Ron Paul's campaign and notable deaths of 2011

It is the last show of 2011 in the first year of the Daisy Deadhead Show! We took a look at some of the charges of racism leveled at Ron Paul, the republican from Texas who is a front runner in the GOP nomination race for President. Daisy also shares her list of notable names of those who passed from this earthly existence in 2011.

Tis the season to be jolly!

Join Daisy and Gregg as they discuss recent news and political issues out of South Carolina. Today The Daisy Deadhead Show will share some seasonal music you may not find anywhere else....such as The Sex Pistols, Bob Marley, Willie Nelson, John Prine, Jethro Tull and Joe Bonamassa. Enjoy!

Military Detention for US Citizens, Thank Lindsey Graham

Daisy & Gregg discuss political and local news for South Carolina. The Governor Nikki Haley is in the news again for all the wrong reasons. Thank your South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham for helping to give the US military power to indefinitely detain U.S. citizens shredding the Bill of Rights and Constitution. Rich atheist just don't get it.

The Holiday season is upon us & Why do we Occupy?

Today on The Daisy Deadhead Show we talk about spirituality, Christmas and the different ethnic religious traditions. Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain once said he did not understand the Occupy Movement or what it is about. We will discuss what leads us to OCCUPY! Tune in today at 9:00AM EST!

Chuck Phelps resigns from Bob Jones University Board - 9:00AM EST

News from the home front, what's the governor going to do now that she's been told to leave the Constitution alone, and Chuck Phelps resigns from the Board at Bob Jones University. Is The Daisy Deadhead Show responsible?

Tune in and find out!

Talking Mauldin Open Air Market, Simpsonville Mayoral Race, Occupiers Speak Out and BJU makes excuses

This Week on The Daisy Deadhead Show, an update on the Mauldin Open Air Market, results in the race for Mayor of Simpsonville, four Upstate women who are all members of area Occupy groups in Greenville and Spartanburg counties will speak up for themselves and their families, and Bob Jones University tries to explain away the rape apologist on their Cooperating Board of Trustees.

Bob Jones University Scandal

Have you heard the story of Tina Anderson? Perhaps not because there has been a total local media blackout on this tragic story involving the 15 yr-old rape victim who was made to stand before a church congregation to take blame and apologize for being raped. Want the details?

Whats more important, Penn State Football or Children?

Sex scandals dominated the news over the week with the Penn State child abuse sex scandals and Herman Cain continues to deny he has ever sexually harassed anyone. Daisy wonders what is wrong with these students who think Penn State football is more important than the welfare of children. Why has there not been any arrests after Penn State students riot and destroy property angered over JoePa's firing. Herman Cain continues to make inappropriate sexist comments in the wake of sexual harassment claims against him.

Occupy Oakland turns violent and more news

Daisy & Gregg discussed the news of the day. The violence continues at Occupy Oakland with anarchist blamed for most of it. Scandal involving Charles Phelps of Bob Jones University who made teenage rape victim apologize in church taking blame, was appointed to BJU board.  Did Fred Phelps of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church which protests at soldiers funerals an Bob Jones alumnus? Republican debate coming to Wofford next week and the Occupy movement will be there.

Occupy, Occupy and more Occupation

Daisy and Gregg share more news about the national Occupy Wallstreet movement specifically Occupy Greenville. Governor Haley caught on video stating that she works for a pharmaceutical company and she flew on a corporate jet to attend a political fundraiser in Texas. Where do you keep your money? Is it one of the big banks that took TARP money? Gregg tells you how you can find out.

Republican Debate, Ghaddafi Killed and Empire Building

Daisy & Gregg discuss the recent Republican debates and U.S. Foreign Policy. Ron Paul seems to stand alone among Republicans as he criticizes the United States and its nation building. Former leader of Libya Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi is dead after being captured by rebel forces. More news from the Occupy Wallstreet movement.

Occupy Wall Street Spreads

The National Occupy Wall Street movements picks up steam and is spreading globally. Diasy and Gregg discuss the protest and the wide array of groups who are part of this wave of discontent. Daisy also went down to Occupy Spartanburg!

Occupy Wall Street Continues

Daisy,Gregg and Sheila were all in the studio today discussing the recent developments of the Occupy Wall Street Movement.

Are Conservatives Hypocritical on Government Intrusion

Another great show from Daisy and friends. Lots of issues were on the table including local information about an upcoming Duke Power hearing. Daisy also discussed Gay Marriage and the hypocrisy of some conservatives when it comes to freedom, liberty and less government intrusion.

The People vs. Wall Street

Daisy was in Texas today but will be back next week. Today's program was hosted by Gregg Jocoy. One of the main stories discussed was the recent efforts by citizens to occupy wallstreet in protest of the economic disaster they blame on bankers and unethical traders. Special guest host was Sheila Jackson of Move On.

Joel Ann Chandler vs. The South Carolina Department of Transportation

Daisy kicked off her third show on WFIS and was joined by Gregg Jocoy who co-hosted.



Joel Ann Chandler called into the program to discuss her fight against the The South Carolina Department of Transportation. You can read more about the issue below.

Longtime Produce Vendor Takes On SC-DOT

MAULDIN, S.C. -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation plans to widen an Upstate roadway -- but not without a fight from a feisty produce vendor. Joel Ann Chandler has operated the Mauldin Open-Air Market on Butler Road for 30 years.

The SC-DOT wants to widen the intersection and the nearby area where Butler Road meets Corn Road and Brides Road. The area includes the road in front of Mauldin High School. Chandler said the changes would make it difficult for her tractor trailer to safely deliver produce. She said the SC-DOT wants to convert a nearby embankment into an access driveway.

"It's going to be hard for us to even get out in the road without red lights; dangerous. Kids are running across the road all the time over here," Chandler said. Read more....

Nikki Haley's European Adventure

Daisy & Gregg discuss the $30,000 price tag of Governor Nikki Haley's trip to a Europe.



The Post and Courier:

Gov. Nikki Haley's weeklong trip to Europe in June in search of "jobs, jobs, jobs" cost South Carolinians more than $127,000. But the governor and her entourage of more than two dozen returned without any finished deals to bring new employers to the Palmetto State.

THE DAISY DEADHEAD SHOW DEBUT!

Daisy & Gregg kicked off the first broadcast of The Daisy Deadhead Show which presents a liberal view of politics in the red state of South Carolina. Among other things, a discussion on the candidacy of Republican Ron Paul, war and the environmental farming.