A special guest interview with Richard Falknor of the Maryland Taxpayers Association. The blogger roundtable wraps up the recent special session of the General Assembly. More news on the push back to the Ronald Reagan dinner. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

I share some comments on the proposed Ronald Reagan dinner in the county. Our blogger roundtable discusses the latest on the special session. We open the "Fat Files" to discuss how being overweight may actually be healthy. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

I share news you will not hear elsewhere about Governor O'Malley's latest appointment to Maryland's highest court. Our blogger roundtable convenes to chronicle the first week of the special session. More special session news and another entry in the "Fat Files". Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

We open the "Nut Ball Box" and share some comments by local radio host Ron Smith calling the War on Terrorism a genocidal war for oil. Our blogger roundtable discusses Gov. O'Malley's VP chances and we share some listener feedback. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

We have a special interview with Tom Hood Ex. Dir. of the MD Assoc. of CPA's to discuss the Governor's tax proposals. Our blogger roundtable convenes to break down the politics of raising taxes and we visit the "Nut Ball Box". Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

I break down the Conaway v. Deane decision upholding traditional marriage in the first break. Our FredHeads United blogger roundtable share the reasons why they support Fred Thompson and why he will be the next President. Listen in and share your thoughts! Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

A special edition of the Conservative Refuge Podcast in which our expanded all-star blogger roundtable wraps up the recenet AA central committee meeting and the removal of Chairman Mike Collins. Listen in and share your thoughts!

Some news and comment on how liberal leaders have engineered the invasion of over a quarter million illegal immigrants into the state and how Maryland is now a magnet for illegals. Our blogger roundtable contrasts state efforts with local measures to curb this invasion. We also visit the "Fat Files".

In a special edition of the Conservative Refuge, we discuss the unfortunate crisis of leadership within our Anne Arundel Republican State Central Committee. Brian Griffiths joins us for an extended interview and lays out all the facts as we know them and we predict how the party can move forward.

In our first segment, I share a column from the Capital about why we need an elected school board. The blogger roundtable with Bill Streiff of RedState.com discuss the latest on the state budget battle. In our closing segment, we open the "Fat File" to discuss how fat is the new tobacco.

In our first segment, news and comment on the mainstream coverage of the local blogosphere. We are joined by Jay Breitenbach the newest member of our county central committee for an interview. In our closing segment, a discussion of the radicalization of opinion in our country.

In our first segment, news and comment on the strong arm tactics of the O'Malley camp to enlist localities to support tax increases. The blogger roundtable analyzes the recent Supreme Court term. In our closing segment, an update on the Harris-Gilchrest race.

In our first segment, information you will not hear elsewhere about the Gilchrest-Harris primary fight. The blogger roundtable discusses Mitt Romney's "Mormom problem". In our closing segment, I share some news on how the immigration issue affecting local politics and policy.

In our first segment, an exclusive wrap up of the school board peition drive. The blogger roundtable discusses the the global warming hysteria and how it is affecting Maryland colleges. More warming news, this time how trial lawyers are cashing in on the craze. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

In our first segment, surprising comments from one county council member on the county budget. The blogger roundtable discusses the "Doomsday" budget being assembled in Annapolis. More news on democratic hypocrisy, this time political firing of state employees. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

In our first segment a very special inteview with MDGOP Ex. Dir. John Flynn who responds to some negative attacks against the current state party leadership. The blogger roundtable discusses the Scooter Libby case and we share your feedback. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

Greg shares some news and comments on the county school board petition drive. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss the race for the Republican nomination for President. Listen in and share your thoughts! Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

Greg shares some comments you did not hear on WBAL's Ron Smith show about the BGE rate hike. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss the immigration debate in Congress. In our closing segment, listener feedback on the MDGOP state convention. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

Two blogger roundtable segments. First, the roundtable discusses the county budget. Next, the roundtable, with guest Jimmy Braswell, discusses the veto of a bill giving drug dealers parole. In our closing segment, news and comment on the criticism of the state party. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

News and comment on the petition drive to defeat the change in the school board selection process in the first break. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss gun control in light of the Virginia Tech shooting. Listener feedback and more! Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

News and comment on the recent Supreme Court decision regarding partial birth abortion iin the first break. The blogger roundtable convenes to hand out our first annual General Assembly awards. GOP Calendar and more! Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

News and comment on the federal tax increases in the first break. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss the recently concluded General Assembly session. Some final thoughts on the General Assembly session in the closing segment. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

News and comment on the ban on political sign waving in the first break. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss the recently concluded General Assembly session. I grade the Republican caucus and leadership in the closing segment. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

News and comment on a local conservative leader's "call to arms" in the first break. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss the "back room" deal on the living wage. I share shocking comments made by Bob Ehrlich in an online interview you will want to hear. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

News and comment on recent raids on local employers hiring illegal immgrants in the first break. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss whether Maryland is becoming a magnet for illegal aliens. More comment on illegal immigration in our closing break. This show sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.

News and comment on some shocking pro-criminal bills passed by the General Assembly in the first break. The blogger roundtable, with guest Victor Henderson, discusses the serious crime problems in the state. In our closing segment, I share both sides of a conservative debate over "Jessica's Law".

Greg shares a column from a noted liberal on the mistakes in the General Assembly in the first break. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss the effect of Gov. Ehrlich's endorsement in the Presidential race. The closing segment is dedicated exclusively to listener feedback.

