As usual, Clark & Copper talk with Steve about his most recent editorial cartoons. But Steve is also the author of two - soon-to-be-three - children's books. Learn the stories behind the stories: a href=" http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780803731240,00.html">Stick and a href=" http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780803731257,00.html"> Violet The Pilot.

Ruben talks about a recent trip back to his hometown in Central California, where he spoke to several groups - from college students to 4th graders. And the guys cover lots of hot topics - accountability in government and life, immigration reform, why people choose presidential candidates, and what pulls the pin on the Bill Clinton grenade.

From Kathie Lee Gifford joining the 4th hour of The Today Show (who knew there was a 4th hour?), to CW's Reaper, Showtime's The Tudors, American Idol Haiku, and Wire In The Blood on BBC America, there's lots to talk about with Karla!

Clark visits Green Transportation Day, an event showcasing alternative fuel vehicles. The California Center for Sustainable Energy is promoting green transportation and offering rebates for buyers of advanced vehicles.

Have you noticed the ads in the bottom of the trays you dump your stuff in as you go through airport security? Michael Stetz has. He's also noticed how much concession prices - especially beer - have gone up at Petco Park. (Padres home opener tonight!) And it's hard to set foot on a San Diego County beach these days, without breaking the law. So many rules!

Ladies and Gentlemen…Lee Grant, "the" man who liked the movie Drill Bit Taylor. (That's his story, and he's sticking to it.) He also hands out three stars to two other movies. But after further review, gives failing grades to a couple of TV shows: Oprah's Big Give ("Look at Oprah, Look at Oprah!") and My Dad's Better Than Your Dad (adults acting like children…middle schoolers trying to act adult.) Plus, who knew Lee was such a March Madness fanatic?!

Clark & Copper thought Ken was the star of the new movie, Leatherheads. Turns out, some guy named Clooney is. But Ken's an "extra" - which is more movie experience than our hosts have. In this segment, Mr. Buckingham - who is the go-to guy for all things internet - talks about electronic tax filing. It was okay, but C&C really wanted behind-the-scenes Rene Zellweger stories.

Annie Henderson- Program Manager for the California Center for Sustainable Energy's Solar Water Heating Pilot Program

Through the end of 2008, citizens of San Diego County are eligible for some nifty financial incentives for installing solar water heating in their home or business. What's it cost? What's it save? Why are Carlsbad folks especially lucky? Is this the first time Clark & Copper have been in hot water and it was a good thing? Where can you learn more? Have we got a podcast for you!

Learn why Dave is much more fun with Clark & Copper on the radio than when he's on TV. As usual, David spends considerable effort trying to keep Ken's indoor plants from committing suicide, and explains to Clark (for the umpteenth time) what kind of grass seed to buy. Then, it's fun with citrus! Can you say, "ortanique"? Or, "weikewa"? Hah! Didn't think so. But Dave says they're new and delicious. Also, find out what kind of tangerine tree to plant so you get sweet, seedless fruit that peels easily.

For 13 years, the members of Angie's list have shared their experiences and rated contractors and home repair services. Now, Angie is adding medical services to the list of providers. What's it cost to join her list? How do we know it's accurate? Can a company sue me if I give them a bad report card? Clark & Copper talk it over with Angie.

We swear, sometimes listening to these two guys is like eavesdropping on a happy hour conversation at the corner tap.

Chris Reed - SignOnSanDiego Political blogger & Host of Radio Active on SignOnRadio

George Bush is destroying the Republican Party; Hillary Clinton is a liar; the Libertarian Party should reject Democrat Mike Gravel's bid to join them; Mayoral candidate Steve Francis is unfocussed; Mike Aguirre is a schmuck; Clint Eastwood, too; and sacrificing our economy will not stop global warming. Let's see, have we forgotten anything? It's so hard to get Chris Reed to express any opinions.

