Before Tuesday's historic vote a discussion of some issues not receiving much attention. The school board vote in Anne Arundel county in the opening segment. The blogger roundtable discusses the politics of the slots referendum. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

A special interview with MDGOP Vice-Chairman Chuck Gast live from the Republican National Convention in St. Paul. An update on the Maryland Commission on Climate Change and a fond farewell to The Word On The Street. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

News and comment about growing job losses in Maryland far in excess to what is happening nationally. The blogger roundtable discusses the recent appointments to the AA school board. We open the Fat Files to share a story about growing obesity rates in Asia. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

A rebuttal of Ken Burns' "Ronald Reagan is Dead" piece. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss Barrack Obama's historical gaffes. In our closing segment, more lessons from history that the modern Democratic Party have failed to learn. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

A discussion of the GOP Brand in light of recent special election losses. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss issues related to MTA. In our closing segment, an update on the growing conservative media in our area. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

Our blogger contributors give out their choices for the best and worst legislators and best and worst ideas of the 2008 session. We discuss the latest on the school board selection process and I share some thoughts on the new MDGOP Executive Director. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

News and comment on the Supreme Court's decision upholding the death penalty. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss the recent General Assembly session. I share some of my radio comments on Obama's "bitter" statements. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

News and comment on a prominent Maryland democrat who agrees with Rev. Jeremiah Wright. The blogger roundtable covers the latest from the General Assembly and more news and comment on the efforts at cohesion and branding in the GOP caucus. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

A very special interview with the authors of a new action novel Seventh Psalm. Listen in as John Schumacher and Bruce Smith discuss not only the book but how the left is trying to keep you from reading it! Also, updates on the delegation and crime issues. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

A listener requested discussion of the dustup over county requests for legislator's expenses in the first segment. The blogger roundtable discusses the General Assembly session as we reach the midpoint and more from the Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

A discussion of the conservative angst regarding a McCain nomination and where the movement goes from here. The blogger roundtable discusses the crime issue and an update on our discussion of the Citizens for Better Government. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

Breaking news on the scandal involving the Citizens for Better Government. Special Guest Brandon Wright of the PMAA joins us to discuss how we came to $3 a gallon gas. In our closing segment, I announce my endorsements for Presdent and Congress. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

A special guest interview with Paul Chesser of Climate Strategies Watch giving us the truth about the Maryland Commission on Climate Change. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss the latest in the Presidential race. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

News about the liberal leadership's calls for "collaboration" in Annapolis. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss the 2008 General Assembly Session. In our closing segment, the latest from the "Fat Files". Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

News about the Republican lawsuit seeking to overturn the recent special session. The blogger roundtable convenes to discuss the Iowa caucus and what it means for Maryland Republicans. In our closing segment, the latest from Iowa and what is at stake. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC

Highlights galore in this look back at the bloggers, guests and issues that made the Conservative Refuge Podcast a success. We also, for the first time, reveal the show's ratings. All this and some special guest appearances await in this very special installment.

A special guest interview Delegate Nic Kipke who directly and frankly addresses the concerns about the upcoming Ronald Reagan dinner. Some updates on news items you heard here first and a preview of our special 50th podcast. Sponsored by Carpe Diem Consulting, LLC.