Obama gave the speech he needed to give last night! Despite the “he must do this without doing that” all through yesterday, Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama gave a hard hitting speech highlighting McCain’s faults and assuring that America is better then the last eight years. Everyone has a take- Ron will give you his.

McCain, worrying the Obama camp, came out yesterday with and ad that turned out to be congratulating Obama on his day and saying, “Senator, job well done”. Sneaky.

Meanwhile, McCain announces his own VP choice today. Who were you thinking? Lieberman? Pawlenty? WRONG. Alaska Governor Sarah Palin? Huh? Ron will look at her record, her experience and her stances as we all try to get to know the Governor who’s been in office for less then two years.

Today marks the 3^rd Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and Ron will talk to Loyola Professor John Biguenet about the status of New Orleans and the surrounding area three years later. Memoriam events were cut short in the region though, as they prepare for a mass exodus as Tropical Storm Gustav approaches, after wreaking havoc in the Caribbean, with 70 deaths reported. The RNC is even considering pushing back the start of their Convention to avoid the event coinciding with the storm.

And, while the DNC dominated the news this week, the world was still turning and shocking as it may be, news was still happening around the globe. Ron will catch you up on the latest happenings in Russia, Iraq, and Afghanistan as well as news from the good ole US of A.

This, plus our Friday movie review with Dan Kimmel of Variety, and a look back at the summers best and worst (a.k.a. what not to rent). Ron will take your calls and react to your reactions on the Democratic Convention and McCain’s surprising VP choice.

And a Happy Labor Day weekend to all!