Faithful friends who are dear to us gather near to us once more.......

Since I am out on assignment next Sunday the 28th, today edition's of The Closer will be my final broadcast of 2014. As usual, I will be on the air from 1:00 until 3:00 PM Central Time.

There has been a ton of newsworthy items over the past week, including the Sony hacking scandal, President Obama seeking normalization with Cuba, Jeb Bush announcing a run for President and two Brooklyn cops being assassinated. Given that it's a guest intensive show today, I will get to as many of those items as I can.

At 1:15, Major Jeff Strickler of the Salvation Army Northern Division will check in via phone. Maj. Strickler will discuss the fine work done by the S.A. this Christmas season, including some of their lofty financial goals to help the needy.

Then at 1:30, Paul Ridgeway, who hosts a daily talk show on AM 1280's sister station AM 980 KKMS, will call in to the program. Paul himself has a wonderful story of how the Salvation Army positively impacted his life, so he'll be on to share that with us.

Finally at 2:00, author/blogger/Townhall columist/friend of the NARN Katie Kieffer will stop by the Patriot bunker.

Katie will update us on how her first book, Let Me Be Clear....., is faring. She also be on to promote some upcoming book signings she'll have over the next couple of days. So if you have yet to purchase a Christmas gift for your favorite millennial, Katie's book is an ideal present.

So please give me a call at (651) 289-4488 if you'd like to discuss any of the topics I plan on addressing. You can also text comments/questions to (651) 243-0390.

You can listen live in the Twin Cities at AM 1280 on your radio dial. In and out of the Minneapolis-St Paul area, you can listen to the program on the Internet by clicking this link, or check us out via iheart radio. 

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Until then.....

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