The Mark Riley Show – 07.22.15

Officer threatened Sandra Bland with Taser, police video shows. And that’s not all. The video that shows her stop for FAILURE to SIGNAL when changing lanes appears to have been edited. And now she’s dead.

City Hall, in counterattack, casts Uber as corporate behemoth. Yeah, like New York isn’t home to dozens of corporate behemoths. If that weren’t enough, as I predicted on another show last night, Gov. Cuomo has weighed in against the mayor’s position. Sheeeesh!

Hackers expose first Ashley Madison users. You knew this was coming. Divorce lawyers must be licking their chops. Ashley Madison’s parent company calls it a form of terrorism. Over the top, or what? Anyone feel sorry for the people about to get exposed?

Titans clash on Donald Trump’s run fuels his feud with Rupert Murdoch. TITANS??? The real deal about Trump? It’s all about the game, and the game is publicity.

Church shooting suspect to face hate crime charges. Still don’t think it makes any difference who the Attorney General is?

Ferguson hires black interim chief. A step in the right direction, but what else has to happen to win the confidence of Ferguson residents?

Continues disruptions and frustration for New Jersey Transit riders. Guess what? It’s going to get worse. We’re one step away from a fare hike, and the condition of the Hudson River tunnels is a prescription for disaster. And then there’s the weather.

New York panel recommends $15 minimum wage for fast food workers. Let’s see if it becomes reality. If so, it’s a BIG victory!

Republicans look to penalize sanctuary cities that shield illegal immigrants. You knew this was coming. Congressional Repubs have been looking for an excuse for some time, and the San Francisco murder was the perfect excuse.

Former Georgia deputy faces federal charges over grenade lobbing SWAT raid that critically injured toddler. So there are limits on law enforcement?

The End…..

Yeah, about that Quinnipiac poll….What exactly does favorable/unfavorable mean, anyway?

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