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Lightning Rod Today: A dose of common sense, a few practical solutions, and a lot of entertainment.]]>enPoliticsCopyright Merit Shop Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dd255550fcb2ef5da7eeaa608b038945.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lightning-rod-today--5338379Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:45:03 +0000Merit Shop NetworkMerit Shop Networkrod@lightningrod.todayLightning Rod Today is where you can connect with the 40th governor of the state of Illinois, former federal inmate number 40892424, and the star of the Hulu documentary series, "Being Blago". Join Rod Blagojevich as he discusses crime, culture, a...
Lightning Rod Today: A dose of common sense, a few practical solutions, and a lot of entertainment.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-21--49067030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49067030Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:49:02 +0000Merit Shop NetworkRod talks about the violent crime wave that hit Chicago this past weekend and the response that Chicago's citizens had towards their elected officials at the St. Patrick's Day Parade.1814cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-20--49034927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49034927Fri, 11 Mar 2022 23:56:02 +0000Merit Shop NetworkRod talks about Jussie Smollett's sentencing and the new trailer for the upcoming film, Elvis.2451cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-19--49008896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49008896Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:48:57 +0000Merit Shop NetworkRod discusses the dark side of Chicago politics and talks about the web of corruption that could be exposed in the upcoming trial of Speaker Mike Madigan.1905cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-18--48940652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48940652Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:49:50 +0000Merit Shop NetworkRod updates the audience on his appearances and tells politicians to be Americans and not just members of their parties.2783cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-17--48873398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48873398Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:28:05 +0000Merit Shop NetworkRod shares some personal stories and his connection to the Ukrainian people.1544cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-16--48777119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48777119Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:15:38 +0000Merit Shop NetworkRod hits the roof! Rod spends the night with Chicago roof-top Pastor James Brooks and discusses the rising crime rates and how his grassroots movement helps inner-city youth.2077cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-15--48694271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48694271Fri, 11 Feb 2022 21:16:09 +0000Merit Shop NetworkThe brutal killing of a 16 year-old is too much to take. Rod discusses his film series on crime and why it's a project he feels he's called to produce. Also, the middle class has been left without a voice -- that is about to change.2688cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-14--48662959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48662959Wed, 09 Feb 2022 20:51:06 +0000Merit Shop NetworkRod discusses his interactions on social media and how he's discovered what "normal" people really care about... and, it's not what our leaders think we want.2446cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-13--48631850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48631850Mon, 07 Feb 2022 19:43:07 +0000Merit Shop NetworkFree speech, canceling, and learning. Rod talks about how we can all be better to understand and learn from each other.2017cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-12--48590460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48590460Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:33:01 +0000Merit Shop NetworkRod discusses how without critical thinking, many people are joining ideological cults.2062cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-11--48562725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48562725Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:30:06 +0000Merit Shop NetworkWhy is free speech constantly under attack? Is everybody in the U.S. suddenly offended? Rod talks Whoopi, and the cancel culture as the Left seems determined to cancel themselves.1713cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-10--48527842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48527842Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:31:51 +0000Merit Shop NetworkShould we care about Russia and Ukraine? What's at stake for America? On today's show, Rod gives a history lesson and explains how a conflict in Europe might be seen as a positive development for a political class struggling to maintain power.2597cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-9--48486736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48486736Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:15:17 +0000Merit Shop NetworkThe Freedom Riders from the north have Rod's attention. As a 40-mile-long convey travels towards Ottawa, Rod discusses the political and cultural impacts the truckers are having on the people of Canada and the United States. This is more than a...1946cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-8--48457448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48457448Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:02:13 +0000Merit Shop NetworkIt was a historic day. It was a day like no other. Rod takes you back to the day when the King of Rock and Roll talked his way into the White House to meet the President. Only on Lightning Rod Today -- The day Elvis met Nixon!3416cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-7--48428533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48428533Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:49:30 +0000Merit Shop NetworkPublic safety is the first responsibility of leaders at every level of government. As the nation's violent crime rate soars to historic levels, Rod explains why it's happening and why our political leaders have knowingly sacrificed your safety, and...3091cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-6--48389384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48389384Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:17:17 +0000Merit Shop NetworkJon Stewart recently made news by saying he felt that standing for the National Anthem at sporting events was "weird." While Rod respects Jon Stewart's right to his opinion, and while Rod found him to be a gentleman when he was on Stewart's show,...2223cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-5--48367391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48367391Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:01:55 +0000Merit Shop NetworkRod discusses his love of the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys, and recounts the time he watched a Chicago Bears game with Elvis’ wife. And, Rod explains how watching football in prison can turn into a game of Survivor.2791cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-4-mlk-day-special--48336071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48336071Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:45:25 +0000Merit Shop NetworkRod takes a look back at the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and discusses his influence in American history. Rod also explores three areas where King would outright reject and be at odds with today's Democratic Party.2158cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-3--48297566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48297566Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:57:43 +0000Merit Shop NetworkJoe Biden's divisive speech was no accident. It wasn't a political miscalculation or a mistake. The President meant what he said. What's his end-game? In today's episode of Lightning Rod Today, Rod explains "the behind the scenes" strategy of...2155cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-2--48257021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48257021Tue, 11 Jan 2022 21:50:08 +0000Merit Shop NetworkRod shares some personal insight about West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin and what he could do, in one second, to transform Washington. Also, Rod explains his unique spin on money and politics… and boy did he miss out!1865cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lightning-rod-today-episode-1--48208920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48208920Fri, 07 Jan 2022 22:39:50 +0000Merit Shop NetworkWelcome to Lightning Rod Today! Rod explains why he wants to get into the world of podcasting.2519cleanfull