Political Pulse – Tony Maglione MD

As the nation celebrates its 237th anniversary of independence from religious and economic persecution, our government plots to steal those hard fought freedoms from all of us. President Obama, Nancy Pelosi and others in Washington are deliberately and systematically undermining the foundation of our independence. Christianity, the unborn, our healthcare and our prosperity are all in peril. While there is … Read more about this episode...

What steps can we take to save this country. Why learning how to vote is more important than who you vote for? Who are the real enemies to America’s future? Why there needs to be a movement to have term limits in Congress? How to help reverse the decreasing morality in our nation. In Dr. Tony’s corner, what can you … Read more about this episode...

What are the best strategies to get the republican/conservative message to all segments of the American population? What can we learn from the Democrats with regard to messaging? When running for office, are words more important than actions or a proven record? Who are the best people to spread the republican/conservative message? In Dr. Tony’s corner, what are the 5 … Read more about this episode...

Why Romney lost the election? What will the next 4 years under the Obama administration be like in the United States? Will unemployment improve? Will the National Debt Decrease? Will our country becoming increasing dependent on government? Will the world be a safer place to live? In Dr. Tony’s corner, the health tip for this week discusses the 5 things … Read more about this episode...

Do elections have consequences? Did FDR’s election have consequences in the future. How about Carter’s , Reagan’s,or George Bush’s election? Will there be long lasting consequences of the Obama presidency? In Dr. Tony’s corner, the health tip for this week discusses what you need to know to help yourself with Obamacare and healthcare in the future. This week’s “Schmuck of … Read more about this episode...

What is the Electoral College? Should we replace the Electoral College with the nation’s popular vote to determine the presidency? How does the Electoral College affect the presidential election of 2012? Also,what are the facts behind the first presidential debate and the real truth behind the 7.8% unemployment number. In Dr. Tony’s corner, the health tip for this week discusses … Read more about this episode...

Why is our country in a Social Civil War? What does history teach us about leaders who use divisive methods rather than unity in obtaining power and control? Is our country better off by a strategy of division rather than a strategy with a vision of unity? Also are political polls fair and unbiased? In Dr. Tony’s corner, we will … Read more about this episode...

Is America a colonialist power? How did colonialism begin and is it different now than it was 500 years ago? Is President Obama an anti-colonialist? Also, has President Obama hurt the middle class more than the wealthy during his presidency? Does this impact on his claim that he is for helping the middle class and not the wealthy in this … Read more about this episode...

Are Paul Ryan’s solutions for healthcare good for your health? And what are those solutions? Is a Mitt Romney presidency good for your economic health? Are President Obama and Jill Stein, the Green party presidential nominee, similar in their views? In Dr. Tony’s corner, we will discuss the benefit of having faith in God as you grow closer to the … Read more about this episode...

Why should the usual democratic voting blocks such as woman, African-Americans,Jews, etc. now vote for Romney instead of Obama ? Why do Democrats want to divide American voters in voting groups and not consider Americans as a whole nation? In Dr. Tony’s corner, learn if marriage is good for your health. Also, this show’s health tip will help you determine … Read more about this episode...

What are the good things about Obamacare? How do we keep the good things in place if Gov. Romney becomes president and the Bill is repealed? What are the solutions to this country’s health care problems and how can we accomplish them? In Dr. Tony’s corner, learn if soda is really bad for you. Also, this show’s health tip will … Read more about this episode...

Did the supreme court get it right with their decisions on Arizona’s immigration and on Obamacare? What were Chief Roberts’ motives in his decision not to repeal OBAMACARE? Why do liberals think the way they do? Should we even spend time trying to convince liberals how to vote? In Dr. Tony’s corner, learn what types of vacations are better for … Read more about this episode...

Why are Democrats more loyal soldiers than Republicans? Does that type of loyalty help or hurt our country? Are state and national party conventions necessary and how do they work? How should these conventions work ? In Dr. Tony’s corner, learn about rehabilitation after heart and orthopedic surgery. Also, this show’s health tip will help you determine when shortness of … Read more about this episode...

Why is the economic crisis in Greece a lesson for all countries? Can what is happening in Greece happen in other European countries? Can it happen in the United States? What can the US do to thwart a similar economic crisis in the future? In Dr. Tony’s corner, learn the differences among the types of primary care providers. Also, this … Read more about this episode...

Why is the US energy policy completely wrong? What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable forms of energy and which form should we be utilizing? What is electricity and how does it relate to energy? Can we, as a nation, become energy independent? In Dr. Tony’s corner, learn why red wine may be good for you. Also, this show’s … Read more about this episode...

What is a negative political ad? Why are negative ads more effective than positive ones? What can we do as citizens to counter these ads? In Dr. Tony’s corner, learn why laughter is the best medicine. Also, this show’s health tip will help you better understand emergency rooms and what to do if you find yourself in an emergency room. … Read more about this episode...

Why do women more often vote for Democrats? What can the Republicans say and do to get a higher percentage of the female vote? Also, how should the US handle dissidents from China like the activist Chen Guangcheng? In Dr. Tony’s corner, learn how you can access your electronic health record. Also, this show’s health tip is how to find … Read more about this episode...

