Tom Bevan, Matt “Fatty” Jessup & Larry Kudlow joined WMAL on Tuesday.

Mornings on the Mall

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Hosts: Brian Wilson and Larry O’Connor

Executive Producer: Heather Smith Hunter

5am – A/B/C World would be a better place with Saddam, Gaddafi still in power – Trump (RT) — If Middle East strongmen Saddam Hussein and Muammar Gaddafi were still in this world, it would have been a better place, because what came instead is much worse, US presidential candidate Donald Trump said. Asked by CNN’s Jake Tapper on his State of the Union show whether the world would have been better off with Hussein and Gaddafi still ruling in Iraq and Syria, Trump said “100 percent.” “I mean, look at Libya. Look at Iraq. Iraq used to be no terrorists. [Hussein] would kill the terrorists immediately, which is like now it’s the Harvard of terrorism,” Trump said. “I’m not saying he was a nice guy, he was a horrible guy, but it was a lot better than it is right now. Right now, Iraq is a training ground for terrorists. Right now Libya, nobody even knows Libya, frankly there is no Iraq and there is no Libya. It’s all broken up. They have no control. Nobody knows what’s going on.”

5am – D         MSNBC’s Melissa Harris Perry: Don’t Say ‘Hard Worker,’ Because It’s Offensive to Slaves (Mediaite) — MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry took offense to a guest’s use of the term ‘hard worker’ Saturday, arguing that it diminished the experiences of slaves. “If there’s somebody who is a hard worker when he goes to Washington, it’s Paul Ryan,” argued conservative guest Alfonso Aguilar. Harris-Perry didn’t disagree but wasn’t a fan of his word choice. MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry took offense to a guest’s use of the term ‘hard worker’ Saturday, arguing that it diminished the experiences of slaves. “If there’s somebody who is a hard worker when he goes to Washington, it’s Paul Ryan,” argued conservative guest Alfonso Aguilar. Harris-Perry didn’t disagree but wasn’t a fan of his word choice. “I just want to pause on one thing, because I don’t disagree with you that I actually think Mr Ryan is a great choice for this role,” she said. “But I want us to be super careful when we use the language ‘hard worker.’ Because I actually keep an image of folks working in cotton fields on my office wall, because it is a reminder about what hard work looks like.”

5am – E         DC tattoo artists: proposed regulations are ‘micromanaging’ attempt to ‘marginalize.’ (WTOP) — Tattoo artists speak out about proposed D.C. regulations.

WASHINGTON — Tattoo artists in the District of Columbia are upset about new regulations proposed by the Department of Health, which some fear will make their businesses illegal. “The D.C. Department of Health is trying to marginalize the tattooed,” said Paul Roe, owner of BritishInk, in Northeast Washington. Roe is speaking out against proposed regulations which include a provision that would require any tattoo shop in the city to buy all equipment and supplies from companies that are registered in the District. He said right now there are no companies registered in the District, and he questions where shops will get their supplies if the measures are adopted. “What is being requested here is unheard of in any other jurisdiction or state in the whole country,” said Matt Jessup, better known as “Fatty,” owner of Fatty’s Tattoos and Piercings in D.C.

6am – A/B/C WHO says processed meat like hot dogs and bacon causes cancer. Like your daily hot dog or bacon sandwich? You may want to think again. The World Health Organization said Monday that eating processed meat such as sausages and ham causes cancer, while unprocessed red meat may also be carcinogenic. The WHO’s cancer research unit now classifies processed meat as “carcinogenic to humans” based on evidence from hundreds of studies, and linked it specifically to colon, or colorectal, cancer. The report outlined that simply eating 50 grams of processed meat each day — the equivalent of two slices of ham — can increase the risk of such cancer by 18%. However, the authors say the risks are relatively small to begin with. The organization defines processed meat as any type of meat that is salted, cured or smoked to enhance its flavor or preserve it. Processed meat generally contains pork or beef, but may also contain poultry. The WHO now classifies processed meat in the same category as smoking and asbestos, based on its certainty of a link with cancer, but stressed that did not mean they were equally dangerous.