Tag words: Chris Reed, George Bush, Hillary Clinton, Steve Francis, Clint Eastwood, Mike Aguirre, global warming

Patience is a virtue. "Would you honk your horn at God for driving too slow?" (Don't ask Ken.) But sometimes "holy outrage" is called for. Sandi also brings news of a new church that meets in a nightclub in San Diego's downtown Gaslamp Quarter. Plus, a New Orleans' style funeral procession in Pacific Beach…and Joyce Neu, who leaves this week for the hotspots of the world as part of a "swat team for mediation".

Clark & Copper had planned "some sort of greeting ceremony" for Michael Smolens today. But when he arrived, he just "ran with his head down to avoid the sniper fire". Actually, we embellished that a bit - in the spirit of presidential campaign 2008. The Pennsylvania primary is four weeks away. Polls still favor Clinton, but Obama is narrowing the gap. Bill Richardson's endorsement may have helped. John McCain campaigns in California. Ken stumps for him on the radio.

Clark Anthony & Ken Copper hit the deck running (always paranoid they're being chased). It's National Sweater Day in honor of the 80th anniversary of Mr. Roger's birth. Guess who didn't wear his sweater. Spring floods in the Midwest…Easter snow for Chicago. Learn how March Madness can crash corporate computers. Barack Obama's speech on racial tension gets a closer look. McCain increases his poll numbers over both Democratic candidates. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's house is worth $260K less than when he bought it four years ago. (See, he does feel your pain.) Plus invention ideas we think could make us rich: a car GPS device with built-in radar detector; better yet, a car alarm that sounds like two lovers "gettin' it on"! (The deluxe model would also steam the windows and rock the vehicle. That would bring the cops.)

Ruben has received amazing response to his recent column on dyslexia. Today he hits another hot button topic - home schooling. Ruben says the educational system is failing to teach teachers as much as it is failing to teach our students. Plus, he has positive reaction to Barack Obama's Tuesday speech confronting race relations in the U-S. And Clark & Copper push another hot button - a personal one for Ruben - affirmative action.

Steve Breen joins Clark Anthony & Ken Copper to share the stories behind his award-winning editorial cartoons. Did you see the one with the Wall Street boat circling the toilet bowl? Learn the obscure mistake that generated complains about that drawing! From Rodney ("I don't get no respect") Dangerfield's picture on a dollar bill, to a John McCain "youthful" running mate suggestion, to Alfred E. Newman as the face of Southwest Airlines, Steve's drawings hit the mark. And they push the envelope. Hear about reaction to his Hillary/Barack front-of-the-bus, back-of-the-bus cartoon. Zowie!

The La Jolla bar mitzvah was one great celebration - and it helped to build a school in Africa! Also, Clark & Copper talk with Sandi about The Reverend Jeremiah Wright (Barack Obama's mentor and spiritual leader); The United Church of Christ; politicians in the pulpit; whether or not extravagant spending by rich folks constitutes the sin of gluttony; and the virtue of patience.

No primary elections this Tuesday, but still lots to talk about. And Clark & Copper can hardly believe that Texans are still tabulating the results of their caucuses held two weeks ago! (?) Also, Florida Democrats will get no primary "do-over". The same fate may await Michigan voters. What, oh what will the DNC do? Plus, the top story of the day, Barack Obama tiptoes around the subject of his fiery mentor, and long-time minister, The Reverend Jeremiah Wright.

The first newspaper publisher in San Diego - six-foot-six, a giant of a man, strong enough to reach into a river to retrieve a sunken printing press, which he did; a man who met a violent death after rounding up investors for flying ship that never really got off the ground; Charles Hatfield, "The Rainmaker", who may or may not be responsible for floods and destruction in January, 1916. Wyatt Earp and his third wife Josie, San Diegans in 1885. Rick Crawford, Librarian in charge of Special Collections at San Diego's downtown library, talks about these and other interesting folk. Plus, find out which local universities are alive with San Diego history and which pretty much ignore it! And how much can you trust those nifty paperback books, penned by neighborhood historians?

