The Cigar of the Week is the Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Lancero

Heather Haddad joins us to discuss the Smoke Free Texas legislation.

We invite Andy Kilroy to explain his new website - Smokeasys.com Check it out for info on smoke friendly locations around the world!

The SCHIP bill has made it through the House, on it's way to the Senate.

Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 Cigars of 2008 list is out, and a $5 non-cuban cigar tops the list!

On the Dark Side - Obama plans to restore Cuban-American visitation and remittance rights with Cuba.
We review the Partagas Serie D no. 4

A herfline review of the Esencia Petite Corona from Wild Bill......

What else have the DWCR guys been smokin'? La Aroma de Cuba, San Cristobal, La Flor Dominicana Ligero, Los Blanco Premier Sumatra, Avalon Juke, Camacho Diploma Maduro, Don Tomas Clasico, Adrian, Oliva Series G.

In the DWCR News - Update on the sale of Torano factories. The American Lung Assoc says the US Flunks on Tobacco Control Report Card. Baltimore passes laws against the sales of single cigars, but Mayor who pushed the bill is charged with fraud, misconduct and perjury!

Congratulations to Robert Kroupa for winning this weeks subscription to European Cigar Cult Journal magazine!
Check out Bob's gadget want list at http://www.evernote.com/pub/bob_mcduffee/WantList

Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke
Closing theme Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics