It took you long enough!

That was the concensus on the Hotline today in regards to Rodney MacDonald's about face on the Atlantic Accord. Well, he's always been behind the accord, but now he's taking a Danny Williams type stance on the thing, urging N.S. Conservative members of Parliament to vote against the budget tomorrow night. The other mood on the Hotline after hearing this weekend's new is "pigs can fly". Ha! The third and final reading of the budget is slated for tomorrow night, according to Dartmouth-Cole Harbour MP Mike Savage, so we'll see what happens!! Peter Stoffer was really fired up today too! I really think people, especially MPs, are so comfortable with Rick that they really let loose! Sometimes Rick and I just stare at each other with our mouths agape wondering "Did we really just hear that?" It's a testament to Rick's interview skill though, to make interviewees and the listeners feel so comfortable. A lot of people he talks to tell me off the air that's what they like best about the show - how easy it is to do because Rick is so conversational.

Some listeners were wondering (and rightly so) if Rodney's stance seems a little disingenuous, especially after polling numbers were released last week. Better late than never though, right? When Rick spoke to Bill Casey, he asked point blank "Are they lying to us?" Bill responded about 5 times, "I just don't understand." Now...the plot thickens. The Prime Minister says his government is respecting the A.A. and says he'll be willing to go to court to prove it!! Wow. What will Gerald Keddy do tomorrow? I can hardly wait!!!

We had Halifax's superhero in today during hour number 2 - that is, of course, David Rodenhiser!! Seems like his fan base is growing exponentially eh? Being a regular on the Hotline will do that for ya! David told us that he was walking down Robie Street and someone yelled out of a truck: "Are you the Rodenhiser?" Turns out it was longtime listener Donna and they met and bonded. She loves the Rodenhiser theme song, joining the throngs of people who love hearing our producer Terry Purcell wail "Rodenhiser!!!!!" at the end of it. When David entered the studio I accosted him and accused him of being the brains behind ANOTHER postcard campaign in relation to the Summer Hotline. I've been getting more postcards...not from Ben, but from someone in Halifax! They want Rodenhiser this summer too and are saying "Go Ben Go!" I made David submit to a handwriting sample, and I deduced he isn't behind it. I have my suspicions about who is behind it, so I'll keep you posted! Never a dull moment behind the scenes of the Hotline.

Did you hear the Rodenhiser's mom call the show today? That was really sweet. The whole hour was pretty much "David Rodenhiser: This is your life".

So Paris Hilton says she's not going to act dumb anymore. Isn't that going to be hard?

Well looks like more rain this afternoon....but hopefully some sunny skies and warm temperatures later this week! Enjoy your Monday and we'll talk to you tomorrow. I'm expecting another crazy busy day!

Cheers,

Amber