Greg gives an update on the state budget and its impact on local politics in the first break. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss the efforts to move up Maryland's primary. In our closing segment, Greg shares a column by a noted conservative about Newt Gringrich. GOP Calendar and more!

Some good news in our opening segment about the apparant defeat of efforts to expand the state's sales tax. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss the Republican budget proposals which balance the budget without tax increases. Greg shares some listener feedback, GOP calendar and more!

Greg comments on an article by Rep. Councilwoman Cathy Vitale criticizing the excessive county school budget. The blogger roundtable discusses the defeat of an effort to allow localities to circumvent local tax caps. More good news in the closing segment on the death penalty and a huge victory for gun owners.

Greg opens the show with news of the democratic agenda which will turn Maryland into "Mary-chusetts". The blogger roundtable, with special guest David Kyle, discusses the inclusion of the homeless into our state's hate crimes law. More news and comment on GOP branding in the closing segment.

Greg opens the show with a follow up to his interview with Del. Don Dwyer on the marriage issue. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss the proposal of Sen. Mike Miller to raise gasoline taxes. In our closing segment, news and comment on yet another proposed county tax hike. GOP calendar and more!

Greg opens the show with a discussion on GOP "branding" weaving comments from a top conservative, the MDGOP and listener feedback in this segment sure to get people talking. The blogger roundtable takes up the issue of a county rental car tax and how that may affect local GOP politics.

Greg opens the show with an update on the statewide smoking ban and how Republicans are failing to work together. The blogger roundtable discusses the democratic efforts to stack the deck for the next election. In our closing segment, Greg shares news and comment on the "Quiet Surge".

Greg opens the show with news that conservatives are winning the battle to keep the death penalty. The blogger roundtable discusses the possible sale of the Maryland Lottery. In our closing segment, Greg shares his testimony before the county delegation on the elected school board bill.

Greg opens the show with news of an effort to expand the sales tax to include services you use every day. The blogger roundtable discusses the issue of illegal immigration and its impact on Maryland politics. In our closing segment, more news that the democrats may not be as bipartisan as they claim.

Greg comments on O'Malley's payoffs to labor and shares some stunning news about the dangers of electric cars. The blogger roundtable discusses the Health Care for All Act. In the closing segment, news that civility may not be back in Annapolis after all. GOP Calendar and more!

Greg opens the show with some news and comment on the recent Annapolis special election. The blogger roundtable discusses the elected school board issue. In the closing segment, Greg shares a top scientist's dismay over the Global Warming myth and takes listener feedback. GOP Calendar and more!

Our special guest MDGOP Executive Director John Flynn joins us to discuss the future direction of the Republican Party in Maryland. The blogger roundtable comments on the State of the State address. In the closing segment, Greg has some comments on the local "housing crisis" and reads listener feedback.

Greg opens the show with comments on the resignation of PSC Chairman Kenneth Schisler that you will not hear elsewhere. The blogger roundtable discusses the efforts to repeal the death penalty. In the closing segment, Greg relates yet more "nanny state nonsense" and reads listener feedback.

Greg opens the show with news that taxpayers are winning the school budget battle. The blogger roundtable bebunks the myth of the "centrist" O'Malley agenda. In the closing segment, Greg comments on more "nanny state nonsense" and reads listener feedback. GOP Calendar and more!

Greg opens the show with the latest on the ongoing school budget battle. The blogger roundtable takes up the burgeoning Presidential field and examines what effect the 2008 race will have on local politics. In the closing segment, Greg comments on the State of the Union speech. GOP Calendar and more!

Special Guest Del. Don Dwyer joins Greg to discuss the marriage issue. In light of news about the Fourth Circuit's affirmance of the "Wal-Mart Bill's" illegality the blogger roundtable takes up the issue of whether the courts may derail the democrats' liberal agenda.

Greg gets fired up over suggestions to raise taxes to fund huge local educational spending in the first break. The blogger roundtable takes up the smoking ban and the full court press to raise county taxes in the second break. More news and comment, listener feedback and the GOP Calendar!

In the first break, I announced the show's "Open Door" policy in which all our Republican elected officials, central committee members, party leaders and club leaders are welcome on the show anytime to plug any event or discuss any issue they wish.

I also delve into the mammoth budget request from our new school Superintendent.

In the second break, the blogger roundtable discusses the new leadership in the Republican party on the local, state and national level and the new caucus leadership in the General Assembly.

In the closing segment, I review portions of a post from our friends at Delmarva Dealings and read listener comments.

I hope you take a listen here and subscribe for future episodes.

Greg Kline
Host, The Conservative Refuge Podcast

Greg opens the show with news and comment on the proposed smoking ban and other "nanny state nonsense" in the first break. Mike Dye discusses the special election in Annapolis in the second break and Del. Nic Kipke looks back at the election and forward to the General Assembly session in the third break.

Greg opens the show with listener feedback and the lineup for the week's shows in the first break. Brian Griffiths and Brandon Wright join the Blogger Roundtable for an extended discussion of the upcoming General Assembly session. GOP calendar and more!

The first Conservative Refuge podcast. Greg introduces the audience to the show in the first break. Brandon Wright joins the Blogger Roundtable in the second break. News and comments in the last break.