, 2008.

Guest: Mark Warzecha

Political satirist Mark Warzecha is a guest on today's episode of The Ointment.

Not So Super Delegates

Florida opts not to revote, giving up delegates to the Democratic Convention, breaking the tie. Clinton tries to make up for tongue-tied remarks. China ties citizens' tubes, taking away Youtube. All that and more news from a guy who wears a tie.

With Friends Like These

A look at Jeremiah Wright, Geraldine Ferraro and John Hagee, who have been associated with the campaigns of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain respectively. Only Hagee is still an adivsor.

News Quiz 3/14/08

A quiz about what happened in the news during the second week of March 2008.

Ode to Eliot Spitzer's Wife

Steve does the news as his wife stands stoically by.

Guest: Angela Shelton, Part II

Writer, actress, comedian and survivor Anglea Shelton discusses her new book and movie.

Fake Hillary Clinton Ad: Experience Matters

This commercial for the Hillary Clinton campaign exaggerates her experience.

Clinton Obama Dream Ticket

Steve discusses the idea of a Clinton-Obama Dream Ticket.

Week in Review 3/7/08

Hillary and Barack. Obama and Clinton. And a little McCain. That and other news for the week ending March 7, 2008.

Newsflash: Hillary Clinton is Losing

Despite what people who try and sell news like to write about, Hillary Clinton has no likelihood of winning the Democratic nomination. But more importantly, what gives with Prince Harry's hair and Britney Spears' dad? That and more news for Thursday, March 6, 2008.