6am – D/E     Clinton Campaign Actually Puts Out a List of Hillary DIY Halloween Costumes. (Mediaite) — Move over, sexy Donald Trump, because the Hillary Clinton campaign has actually released Halloween costumes for you to go as on Saturday. And no, it’s not “Hillary Clinton as a witch” or “Hillary Clinton as the bride of Frankenstein.” It’s just clothing that Clinton’s worn over the years. No, seriously: You can choose from one of five costumes or, as the campaign website says, “enlist your friends and put together a group costume that spans decades.”

7am – A         INTERVIEW — TOM BEVAN – Executive Editor, RealClearPolitics.com – discussed the latest 2016 polls.

• Poll: Ben Carson leads Donald Trump by double digits in Iowa
• Fiorina needs another good debate…badly

7am – B         CRITTER NEWS:

• Juanita the Duck stirs feathers in Calif. Town. (CBS News) — SAN FRANCISCO — In a locked pen at a wildlife hospital near San Francisco, a duck named Juanita is tied up in red tape. Meanwhile at Bello Gardens Assisted Living Center residents are campaigning to win her freedom. “It doesn’t seem right. I want that duck back,” says Norma Manning, a Bello Gardens resident. She misses having Juanita in the back yard. “She was just a nice pet and everybody loved her.” Juanita arrived two years ago as an orphaned duckling. Bello Gardens cook Walter Paredes fed her back to health and she quickly became part of life at the assisted living center. Bello Gardens administrator Neysa Hinton made sure the duck was as comfortable as any other resident, building her a pond and waterfall. But one day in September Juanita wandered out of the backyard. Someone found her a couple of blocks away and took her to WildCare, a local animal hospital. That’s where the red tape started.
• This Maryland company just got into the business of cloning kittens. This Maryland company just got into the business of cloning kittens. Germantown synthetic biology company Intrexon Corp. has had a hand in everything from cancer immunotherapy to biological pest control. Now, it’s ventured into the world of cloning kittens. That’s right. Intrexon (NYSE: XON) acquired a company last year called ViaGen LC that recently announced it successfully delivered two litters of healthy cloned kittens for the first time. The Texas-based company specializes in cloning animals for genetic preservation in the livestock and equine industries. Intrexon convinced ViaGen to pursue the companion animal market, said ViaGen CEO Blake Russell. ViaGen will officially launch that consumer service in January.
• Dog named Trigger shoots owner in the foot. (BBC News) — A woman in the US state of Indiana is recovering after being shot by her dog in a bizarre hunting accident, an environment official says. The woman, named as Allie Carter, 25, was hunting waterfowl on Saturday in the north of the state, Jonathon Boyd, an Indiana conservation officer said. She put down her 12-gauge shotgun but her chocolate Labrador stepped on it, shooting her in the foot. To add insult to injury, the dog was named Trigger. Mr Boyd said she suffered injuries to her left foot and toes and has since been released from hospital. He said Ms Carter had not completed a hunter education course and urged all prospective hunters to do so.

7am – C         FBI Director Doubles Down On Linking Scrutiny Of Police With Rise In Violent Crime. (NPR) — FBI Director James Comey says police restraint, born from increased scrutiny in the wake of high-profile police killings and evidence of racial bias, may be contributing to an uptick in violent crimes in some cities. On Monday, FBI director James Comey reiterated that the rise of violent crime in certain cities may be a result of less aggressive policing due to increased scrutiny of officers in the wake of recent high-profile police killings of black men. Repeating remarks he made last week, Comey said at the annual convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago that police and communities of color are “arcing apart” with every incident that involves police misconduct or an attack on law enforcement. The speech echoed remarks he made during a speech at the University of Chicago Law School on Friday. There, he questioned whether people with cell phone cameras were causing police to avoid daily interactions. “In today’s YouTube world, are officers reluctant to get out of their cars and do the work that controls violent crime? Are officers answering 911 calls but avoiding the informal contact that keeps bad guys from standing around, especially with guns?” Comey answered his own question, saying he “didn’t know” whether police hesitance explains the uptick in violent crime in some cities, but said that he has “a strong sense that some part of the explanation is a chill wind blowing through American law enforcement over the last year.”