In a wide-ranging discussion (i.e. meandering; directionless) Clark Anthony & Ken Copper touch on St. Patrick's Day, Jesse Ventura, Albert Einstein, Billy Crystal, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Jr. (Obama's militant mentor), Geraldine Ferraro, Newt Gingrich, Eliot Spitzer, movies, TV, men vs. women's shopping habits, Michael Jackson and Neverland. Then they take a breath.

Whether you crave gardening tips - as Ken Copper does - or just find David Ross amusing, cute and fun - as Ken's wife does - ya gotta listen to the Garden Doctor. David talks about - but is not limited to - planting veggies, preventing aphids, birthing butterflies, and remounting your stag horn fern. He also spells "Spinosad" for those taking notes (S-p-I-n-o-s-a-d), and he tells Ken what he can do with that four year old can of malathion on his garage shelf.

Lee Grant reviews the movies, Chicago 10, Married Life, and Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears A Who.
Also: Did the Beatles sink American Idol contestant David Hernandez, or was it his back story as a dancer at a gay nightclub? Plus, talk about the TV drama, New Amsterdam, and will Saturday Night Live actually be funny this week, thanks to Eliot Spitzer?

Logan Jenkins is not a big fan of The Sprinter train connecting Oceanside and Escondido. He feels the money could have been better spent on other transportation solutions. But he finds that riding the new train is quite a social experience - unlike, say riding the NYC subway. ("Hey! You lookin' at me?!) Also, find out why the Democratic Presidential race is driving a wedge between Logan and his wife. And Clark & Copper follow up with Logan about Little League, a law suit and the mystery of the hijacked email.

Clark & Copper talk with Gerry about interesting people he's met in the past week or so - laid-back country folk in the East County foothills, and sociable homeless residents of the San Diego Riverbed near Old Town. The mountain people are concerned about a proposed high-voltage power line that would bisect their wildfire-prone neighborhood. And those gathering by the river to celebrate a birthday, lament the murder of a friend and neighborhood changes that threaten their secluded camps.

In this segment, Clark & Copper turn to a subject very personal for Ruben - dyslexia. His father struggled with it, though it went undiagnosed. Ruben's wife teaches students working to cope with this glitch in the brain's wiring. Find out why many school systems - including San Diego's - are reluctant to even discuss dyslexia!

Eliot Spitzer ["Love Client Number Nine"] is already the topic of conversation when Sandi Dolbee drops by. She talks about the "double standard" of conduct applied to elected officials and other public figures who preach from the bully pulpit. In this case, double standard refers to average folk holding public persons to a higher standard of accountability. Sandi also brings news of a Sunday rally that drew more than three thousand people working to keep kids safe and off the streets. The
San Diego Organizing Project proclaims this the "Year of Our Youth". They hope to mobilize churches, government, parents and volunteers. Plus, this just in - new sins!

Clinton and Obama - who normally the lead discussion - take second place to Eliot Spitzer. Michael Smolens adds his perspective to "what happens next". Clark knows someone is composing, "Love Client Number Nine", to the tune of "Love Potion Number Nine", but other than the title, he's got nothin'. Then, it's on to the election: Obama's stumbling advisors, Clinton's presumptuous VP offer, the Mississippi primary, the long wait for the next "biggie" in Pennsylvania and the expected "do overs" in Florida and Michigan. Plus, Clark, Ken and Michael kick around the California State budget deficit, and even the San Diego City Attorney race.

The Significant work of Dr. Hiroo Kanamori, Kyoto Prize laureate in Advanced Technology and his presentation at UCSD on March 13th on earthquakes.

Clark & Copper have read and enjoyed stories with Michael Stetz' byline for years. Recently he's following the saga of
Nubs the dog from Iraq. Michael joins the guys in what they hope will be a regular visit about his work. Michael is from Baltimore. After ten years in San Diego, he is no longer surprised at the amount of news coverage light rainfall gets here. But his reaction to being awakened by first call to "storm watch" is rather amusing. Michael's stories range from The Valet Girls who park cars while attired in rhinestone bras to Jesus action figures at Wal-Mart. From trying to find out why employees at the SDG&E building wore sweaters indoors during summer, to why Chula Vista Police shot and killed a fairly ordinary 90-year old man. Find out about "Sister Blister", the $1400 Dyson Airblade with "air knives", and an unexpected side benefit of the booze ban at the beach.

