The Rick Howe Show – 12 PM

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Posted Feb 2, 2015 08:04:22 AM.

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Monday February 2, 2015

We discuss the city’s garbage contracts with district 3 Councillor Bill Karsten. Mental health advocate Mark Henick tells us how the actions of a stranger saved his life. We discuss Israeli politics with Israeli political activist Jeff Halper. We get an interesting history lesson from Saint Mary’s University history professor Peter Twohig.

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