Informed, irreverent and on point!
I’m thrilled to have found an effortless way to pull you into the conversation on politics, pop culture and social issues with entertaining—and short – video bites.
Introducing my new nationally-distributed show, Dare We Say…, produced by one of the fastest growing news sites in the country, EPIC TIMES. Shawna Vercher is my superb co-host. Shawna is the author of “A Fearless Voice” and is a well-known political strategist and commentator. She’s wicked-smart and loves to make my head explode!
Together, we’re a great team of outside-the-beltway broads sharing a refreshing perspective, minus the typical spin. As one review put it, “Shawna and Anita bring cyber-conversations front and center with their new show Dare We Say.”
Pick a topic and enjoy…
Missouri Students Are Just Getting Started in Their Fight
Racial tensions and protests have continued to escalate on the University of Missouri campus even after the President of the University resigned. Death threats, swastikas painted on the walls of buildings and altercations at student events indicate that the controversy is far from over. While students may have won the battle when they forced the resignation of the President, they have much farther to go...Read More
Is Starbucks Really the Company We Should Be Boycotting?
The brouhaha surrounding Starbucks stark red and allegedly non Christmas-y coffee cup has caused such an uproar that even Republican front runner Donald Trump jumped into the fray. He calling for a Starbucks boycott even though one such venue resides in Trump Tower. “We’re sure gonna be saying “Merry Christmas” all the time if I’m elected” puffed the publicity hungry candidate. But Starbucks’ veteran friendly...Read More
If You Want to Call the Election, Trust Vegas
"While there is no shortage of people making predictions about who will become the next Commander in Chief, almost every source of information has its own reason for bias. The media tends to report on the more outrageous candidates even when they're not performing well in the polls. Pundits focus on their favorites or those that they have ready access to. Many polls have no...Read More
For the Love of Pets
Recently, the Examiner reported the heartbreaking story that a family surrendered a ten year old pet lab to a shelter. Thankfully, the press he got meant that a rescue organization took him for placement in a forever home. Many dogs will have anywhere from three to five owners in their lifetimes. Having a pet is a huge responsibility requiring long term commitment, but with that...Read More
Why Do “Brogressives” Fight Female Leadership?
Why do we still demand impossible metrics for women on likeability, “authenticity” and credibility while automatically conferring those qualities upon men? Senator Bernie Sanders got in some hot water last week owing to senior campaign operatives’ remarks about being “willing to consider” Hillary Clinton for Vice President and “consenting to interview her.” His adviser’s statements were as insecure as they were condescending, considering Clinton is...Read More
Playing False with Planned Parenthood is Damaging Republicans
Republicans have chosen to double down on defunding Planned Parenthood, even by shutting down government, if necessary. But is their crusade yielding the desired result? Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina just found out the hard way that, as media strategist Shawna Vercher put it, “Lying matters more to people than anyone thought.” Author and commentator Anita Finlay agreed, stating that “Fiorina has been caught lying about...Read More
Corporate Owned Media Slanting Election Coverage on Purpose
The corporate owned media is desperate to retain control of our electoral process, crafting meme after meme to influence voter thinking so they can once again pick our President. Despite their efforts, Hillary Clinton still leads nationally by an average (and in some case, by a minimum) of at least 20 points. You’d never know it if you got your news via click-bait headlines. In...Read More
Sham Benghazi Committee Telegraphs GOP's 2016 Electoral Problems - Updated
Rising Republican “young gun” Kevin McCarthy was a shoo-in to replace John Boehner as Speaker of the House until his boast on FOX News that Republicans’ creation of this “special Benghazi committee” was dragging down Hillary Clinton's poll numbers. McCarthy all but confessed the committee’s true purpose on national television. Now, NY Republican Rep. Richard Hanna, in a fit of conscience, just admitted the same:...Read More