7am – D         Tennessee woman posts video warning people not to wear leggings as pants. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Tennessee woman has a PSA for those who plan to wear leggings this winter. Jamie Higdon Randolph of Cleveland, Tennessee posted a video to Facebook, warning people not to wear leggings as pants. She wants everyone to know that “leggins definitely ‘ain’t pants.” ‘Some of you people like to use? leggins’ as britches, as pants-pants,’ she explains. ‘That ain’t how they’re supposed to be worn.’ Randolph goes on: ‘If you can’t wear a shirt that covers your tail so I can’t tell you got some Aztec-print thongs on, you don’t need to be wearing ’em.’ That’s rule number one.

7am – E         Tech News:

• Walmart tells FAA it wants to start testing drones for package delivery: almart has become the latest U.S. retailer to ask for permission to test drones for making deliveries to customers in its parking lots and at customers’ homes, following the lead of Amazon and smaller companies seeking exemptions from government drone rules. Walmart also wants to use the aerial technology to check on its buildings, warehouses and distribution centers. Walmart also wants to use drones for potential surveillance of its buildings and parking lots.
• Apple TV is available to pre-order. Apple says if you order today, it will ship in 3 to 5 business days: Apple’s revamped set-top box Apple TV is available for pre-order Monday, with the first shipments rolling out as soon as this week. The device starts at $149 for the 32 GB model, while the 64 GB model costs $199. According to Apple’s website, pre-orders made today will ship in 3 to 5 business days. Apple unveiled the long-rumored set-top box during last month’s iPhone event in San Francisco. The device includes a faster processor, a simpler interface modeled after Apple’s mobile devices and a new remote with touchpad. Apple TV also supports Siri, allowing users to issue voice commands.
• Gov’t bans e-cigarettes in airline passengers’ checked bags. WASHINGTON (AP) — A new federal rule forbids airline passengers from packing electronic cigarettes or other battery-operated electronic smoking devices in their checked bags to protect against in-flight fires. The rule still allows e-cigarettes in carry-on bags, but passengers cannot recharge the devices while on the plane. The Department of Transportation said there have been at least 26 incidents since 2009 in which e-cigarettes that have caused explosions or fires, including several in which the devices were packed in luggage. Usually, they have been accidentally left on or the battery short-circuits.

8am – A         INTERVIEW – MATT JESSUP — better known as “Fatty,” owner of Fatty’s Tattoos and Piercings in D.C.

• DC tattoo artists: proposed regulations are ‘micromanaging’ attempt to ‘marginalize.’ Tattoo artists speak out about proposed D.C. regulations. (WTOP) — WASHINGTON — Tattoo artists in the District of Columbia are upset about new regulations proposed by the Department of Health, which some fear will make their businesses illegal. “The D.C. Department of Health is trying to marginalize the tattooed,” said Paul Roe, owner of BritishInk, in Northeast Washington. Roe is speaking out against proposed regulations which include a provision that would require any tattoo shop in the city to buy all equipment and supplies from companies that are registered in the District. He said right now there are no companies registered in the District, and he questions where shops will get their supplies if the measures are adopted. “What is being requested here is unheard of in any other jurisdiction or state in the whole country,” said Matt Jessup, better known as “Fatty,” owner of Fatty’s Tattoos and Piercings in D.C.