Each Wednesday at noon, Pacific Time, nationally-syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, Jr. joins Clark & Copper. Today we learn more about Ruben Navarrette, Senior. Junior shares some parenting philosophy, and explains why good parents die younger than bad ones. Also, why a Clinton/Obama ticket or Obama/Clinton ticket makes little sense for either candidate. Plus, Ruben is no fan of Lou Dobbs or Roger Hedgecock. Now, what were the exact words he used to describe them? Better listen. And what's this about identifying illegals by how they smell?

Steve Breen is just back from Washington, D.C., where 1300 people attended a dinner in his honor, as he received the 2007 Berryman Cartoonist of The Year Award from the National Press Foundation. Steve took his son Patrick along on the trip. Patrick is six, going on sixteen. Steve is a few years older, going on sixteen. They get along well. Steve also talks about writing a review of a new book about one of his professional heroes, the late Bill Mauldin. Steve's cartoon in the morning paper is drawn in the Mauldin style.

Undersea communication cables have been cut several times in the past year. The U-S & China each have proven they can shoot down satellites. A million people in Florida lost electricity one day last week. Disasters - natural or man-made - could keep us from using cell phones, withdrawing money from an ATM, or accessing personal information stored on line. How vulnerable are we? How can we protect ourselves?

Final Oscar telecast review - how come so few folks watched? American Idol contestants - love 'em or hate 'em. Is Lost hopelessly lost, or just challenging? The Wire comes down to the wire. Omar is dead. Snoop too. And Jimmy is unraveling. If The Daily Show and The Colbert Report can be funny every night, why can't Saturday Night Live come up with something that pops occasionally? And Clark, Ken and Karla agree, on the new HBO special, George Carlin is less witty and more grumpy. Or as George might describe it, he is just one depressing "old f---k".

Sandi Follows up on a topic that Clark & Copper explored a few weeks ago - home testing of kids for illegal drugs. Does it destroy trust? Or is it just another tool parents should use to "trust but verify" the honesty of their children? Also, Sandi's moving story of the "Garden Of Innocence". And hot button alert - the California State Supreme Court convenes Tuesday for a three-hour session to discuss legalizing same-sex marriage.

Peter Rowe arrives late. But he has a note from his editor, with whom he was meeting about an assignment Pete's working on. John Adams - the book by David McCullough - is now an HBO Mini Series. Peter is writing a review of the cable series. However, HBO has provided him with just four of the seven episodes. That provides him with a dilemma. Peter explains. Plus, he, Clark & Ken deftly transition from talking about revolutionary America to discussing beer. How is that possible? (Hint: Samuel Adams is the bridge). We give this episode 3 stars. Judge for yourself. It's now available "on demand".

Mary James drops by after attending the grand opening of the Spring Home/Garden Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. She was MC the previous night for awards honoring the horticulturist of the year. (Both Billy Crystal and Jon Stewart were apparently busy.) Clark Anthony & Ken Copper get a kick out of Mary. She politely giggles at their witticisms - a good deal for them, since their wives were so over it years ago. In a wide-ranging (read: directionless) discussion, the guys actually allow Mary to offer some real information, and plug her SignOnRadio program,
SD Gardens.

Lee Grant has just returned from covering the Academy Awards last weekend in Los Angeles. Actually, he's been back several days, and showered. But it's fresh in his memory, and he shares more behind-the-scenes
Oscar moments plus a summary of his Hollywood power-lunch with comedian/host Bob Saget. (Don't click that link if your boss is standing near you.)

Financial numbers look backward. Bill Holland looks ahead. He offers sound advice and a reassuring calmness in a world too often marked by knee-jerk reactions to marketplace minutia.

