It's the news behind the News!

News & Views is a live two-hour, issues-oriented and caller-intensive daily radio news magazine delivered from an economist’s point of view.


For over 14 years, hosts Dr. Larry Bates and Chuck Bates have covered the hottest issues and current events. Now listeners can stay informed on the 2008 Presidential Race, The War in Iraq, the economy, Immigration, Politics, and the social issues that concern American’s today with no punches pulled.



Dr. Larry Bates is a veteran newsman, an economist and best selling author. A former Legislator and Bank CEO, Dr. Bates is a nationally recognized authority on geopolitical systems, the economy and their impact on people’s lives.
Chuck Bates served as an assistant to the Deputy to the President for Political Affairs in the White House.

News & Views’ recent guests include Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, members of Congress and Senate, John Gibson of Fox News, Ron Paul, Duncan Hunter, John Bolton, John Stossel of ABC News, Ted Nugent, and Charlie Daniels. Admiral Patrick Driscoll appears weekly for an update of events in the Middle East. Connecting the dots to help you understand what's really going on.


Monday - Friday: 5PM - 7PM, EST. USA-1 (IU3)