We had a smorgasboard during this morning's taping, with three different guests in three segments -- kind of like the Sunday talk-show equivalent of the Republican presidential contest.
Leading off is Mark Rogers from Cape Wind, which received a major victory when it recently cleared a federal hurdle for its proposed turbine farm in Nantucket Sound. Rogers agreed with my suggestion that, despite the energy-guzzling quality of habit-prone Americans, profitability will play a major role in helping to move forward renewable-energy initiatives.
Batting in the two-spot is Julian Dash, developer and head honcho of the Rhode Island Black PAC, who shared his thoughts about the upcoming MLK Jr. Day, as well as the significance of Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
Our last guest is Bill Felkner of the Ocean State Policy Research Institute, who talked up Governor Carcieri's budget-cutting proposal and called for a tougher stand against illegal immigrants. You might recall that his group was the force responsible for bringing Grover Norquist to Rhode Island last month.
N4N and Felkner found common ground in our mutual dislike of the governor's proposed $50 fine for those who drive while talking on a hand-held cell phone.
Newsmakers is broadcast Sunday, at 5:30 am on Channel 12, and at 10 am on Fox 64.