Michael's brother, John Smolens, is an author. Ken is a fan and recommends one of his novels, Fire Point. The guys get down to discussing the presidential campaign - tonight's final Democratic debate before the key Texas & Ohio primaries, and who Republican John McCain might choose as his running mate. Saturday Night Live's parody of the mainstream media's infatuation with Obama, lends credence to the perception. Plus, Clark Anthony, Ken Copper and Michael Smolens discuss the blending of commentary and straight news reporting that is becoming more common on cable TV.

Ahh, spring! That all too brief moment each baseball season when every team is still in the pennant race. Bob Chandler joins Clark & Copper to talk about his four decades reporting sports on radio and TV in San Diego and his years with the San Diego Padres. Bob's broadcast partner, Jerry Coleman is - as many people know - a former Yankee great and decorated military hero. But at a fancy restaurant, he can be an embarrassing dinner companion. Learn how many minutes it took Bob to figure out he was no Ted Williams; why his first interview with Padre owner Ray Kroc was nearly his last; why Ted Leitner calls Bob, "the personal computer". Mostly, discover why Ken and Clark will have Mr. Chandler back anytime they can pry him off the golf course.

For more than forty years, Bill Holland has been reporting the stories behind the stock numbers and offering sound financial advice to San Diegans. This week he joins the Clark & Copper Program as a regular contributor. As the guys reminisce about local radio, Ken makes a confession and offers a long overdue mea culpa to Bill. Find out why. Get Bill's thoughts on opportunities in the current economic slump. And put a reminder in your Outlook to hear Bill Holland each Tuesday and Thursday at 11:45 Pacific Time, with Clark & Copper on SignOnRadio.

Teri worked with Union-Tribune Editorial Cartoonist Steve Breen many years ago at a newspaper in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Apparently they were each teenagers back then, when Steve's drawings won a Pulitzer Prize and Teri reported on organized crime. (Which of course no longer exists, except on TV) Learn about the politics of stem cell research, the move to legitimize off-label prescription drug usage, and how Terri was once "physically removed" from a mobster's funeral.

Retired Admiral Bruce Boland joins Clark Anthony & Ken Copper to kick around a perennial favorite topic among San Diegans - even those long deceased - the limits of Lindbergh Field. As an airport it's convenient but cramped, with no hope of growing a second runway. Currently there are two plans to maximize its usage in the years ahead. But selecting one plan or blending both will require cooperation among many agencies and special interests. Who, oh who will bring the cattle ranchers and the farmers together?

The San Diego City Attorney's race - so many candidates, so little clarity. Lindbergh Field - so many airplanes, so little runway. But most compelling of all, Logan describes watching police video showing Stryker the veteran police dog and how he died as he and a fugitive vaulted over the railing of the San Diego Coronado Bridge on New Year's Eve. Six seconds. It was over in just six seconds.

"Where the smart one is?" but agrees to talk with Ken about the Democratic presidential primary race. He also updates us on the situation regarding the catfish in the pond in Balboa Park. The city attorney's race gets a once over too.

Funny girl Judy McDonald previews cuts from her new comedy CD which is now available on her website: judymcdonald.net. Bits featuring driving in the rain and her mom being stalked by her Roomba sweeper provide grins for one and all.

Ruben Navarrette joins Ken and Judy to talk about presidential politics, the changing demographics of America and just where he thinks the Latino votes will wind up in the Texas primary.

Union Tribune editorial cartoonist Steve Breen stops by to chat with Ken and Judy. It becomes apparent that Steve and Judy would never be seated near each other in grade school. These two goofs are TOO much alike. The ideas and the laughs are many as "The Jewd and The Breen man" brainstorm!