Hear why learning about local government helps you better understand the ins and outs of governing at the state and federal levels. On this show, we interview someone very knowledgeable in local politics, Rhonda Amoroso, chairwoman of New Hanover County GOP in North Carolina. In Dr. Tony’s corner, learn how to overcome bad habits that negatively affect your health. … Read more about this episode...

How well did the government argue for the insurance mandate, severability, and the state Medicaid expansion to the Supreme Court Justices? What is severability and how does it affect the whole Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)? Have the Justices in the Supreme Court already indicated how they will vote on the issues? In Dr. Tony’s corner, learn which sectors of healthcare … Read more about this episode...

What do you fear? How should you handle things you fear personally? What should we fear as a Nation? In Dr. Tony’s corner, learn how Obamacare has affected you thus far; also learn how to prepare for a hospital admission. The “Schmuck of the Week” is a teacher who recruits 8th graders to dig up dirt on the republican presidential … Read more about this episode...

What is Obama’s overall grade as president thus far? Why does he do so poorly on the economy and leadership but better with foreign policy and as a politician? In Dr. Tony’s corner, learn about the actual value of medications and what questions you should ask during a doctor’s office visit. Also, the “Schmuck of the Week” is a governor … Read more about this episode...

What is Hypocrisy? What are a few of the most egregious examples of hypocrisy in the Obama administration? Why Rush Limbaugh’s used the “s’ word inappropriately when talking about a student who couldn’t afford contraception and why it was not the real issue. In Dr. Tony’s corner, learn about generic medications and what is good and bad about them. Also, … Read more about this episode...

Learn ten simple things to do to help your country. Why is now the right time to get more involved in how our government works? Why is the government attempting to force the Catholic Church to provide insurance coverage for contraception even when it is against their beliefs? And why is contraception considered a healthcare issue? In Dr.Tony’s corner, learn … Read more about this episode...

What are the pluses and minuses of the Republican presidential candidates? What are the pluses and minuses of President Obama? Why is it so important to make a real change and Obama a one term president? In Dr.Tony’s corner, learn about the integration of Doctors and Hospitals and how it affects you, the healthcare consumer. Also, the “Schmuck of the … Read more about this episode...

What is the makeup of our members of Congress? What type backgrounds of employment do they have? Does Congress have a low approval rating because of the type candidates we vote into office? Do we need to change the makeup of Congress and how do we go about that? In Dr.Tony’s corner, learn about the Ryan/Wyden Medicare reform plan. Also, … Read more about this episode...

Is honesty the best policy? Is winning at all costs, even if dishonest, the right strategy? Negative campaigning is effective in winning elections but does it help Americans? Why liberals love the top 1% ? Does religion cause wars? In Dr.Tony’s corner, learn how to better deal with aging parents. Also, the “Schmuck of the Week” is a woman in … Read more about this episode...

Who are we as a nation and as an individual? Are we givers or takers? Only after we know who we are, can we determine in which direction we are going. Then we demonstrate how Congress, once again, embarrasses itself with a 2 month payroll tax extension. In Dr.Tony’s corner, we review recent medical advances with respect to aging. Also, … Read more about this episode...

Is the United States really a charitable nation? Should we as a nation help other countries throughout the world? Does America’s giving nature define us as a nation? What do the national unemployment numbers really mean? In Dr.Tony’s corner, we review the positives and negatives of electronic health records. Someone who doesn’t believe a Christmas tree is a Christmas tree … Read more about this episode...

Why is the majority of the media so far to the left? What are the root causes of this liberal media bias? How much influence do they have in our political process? How should Penn State have handled Joe Paterno and the child molestation case? In Dr. Tony’s Corner, we will give tips on how to prevent over-eating during the … Read more about this episode...

Is America heading towards Socialism? How did Europe become a Socialist society? Are today’s Democrats Socialists? Is Socialism good for the economy? In Dr. Tony’s Corner, we will discuss socialized medicine in Europe and whether a similar system could work in the United States. Also, why is candidate Cain suddenly a “sexual harasser”? A congresswoman, who uses the race card … Read more about this episode...

What is the 9-9-9 plan proposed by presidential candidate Herman Cain? Is it good for the US economy? Will it improve the economic situation for most Americans? In Dr. Tony’s Corner, multivitamins will be discussed. Do we really need multivitamins and which ones have a proven track record? Also, a columnist insults, even demonizes Republican Presidential nominees as well as … Read more about this episode...

Teachers will always support the public sector and unions unless we change the educational structure in our country. What is the real difference between public and private sector jobs? In Dr. Tony’s Corner, the “Doc Fix” will be discussed as well as what the government’s solutions are to this problem. Does the government really know how to fix the doctors’ … Read more about this episode...

The Liberal Left wants Justice Thomas to recuse himself on the Obamacare issue. Will Justice Thomas or Justice Kagan recuse themselves in regards to Obamacare? Should they? In Dr. Tony’s Corner, the government (not you and your doctor) may soon be deciding whether PSA blood testing is necessary to screen for Prostate Cancer. Are you really okay with the government … Read more about this episode...