8am – B         Congress News:

• House Republican leaders reach budget deal with White House. WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders struck a budget deal made with the White House just before midnight Monday aimed at averting a government shutdown and forestalling a debt crisis. Speaker John Boehner was making one final appeal to restive Republicans: Pass the hard-won agreement with President Barack Obama before Rep. Paul Ryan assumes the speaker’s job later this week. But he encountered immediate resistance when he laid out the plan Monday night. His plan is for members to vote on the deal Wednesday. The budget pact, in concert with a must-pass increase in the federal borrowing limit, would solve the thorniest issues awaiting Ryan, who is set to be elected speaker on Thursday. The deal would also take budget showdowns and government shutdown fights off the table until after the 2016 presidential election, a potential boon to Republican candidates who might otherwise face uncomfortable questions about messes in the Republican-led Congress.
• Mo Brooks, Freedom Caucus strike hardline immigration deal with Paul Ryan. In his bid to be voted Speaker of the House, Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan has made concessions on immigration policy to satisfy a conservative wing of House Republicans, according to U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks. In fact, Brooks, R-Huntsville is scheduled to give a speech on the House floor on Tuesday morning outlining the agreement Ryan struck with Brooks and other members of the Freedom Caucus in a face-to-face meeting last week.
• House GOP to vote for speaker Oct. 28. House Republicans will vote by secret ballot Wednesday for the next speaker and will hold a final floor vote Thursday.
• Paul Ryan Schedules Victory Party For Thursday’s Speakership Vote. (Breitbart/Neil Munro) — House Ways and Means Committee chairman Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) and his friends have scheduled a Speakership election victory party for Thursday evening, even though he has not won the floor vote. “The pleasure of your company is requested at a Reception Honoring the 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives: The Honorable Paul D. Ryan,” the invitation reads.

8am – C         World Series: New York Mets vs Kansas City Royals. Game 1, today, 8:07 PM on FOX. Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

• Mets, Royals power pitchers to face off in World Series. (USA Today) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Baseball’s pace has never been faster — meaning the rate of travel of each pitched double-seamed, 108-stitched cowhide, rather than the speed of the games themselves. For the first time in history, the major leagues’ average fastball topped 92 mph, and no one harnessed that velocity so regularly as the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals who threw 95 or faster more than any other teams in baseball: 22.1% of all Mets pitches and 14.8% of all Royals pitches.

8am – D         INTERVIEW – LARRY KUDLOW – CNBC Senior Contributor and host of The Larry Kudlow Show on WMAL Saturdays at 7 pm

• Latest 2016 polls and CNBC Debate Preview
• Fiorina needs another good debate…badly
• CNBC’s GOP lineup for Oct. 28 debate: CNBC has announced the 10-candidate lineup for Wednesday’s debate in Colorado. All 10 candidates ascended the stage last month in Simi Valley, Calif.: Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee, John Kasich, Chris Christie, and Rand Paul. The next set-to at the University of Colorado at Boulder starts shortly after 8 p.m. ET.
• Polls: Ben Carson leads Donald Trump by double digits in Iowa

8am – E         Food News:

• Most popular Halloween candy by state for 2015. (AOL) — A product discovery and reviews website, Influenster, recently surveyed over 40,000 people across the nation, young and old, and learned which Halloween sweet treats each state prefers. Washington, D.C. knows that Twix are the treats that really rule. Maryland finds bliss in an Almond Joy. Swedish Fish did the same in Pennsylvania. Virginia is for lovers of Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Candy. West Virginia doesn’t care that Oreos are cookies, naming them as its favorite candy anyway.

• Biscuit that survived the Titanic sinking sold at auction for $23,000. (ABC) – (LONDON) — A biscuit that survived the sinking of the Titanic has been purchased by a collector in Greece for $23,000, according to the BBC. The biscuit, similar in shape and color to a cracker, was part of a collection from James and Mabel Fenwick, newlyweds who were beginning a three-month honeymoon trip to Europe in 1912 aboard the SS Carpathia, the ship that ended up rescuing survivors of the Titanic, according to auction house Henry Aldridge & Son. The auction also included photographic negatives and a journal that offered a “unique snapshot” into the rescue of the 700 survivors. The biscuit was said to be part of a survival kit that would have been found in a Titanic rescue boat.

TOMORROW: KT McFarland, Tucker Carlson and Mark Levin