Good friends Victor Davis Hanson and Bruce Thornton joined the show. We covered a wide range of subjects including the state of war, the Muslim world, the White House scandals and more.

Mitt Romney was on the Tonight Show

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With Memorial Day coming up, war veteran SSgt. David Castillo joined us in studio to discuss his two tours of Iraq. He believes that we should be out of Iraq years ago, but we are still there because of oil interests. He is unhappy that the Obama administration is cutting back on military spending, such as no raises, cuts in health care and closing down of on-base commissaries.

We also talked about veterans views on Obama, and how he views public opinion on war.

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Fresno police chief Jerry Dyer joined the show. He talked about the recent gang crackdown and threats on his department. When asked about response times, he said it is about 7 minutes for in-progress, life threatening situations, and 13 minutes for other types of crimes. Dyer weighed in on the union negotiations. He see his role has a facilitator between the union and the city.

Dyer couldn't talk directly on Measure G (because he is still on the clock, and in uniform, which would be a violation of government code). But, he looks forward to putting the issue in the rear view mirror. He believes that Mayor Swearengin's support for Measure G is genuine.

A caller asked the Chief if he would run for sheriff. Dyer said his plan for the immediate future is to remain as Fresno police chief.

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A big thank you to veterans for their service bill@powertalk967.com

The Measure G vote is only a few weeks away. Doug Vagim from the No on G campaign, along with Susan McCall, a citizen against the trash vote, joined the show. Vagim is a former county supervisor. McCall is a Fresno resident who researched the issue and put together the numbers (View Document). Listen to the broadcast on the OnDemanders at the top of the page. Yes on G's campaign manager Tim Clark called in. We asked, where's the Mayor? How come she can't come on. Tim hemmed and hawed and squirmed and made excuses. She's busy. She's just one of supporters, etc.

Yes on G's campaign manager Tim Clark called in. We asked, where's the Mayor? How come she can't come on. Tim hemmed and hawed and squirmed and made excuses. She's busy. She's just one of supporters, etc. No, she is THE face of the campaign. Take his non-answer for what you will. Tim and Doug argued whether this is a springboard for a possible Ashley Swearengin run at governor.

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Harry Reid once said taxes are voluntary. What an idiot.

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Congressman Devin Nunes grilled the former acting IRS chief this morning:

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This may be the most awesome doctor in the world.

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Giants P Jeremy Affeldt is an ultra-honest ballplayer. After discovering a contract snafu, he was overpaid and returned the money.

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We invited both Leitica Perez and Andy Vidak to join us ahead of Tuesday's senate district 16 election. Leticia showed up. Andy didn't.

We asked her more tough questions. She is against any gun restrictions, including today's vote to ban lead ammunition. She agrees with Bill that gun permits should be recognized across state lines. She is against any taxing of cigarettes. She is against the idea of creating intergender bathrooms, saying she doesn't want a man during her "private time."

She justified her ads against Andy Vidak and his tax stances. Leticia does support high speed rail.

When asked why not raise minimum wage to $15/hr. (she is supports a hike to $9.50). she gave a non-answer.

(I referenced this story of Leticia that I liked on KGET).

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The state assembly voted to ban lead ammunition for hunting. Another infringement of our gun rights in the name of the "environment."

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Venezuela needs to import toilet paper. Are we prepared if disaster hits us? The key is food storage. Gas prices are going up. Make sure you are ready.

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Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Visalia/Fresno) made some startling allegations that the Justice Department has seized congressional phone records.

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