Can Obama’s job plan create real job growth? Does taxing our citizens improve the US economy? Does our president have any track record of success with his policies on improving the economy? Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, what you should know about HPV vaccinations and why a bad economy leads to poor health. Someone high in office who makes excuses … Read more about this episode...

One Trillion Dollars will be raised for President Obama’s reelection. Where does all that money come from? Why Obama will have to avoid the issues and use negative campaigning tactics? How the Main-Stream Media will continue to enable Obama into thinking he is on the right pathway to economic recovery. Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, what you need to know … Read more about this episode...

Why everyone should get involved in our political system and get as knowledgeable as possible? Why it is more important especially for the poor and more vulnerable in our society to get involved and knowledgeable in our political system? Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, government regulations regarding Medicaid and Medicare will lead to less quality and rationing. A Congressman who … Read more about this episode...

Mike Stern,who has plenty of experience in the radio business helps keep Dr. Maglione in line when discussing President Obama on vacation,Obama and job creation and how Libya could have been handled better. Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, “Maggie Goes On A Diet” a book about an overweight teenager is reviewed. A mother who uses her child to try to … Read more about this episode...

Why liberals think they are smarter than you? Why liberals think you are stupid and only they know what is best for you? Who are the enablers of the liberals and many politicians? Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, you will learn about the psychology of politicians, especially former president George W. Bush and current President Obama. Two reporters associated with … Read more about this episode...

How did Obamacare affect pharmaceutical companies? What is the future of pharmaceutical companies? What changes should have been made with health care reform involving the pharmaceutical company? Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, you will learn about psychological or mental health and how it affects your overall health. A US Senator who ignores the Constitution and freedom of speech is is … Read more about this episode...

Why did health insurance companies fight against the healthcare bill passed in 2010 (known as Obamacare)? Did Obamacare help or hurt health insurance companies? What changes should be made to help Americans keep their healthcare of choice and give more opportunity for those without healthcare insure to obtain it? Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, you will learn about how a … Read more about this episode...

Will Medicare and Social Security be there when we are eligible? What can be done now in order to keep these programs solvent and viable in the future? What specific changes can easily be made if there is the will and courage to do so by the politicians? Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, you will learn about which stress test … Read more about this episode...

Are we a nation that knows how to sacrifice for future generations? Or are we a selfish nation, thinking only of ourselves? When sacrifices are needed, are they shared fairly by all groups of individuals? Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, you will learn why doctors are retiring earlier and leaving the practice of medicine. A group that sues to prevent … Read more about this episode...

Do lawyers make good public servants? Do most lawyers who are in politics really try to help the people they serve or do they place more emphasis on helping their party stay in power and getting reelected themselves? Are there too many lawyers in Congress? Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, you will learn why doctors and others workers in the … Read more about this episode...

Why is illegal immigration increasing our debt when it should have been addressed with Obamacare? Why should Republicans take the lead in enforcing our borders and allowing illegal immigrants a pathway to eventual US citizenship? The pathway to citizenship is reviewed step by step. Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, you will learn what medications you should bring while on vacation. … Read more about this episode...

Do you let your child have an unlimited credit card? Congress has an unlimited credit card and spends without any accountability. How did it get that way? What can Americans do to stop the reckless spending? Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, you will learn when to call your doctor’s office and when to go directly to the Emergency Room (ER). … Read more about this episode...

Should most of the power of governance be with the States or the Federal government? What did our founding fathers intend when they wrote the US Constitution? Does the Federal government have too much power today? This week’s show will discuss these topics and will also include the second half of our interview with Wes King; a young conservative … Read more about this episode...

If republicans want to win the presidency in 2012, they cannot win on issues alone. They will need to also win on language,perception and image. How that can be accomplished will be discussed. Today’s guest is Wes King, a young conservative doing his best to be informed on the issues and educating others on political issues affecting our country. … Read more about this episode...

When will there no longer be money to fully fund Medicare? Who should we elect to keep Medicare solvent? This week’s guest is Dr. Wickham Simonds, an expert on weight loss, who will discuss his successful strategies for weight reduction. Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, you will learn what the blood tests for cholesterol mean. Another congressman who thinks … Read more about this episode...

Is affirmative action working? Is it better for your future to go to an Ivy League University? How do you help minorities achieve equal opportunity in our society? Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, you will learn some of the treatment options for atrial fibrillation. A radio and TV commentator who feels the need to denigrate people who disagree with his … Read more about this episode...

Why should the USA care about Israel and are they important to our national interest? How did the president of our country betray Israel? This show’s guest is Avi Laham who is originally from Israel and will discuss his own experiences in Israel and its history. Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, you will learn about irregular heart beats and atrial … Read more about this episode...

What is the debt ceiling? Why both parties play politics with the debt ceiling. How the debt ceiling is related to one’s point of view in how government should be run. This show’s guest is Joe Rogers who is well informed on discussing the second amendment, the right to bear arms. Also, in Dr. Tony’s Corner, you will learn how … Read more about this episode...