News to ME with Ken & Mike Redux

Chapter 20: Ken & Mike Redux

Chapter 19 of News to ME: Ken & MIke Redux

It’s been four weeks since the election and sufficient time for our reflection. Also some turkey talk and Michigan vs. Ohio State (and, yes, I refuse to say THE Ohio State - I am not a supporter of unfounded arrogance). Enjoy and subscribe. It’s free!

Chapter 18 of News to ME: Ken & Mike Redux

Election 2024: It is the day after the day after and Mike and I reflect on the aftermath of election 2024. No gloating, no tears. Lots of discussion and debate and morning after quarterbacking.

Chapter 17 of News to ME: Ken & Mike Redux

Seven days before the election. Don’t you want to hear our current analysis of the lay of the election land? Of course you do! Enjoy.

Chapter 16 News to ME: Ken & Mike Redux

The great Veep debate. Who won and does it matter? Other endorsements in the first district and senate race. Is anyone out there really undecided? Why don’t we vote today. And Pete Rose is gone. Is he forgotten?

Chapter 15 News to Me: Ken & Mike Redux

Hard to be a more earth shattering debate than the Biden - Trump debate when Biden was the candidate for president. Who won this round? And does it matter. Also, some discussion about the Patriots, Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and Michigan’s anticipated difficult year.

Chapter 14 of News to ME: Ken & Mike Redux

So now the debate about whether Tim Walz was a good Veep candidate or not. Don't be shocked, but we don't agree! Also a discussion about the olympics and why Steve Kerr seems to hate Jayson Tatum. We even throw a discussion of the Barbie movie into the podcast!

Chapter 13 of News to Me: Ken & Mike Redux: Joe and Kamala

Once again, a week goes by and nothing happens. NOT! So it is all Biden and Harris on the NewstoMe Podcast: Ken & Mike Redux. Subscribe and enjoy!

Will he or won't he? Who will be Trump's opponent?

Will he or won’t he? Will it be Trump vs. Biden? Trump vs. Harris? Or Trump vs. Player to be named later. And has has the assassination attempt changed Trump or the election landscape? Hear our take on the latest developments.

Joe Biden Wall to Wall

The debate. The press conference. The convention. All Joe Biden (with some Kamala Harris and Donald Trump thrown in for good measure). Will he or won't he. Hear our take on the state of the presidential race.

Chapter 12 of News to ME: Ken & Mike Redux

After an extremely long and inexcusable delay, the latest segment of the Ken & Mike Redux podcast has dropped. Of course, we began discussing the BIG debate tonight between two very old angry white men, and whether or not Angus King should have to debate anyone. We also chatted about the latest Supreme Court decision on social media platforms (Murthy v. Missouri) and the Karen Read trial in MA (alleged death of a boyfriend by Ms. Read hitting him with her car). And where else would you hear ...

Chapter 11 of News to ME: Ken & Mike Redux

Lock him up? Are we talking about Trump or Biden? Or both? Town in Connecticut declines to fly the Thin Blue Line flag. Right or wrong? Caitlin Clark blindsided. Racial? Sending a message to a rookie? And a wrap with Mr. Sports Guru (that would be Mike) with his fearless prediction of the Celtics - Mavericks match up.

Chapter 10 of News to ME: Ken & Mike Redux

Well we talked a lot about Donald Trump. His trial, Robert DeNiro being a surrogate for Joe Biden, Dennis Quaid saying he supports Donald Trump. Ken still thinks Donald Trump is the most dangerous president in the history of the United States. Mike thinks Ken is as crazy as Robert DeNiro. You be the judge. We also talked about the two challengers to Chellie Pingree (insert yawn here), and if the “Appeal to Heaven” flag, very similar to the 1901 Maine flag, would derail efforts to replace the Dir...

Episode 9 of NewstoME: Ken & Mike Redux

More Trump stuff. Accuses Biden of authorizing a hit when searching Mar-a-Lago. Will the jury end up deadlocked? Student loan forgiveness. Mike wants his kids to get their loan payments reimbursed to them. Someone start a Go Fund Me. And Ken does his annual rant about only needing one day for veterans: Choose between Veterans Day and Memorial

Episode 8 of New to ME: Ken & Mike Redux

Will he or won't he be found guilty? Biden challenges Trump to a duel. A verbal one, at least. Good idea or bad idea? Harrison Butker tells women how much happier they will be barefoot and pregnant. And Caitlin Clark had a bad night. But she will be just fine. Let's not over react (or be happy for a bad night because of race issues).

