# Recommend a Talk Radio Program, or a Podcast **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 2, 2012, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-talk-radio-program-or-a-podcast/630181 "2012-08-02T15:42:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![HeyHomie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heyhomie/32/207_2.png) [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-talk-radio-program-or-a-podcast/630181/1 "2012-08-02T15:42:24Z")
I’m looking for something to pass the time at work. I’ve been listening to Neal Boortz, but he’s retiring soon. Ideally the show would be live between 9 - Noon Eastern, but I’ll listen to an archive if the show us good enough. Availability on Tune In Radio is a must. I’m a small-l libertarian, and I’d prefer to avoid shows that merely pump RNC daily talking points, so Beck and Gallagher are out. Any suggestions? Sent from my SGH-i677 using Board Express ---
**Author:** ![Tara57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@Tara57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tara57)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-talk-radio-program-or-a-podcast/630181/2 "2012-08-02T18:42:03Z")
Clark Howard is a favorite of mine. He gives consumer and financial advice with the most cheerful voice in the world: > **[Home](https://clark.com/)** > > Clark Howard and Clark.com shows you practical ways to save more, spend less and avoid getting ripped off. ---
**Author:** ![LionelHutz405](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lionelhutz405/32/536_2.png) [@LionelHutz405](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LionelHutz405)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-talk-radio-program-or-a-podcast/630181/3 "2012-08-02T19:39:29Z")
Tom Leykis? [http://www.blowmeuptom.com](http://www.blowmeuptom.com)./ ---
**Author:** ![BurnMeUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@BurnMeUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BurnMeUp)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-talk-radio-program-or-a-podcast/630181/4 "2012-08-03T23:05:36Z")
Depends on what type of topics you like Caustic Soda ([www.causticsodapodcast.com](http://www.causticsodapodcast.com)) is pretty fun ---
**Author:** ![Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/f04885/32.png) [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-talk-radio-program-or-a-podcast/630181/5 "2012-08-03T23:09:20Z")
Larry Elder: [http://www.larryelder.com/](http://www.larryelder.com/) ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-talk-radio-program-or-a-podcast/630181/6 "2012-08-03T23:28:26Z")
Diane Rehm on NPR. The first hour of her show is usually pretty informative on domestic and world affairs. The second hour is usually less news heavy and often focuses on books and authors. Fridays are best, first hour a panel discussion of the weeks domestic issues, the second on world issues. No shouting or talking over each other, emphasis on information and analysis. Not the lib-fest many would have you believe, plenty of conservative opinion on the panel and from the callers. ---
**Author:** ![HeyHomie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heyhomie/32/207_2.png) [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-talk-radio-program-or-a-podcast/630181/7 "2012-08-04T00:05:12Z")
Thanks for all the recommendations. I’ve DL’d Caustic Soda and Diane Rehm. I’ll give Larry a listen Monday. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![phall0106](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phall0106/32/5934_2.png) [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-talk-radio-program-or-a-podcast/630181/8 "2012-08-04T00:55:26Z")
I like This American Life and Splendid Table. Informative and entertaining.