Woe. Heavy, heavy talk today. Clark & Ken wade in over their heads pretty, durn fast. Some of the waves are generated by Sandi's print review of a book by Bart Ehrman titled, God's Problem. Then there's the whole, God as clockmaker, puppeteer or cosmic bellhop, part of the conversation. And what was Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, thinking when he suggested incorporating portions of Islamic Law (Sharia) into the U-K legal system?! Plus, find out about (or aboot) the Toronto Blessing. And leave it to Clark to bring up zombies. Which actually had no link to later talk about disenchanted religious voters. And you thought LOST was difficult to follow.

Peter Rowe joins Clark & Copper to add wit, wisdom and a much deeper voice to the radio program. Learn from Peter how to score incredible meal deals at some of San Diego's finest restaurants - for a limited time only! Hear about the "gruesome" pint-of-the-week, from his beer column. But above all, if you visit the Midwest and order a "hot brown sandwich", Peter warns, be very sure you know what you're getting into. And, if possible, have paramedics standing by.

The Hollywood writers' strike is over, and that's good news for San Diego. Even a simple program like American Idol adds more than a million dollars to our economy when it hosts auditions here, as happened not long ago. The San Diego Film Commission issued more than 8-thousand permits in 2007, for film, video and print production. Find out from Cathy Anderson what kept us busy during the writers strike…what's on the horizon…why Ken Copper's house in North County might soon be a hot filming location…and how a simple cell phone call could have set off a huge unexpected explosion in downtown San Diego. "Explosion" - good. "Unexpected" - not so much.

Steve Breen is the 2007 Berryman Cartoonist of the Year! Did you see his award-winning cartoon in the Union Tribune? (hint) Later this month, Steve travels to Washington, D.C. to accept the award from the National Press Club. Steve's six-year-old son will accompany him. What the boy most wants to see in D.C may surprise you! Also, Clark & Copper get the stories behind some of Steve's recent cartoons. Find out who is upset about Hillary's inevitability melting. Learn Steve's trick for accurately drawing the buildings of Manhattan in his Rudy as King Kong cartoon. Which recent cartoon image took two hands to create and was so tough to draw he almost gave up? (hint)

Plus, Steve is writing a book review on one of his heroes. Who's that? No hints. Ya gotta listen.

Sandi Dolby, Union-Tribune Ethics and Religion editor join Ken Copper and Dinah Smith in welcoming Rabbi Berk to San Diego. Learn more about the Jewish Faith, and how it connects with today's news and society.

Jet skis, off-road bikes, a fishing boat - so many big boy toys…so little space in the yard or driveway. Got no room for the 22-foot motor home. It's at the curb. Or, I got no home! I live in my camper. Sure is nice parkin' it here, by the ocean breeze and the sunset view. Folks are passionate about RVs. Love 'em or hate 'em, they all gotta be somewhere. But, hey! Not in my neighborhood! (NIMN) Hear Gerry's clever solution. Also, catfish, lily ponds, hardhats and koi polloi. (That'll get you to listen.)

Ruben joins Clark Anthony & Ken Copper to talk about hot button topics of the day: Tuesday's primaries and what they mean to the candidates still standing; Bob Woodward and others say Hillary Clinton really did have a strategic role in her husband's presidency, so Bill may be co-president if she wins; why the sub-prime mortgage fiasco reflects badly not only on financial institutions, but also on our parenting skills.
Plus, if each member of congress were given an unlimited budget but had to account for every penny they spent and faced prison for accepting gifts, would that straighten out the federal government?

Clark Anthony has a series of serendipity moments when he happens upon several areas of passionate disagreement between his partner, Ken Copper, and their guest, Bob Hawkins. Hot Damn!
Bill Murray's Ground Hog Day vs. his Lost In Translation." The believability of Dustin Hoffman as Tootsie vs Robin Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire. Jackie Gleason - beloved entertainment icon, or no-talent blowhard? Listen as Clark pours gasoline on the fire. Oh, and the guys also discuss the Beatles-based musical, Across The Universe, and the outrageous mark up on theatre popcorn. However, "no arguments against those propositions were submitted."