Episode 7: News to Me: Ken & Mike Redux

We start with campus protests (is it he same as the Vietnam era of protests?), talk a bit about Biden (Mike says he should be more vocal about Israel; Ken says quit picking on Biden), agree that Kristi Noem shot herself in the foot when she reported, with some pride, shooting her fourteen month old dog for being bad. Bad dog. Stupid dog owner. Enjoy!

Episode 6: News to ME: Ken & Mike

Israel vs. Palestine protests on college campuses. When did college students get so invested in Palestine? And anti-Israel. Do these protests help either Biden or Trump? Caitlin Clark gets $28 million from Nike. Good for her! And Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Cher? Lovely voice. Great entertainer. But what the hell is Rock and Roll?

Episode 5 of NewstoME: Ken & Mike Redux

We recap stories told to us by F. Lee Bailey, with particular emphasis on his belief that OJ was innocent. We also talk about Dennis Deschaine asking for a new trial in Maine, new Maine legislation as adjournment looms, and losing a great one in Dickey Betts.

Episode 4: News to ME with Ken & MIke

We cover a range of topics including the NAIA banning transgender men to women from women sports, the No Label party no longer having a party, jail time for parents of school shooters, March Madness, Tiger Woods, and, of course, THE Eclipse!

Chapter 3 of the NewstoME podcast with Ken & Mike Redux

Ken and Mike discuss a wide range of topics, including Susan Collins not supporting Donald Trump, Caitlin Clark precipitating a race debate, RFK, Jr., still crazy, and isn't it about time Maine revitalizes the original state flag?

NewstoME with Ken and Mike Redux

Okay we went a tad overboard on our Biden / Trump discussion, which caused us to exceed our twenty minute target and go thrity minutes. Sorry! We'll try to be more time conscious next time! But we did get to new NFL rules and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after a "spirited" discussion about Biden and Trump. Enjoy. And please subscribe to this podcast and our companion YouTube channel "NewstoME with Ken and Mike." It's free! And worth every penny!

NewstoME with Ken and Mike Redux

Okay we went a tad overboard on our Biden / Trump discussion, which caused us to exceed our twenty minute target and go thrity minutes. Sorry! We'll try to be more time conscious next time! But we did get to new NFL rules and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after a "spirited" discussion about Biden and Trump. Enjoy. And please subscribe to this podcast and our companion YouTube channel "NewstoME with Ken and Mike." It's free! And worth every penny!

Special guest Mike Violette on what will soon become Ken & Mike Part 2. Or Redux. Or Again.

Those of you who yearn for the "old days" will rejoice in the reunion of Ken and Mike from the WGAN Morning News of old. This is just a reminder of our interactions, and next week we will begin anew our partnership in the new News to ME with Ken and Mike. And that's a lot of new!

The Week: Donald Trump's legal woes, right whales, and Caitlin Clark

Let's catch up on Donald Trump's legal woes, as well as some other current issues. Caitlin Clark became the leading scorer in women's basketball history, soon to surpass Pete Maravich. Also the five best and five worst presidents of all time. Happy President's Day!

Trump v. Haley in NH and thereafter

It wouldn't have mattered if Nikki Haley had won NH. Donald Trump will be the nominee of the Republican party. But, hopefully, she can continue to be a thorn in his side (and it is good to know she has abandoned her quest to be the vice presidential nominee). Also, eight African Americans who made life easier with their inventions (in anticipation of Black History month).

Iowa and Michigan: One is having a primary and the other had a National Football Championship!

The Iowa caucus is tomorrow. Ho hum. Next up New Hampshire. May be a little closer. But fantasize all you want we are still heading to two old white men having a rematch. And neither of them are the loser. We are.

The Disqualification of Donald Trump

Colorado and Maine have attempted to disqualify Donald Trump from the ballot for president. Let's chat about the 14th Amendment: What it says, means, can do, and who can do it. And the six individuals who have been disqualified under the 14th Amendment.

Antisemitism, George Santos, Guns, and Taylor Swift

Where does freedom of speech end? Why are we giving George Santos one penny? Why do we pretend there will be any new restrictive gun laws? And kudos to Time Magazine for selecting Taylor Swift as Person of the Year.

Mr. Santos Leaves Washington

My take on the expulsion of George Santos, the status of the Israeli / Hamas conflict, and where we stand with the republican primary. My Top Five is the other five representatives expelled from the House in the history of the US.

Gun Violence in America hits close to home.

Eighteen people dead, thirteen wounded, in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, just a few miles from my home. And still people are saying it is not about guns, it is about mental health. Well it is about people with mental illnesses owning guns, but if you can't identify and isolate everyone with a mental illness can we at least make it harder to get a lethal weapon?