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Jim is a veteran broadcaster who is never afraid to rattle some cages. Whether it’s politics, taxes, or SUV’s…Jim tells it like it is, desperately attempting to rationalize why New Jersey is in a hand basket and where it’s going!

“How many hands are in the trough?”
“Time to BOHICA!”
“GRIP”

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M-F 6:00 am - 10:00 am

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Only In America; American Absurdity.

Jim received this email with facts about America that are totally ridiculous, but true.  If you can think of any more, please add them in the comments section below.

Only in America could politicians talk about the greed of the rich at a $35,000 a plate campaign fund raising event

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Should NJ Decriminalize Marijuana?

Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer) introduced bill A1465 which will decriminalize the possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana. Fines would range from $100 for first offense to $500. Should NJ decriminalize NJ?

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Should Viki Knox, Union County School Teacher, be Allowed to Retire? [POLL]

Viki Knox, the Union County school teacher who created a media frenzy last year for her anti-gay remarks on Facebook, is now looking to retire rather than face tenure charges.

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Would You be in Favor of a E-Z Pass Commuter Tax Credit? [POLL]

A recent report says that Ocean and Monmouth Counties have been hit hardest since the latest round of toll increases.

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Jim talks Racial Profiling with NJ Congressman Rush Holt [AUDIO, POLL]

Congressman Rush Holt joined Jim today (5/16) to defend his amendment against racial profiling. Holt believes Federal money should not be spent on profiling.

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Red Light Cameras – Safety or State Moneymaker? [POLL]

You heard Jim talking about this all morning, State Senator Mike Doherty has introduced a bill to ban the use  of red light cameras in New Jersey.

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Bill Lavin, Head of the NJFMBA, Speaks with Jim Gearhart [AUDIO]

On Friday Bill Lavin, the head of the New Jersey State Firefighters' Mutual Benevolent Association called into Jim's show to discuss the report out by the State Commission of Investigation that the State has shelled out over $3o million to pay for full-time union members that are paid by taxpayers.

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Does NJ Have to Do More to Prevent Political Double Dipping? [POLL]

You've heard Jim discussing the continuing story of NJ politicians receiving lavish pension payouts from double-dipping jobs when they retire.

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Last Week (05-07-2012) on The Jim Gearhart Show

1. What is your hobbit name?

2. 'Tanning mom' brings discussion on the need to ban minors from indoor tanning beds.

3. Reality check: Taxpayer cost of public union leave.

4. Should you be

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Loophole For Illegals [VIDEO]

An Indianapolis TV station reports that millions of illegal immigrants are getting a bigger tax refund than you. The station reported on a massive tax loophole that provides billions of dollars in tax credits to undocumented workers and, in many cases, people who have never stepped foot in the United States.