Peter Rowe discusses "record hops" prices. Clark Anthony & Ken Copper get excited until they realize he is not referring to what they can charge for spinning the hits at teen dance parties. As Peter reminds us frequently, hops is (are?) one of the main ingredients in beer. If hop prices were down, brewers would, we are quite certain, pass along the savings to us, their valued customers. But in the current market, you can imagine what's happening to the price of a six-pack - just in time for that annual beer-chugging event, Ground Hog Day.

Also, it's Super Bowl weekend. That leads the guys to a "heated" discussion about buffalo wings. That they were born in 1964, at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, is indisputable. But what was/is the original sauce? Should the wings actually have those little wingy-thingies attached? (Ken is pro-thingy, Clark is anti, and Peter is laconic.) And how hot should hot wings be?!? For men, buffalo wing heat-tolerance is a test of testosterone. To rate the relative hotness of various sauces, Mr. Wizard (Peter Rowe) explains the Scovile Scale. It measures the amount of capsaicin chemical pepper stuff in the wing sauce, but C&K lose interest and don't remember much after that. Cheers.

Ken is back from Texas. In perfect "Ken-logic", he returns wearing a cowboy hat purchased at a boot store. Gerry Braun joins the campfire conversation about the blasé way San Diegans are approaching the presidential primary, now just six days away. If this program were an old-time western, Gerry would wear a white cowboy hat. Ken's hat is sorta gray-brown. Clark points out that San Diegans are pretty laid back and apathetic about most things - city government, sports teams, the arts. Low clouds that don't clear get us steamed. And any amount of rain, sends us into "storm watch". But other than that, Clark suggests, we're unmoved. Clark is hatless. And unarmed. The hosts react with astonishment at the amount of email Gerry received following a recent tongue-in-cheek column discussing the unequivocal effectiveness of the beach booze ban…during the first dozen rain-soaked days of its implementation. Not one drunken riot on the sand! People! It's humor!! Lighten up!

Dinah Smith joins Clark Anthony as Ken is away. Front page news today! The settlement between the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego and hundreds of men and women claiming they were sexually abused by priests and others was the result of complex legal dealings and months of negotiation. Today, for the first time, reporter Sandi Dolbee talks about what she learned from the two judges involved - one a bankruptcy judge, working in public to push the case forward; the other, an arbitrator, laboring privately, behind the scenes, endless hours, over many days, nights and weekends to encourage agreement among the parties involved. Learn much more about how the settlement came together. But find out why we will never know the full story.

Soncee Partida co-hosts
So howcome, if there were so many terrific talents trying out in San Diego for American Idol, howcome the ones we saw on the recent "audition" show were such duds? Karla Peterson explains!
Ken Copper is off today, so Clark Anthony and Soncee Partida also talk with Karla about HBO's In Treatment (wow!), Fox's Moment of Truth (aargh!) and the return of ABC's Lost (huh?). Also, Diane Keaton, Colin Farrell, Blair Underwood and Drew Carey! None of them actually appear on the program, but we sure can drop names, can't we?! (Okay. Drew Carrey might have been on. Nobody remembers.)

Scott Peterson, Phil Spector, O.J. Simpson, Saddam Hussein - the trials of our lifetime! Dennis Lynch was there, directing the cameras for Court TV. Dennis talks about his pride for members of the U-S military, following months in Iraq covering the Saddam trial. Wassup with Phil Spector's hair? And Phil's wife? After many years and plenty of gruesome trials, learn who Dennis describes as, "the creepiest guy I've ever seen". Which defendant keeps babbling to himself in court while his attorneys tell him shut up and pay attention? Still to come: Spector Trial II, and O.J. Viva Las Vegas. Dennis will be there and report back to Clark & Copper. Stay tuned!

Who are Clark Anthony and Ken Copper? Hah! Pegging them is like nailing Jello to a wall, or herding cats, or, some other difficult thing to do. (Their Hollywood writers are not on strike. They have none.)
Part Regis & Kelly, part MythBusters, part Lenny & Squiggy, part Bert & Ernie, part babbling political pundits - actually mostly Bert & Ernie. That's Clark & Copper! This is a fairly representative segment of their daily program, as far as they can recall. Sometimes they don't listen real close.

