On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Pejman Yousefzadeh and Ben Domenech to discuss Jon Huntsman's recent comments on Afghanistan and how he appeals to the isolationist wing of the Republican party. Then we'll talk about Michele Bachmann's meteoric rise in the polls and how she matches up with the rest of the field.
Monthly Archives: June 2011
The New Economics of College Football and the Need for Reform at the NCAA
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined Christian Tappe, and Josh Zerkle to discuss the recent scandal at Ohio State University, then ask whether the NCAA's rulebook should be rewritten to accommodate the new economics of college football.
Congressman Sean Duffy Discusses Debt Ceiling Negotiations
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to talk about the latest consumer spending and savings numbers that came out this morning. Then Congressman Sean Duffy discusses debt ceiling negotiations, Democrat calls for tax hikes, and Obama's overreach on Libya.
Obama’s Sinking Economic Ship
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the Congressional Budget Office's scathing report on the debt, Ben Bernanke and Timothy Geithner's call for higher business taxes.
Challenging the Constitutionality of Obamacare’s Medicaid Expansion
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Mario Loyola to discuss the court challenge of Obamacare's expansion of Medicaid, how the Tenth Amendment plays a role in that argument and the growing overreach of the federal government.
TSA Wants to Search You Even When You’re Not in an Airport
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Pejman Yousefzadeh and Elizabeth Blackney to discuss TSA's growing search efforts outside of airports, state efforts to restrict intrusive airport searches, and Tim Geithner's call for new taxes.
How Children Get Left Behind by Medicaid
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech discuss the recent McKinsey health insurance survey, the inability of children to gain access to medical care through Medicaid, and the costs that program has shoveled upon states.
How to Handle the Debt Ceiling
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the impending debt ceiling deadline, Mitch McConnell knowing to the Democrats, and how Francis would solve the problem.
Obama’s Failed Outreach to Business
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Anthony Weiner, Barack Obama's ATM comments this week, and his administration's failed outreach to business.
Washington’s Fight Against the Future of Higher Education
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Ben Boychuk to discuss how new regulations from Washington will make it harder for the next generation to go to college, the impact of for-profit colleges and the future of higher education.
Lying – The Most Fun a Politician Can Have with His Clothes On
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Pejman Yousefzadeh and Elizabeth Blackney to discuss the GOP presidential debate in New Hampshire, and John Mearsheimer's new book, "Why Leaders Lie: The Truth About Lying in International Politics."
Matt Lewis Talks About Sarah Palin, the Quotable Rogue
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Matt Lewis from the Daily Caller to discuss his new book, The Quotable Rogue about Sarah Palin, the picture it paints of her that might be different than the one you've seen in the media and how she may impact the 2012 presidential field if she decides to run.