Wait! Don't turn away at the mere mention of "accordion". You've never heard a fun sound like Lynn Marie and the Boxhounds. Rolling Stone Magazine described her as, "one soulful diva!" Clark & Copper caught up with her at a recording session in Nashville. She's a hoot! Hear a medley of her songs and stare at the computer speakers until you can see her wearing her "Party Dress". (Then compare your imagination to actual photos on her website, LynnMarie.net)

Ruben talks with Clark & Copper about his morning column in the U-T and across the nation. The subject is race in the presidential campaign. The column has already generated lots of email - positive and negative - from Republicans and Democrats. Also, Mitt Romney wins the Michigan Primary. Clark slips and refers to him as "George" - his father's name. But Ken and Ruben agree that perhaps it was the ghost of George nudging voters. Of all the candidates running for president, which one does Ruben feel has the ability to admit mistakes and adopt new strategies when the old are not working? His answer may surprise you.

The recipient of the 2007 Berryman Cartoonist of the Year Award joins Clark & Copper. Steve Breen was named tops in the country by the prestigious National Press Foundation. Find out which of his cartoons is the winner. And hear why his editors almost rejected it rather than print it! Steve also talks about drawing political characters as caricatures, his new assignment for Mad Magazine, and the cartoonists who most influenced his career.

In February, Steve receives his Berryman Award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. He has fifteen minutes to address the assembled dignitaries and showcase his cartoons. However, Steve has already been given one very specific warning about his presentation.

The front page story in this morning's Union-Tribune Newspaper is headlined, "Median Home Price Plummets In County!" After the sub-prime mortgage debacle in 2007, and months of doom and gloom, wary home owners, buyers and sellers believe the worst about the housing market. But Steve Games and Burke Smith see a glass half full. They say it's a great time to buy something you can afford. And it's a good time to sell if you can move up to more home for your money. After running the world's 3rd largest residential real estate company, Steve is now a motivational speaker. But you'll figure that out real fast if you listen. His cohort, Burke, is convinced that real estate agents who use technology effectively will be most successful and most helpful for today's clients. Clark & Copper point out that, Burke was one of the guys behind iPayOne, which looked to streamline and undercut people like Steve and his company. How did they become partners? Listen to find out. (Hint: Steve did use the phrase, surrender and join me, "or I will crush you", as part of the process.

If you're worried about getting ripped off, which is safer - paying bills on line or mailing checks? Debit card or credit card? What's safer? What information are your kids giving out that could compromise your identity? Are you more likely to become a victim of identity theft through a personal attack or because a big company or the government compromises your information? What's a "security freeze"? What are the first two things you should do if you suspect someone has assumed your identity and is spending your money? Get the answers to these and other questions from Linda Foley, of the Identity Theft Resource Center as she guest with Clark & Copper on SignOnRadio. And visit www.idtheftcenter.org for more information.

Peter joins Clark & Copper for their usual mix of Friday cheer. It's guys' happy hour conversation, except without booze. That, and the fact that it's 11:00 in the morning seem to have no effect on the frivolity. However, this week Pete reports on top ranking for several local beers by the national publication, Beer Advocate. http://beeradvocate.com/

As a regular contributor to the Clark & Copper Program, David Ross manages to be both wonderfully informative and considerably funnier than Clark or Ken. Our hosts worry that Dave may soon take over the studio and ask them to phone in from the nursery.

Prune without spreading plant disease…don't hang out beneath giant king palm trees…and be a man when confronting your giant bird of paradise - all topics that David Ross, "The Garden Doctor", addresses, as Clark & Copper listen in awe. We also discover that there is way too much suggestive language used in plant discussion. Or maybe it's just our sophomoric senses of humor.

Ken, the Copper half of Clark & Copper, is off for the day. Clark Anthony welcomes Soncee Partida as co-host for the program. Clark & Soncee anchored NBC 7/39 News Today together