On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the disappointing GDP numbers, Chipotle's call for immigration reform and the need for skilled workers to fill America's jobs.
Monthly Archives: December 2011
A Dakota Christmas
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Pejman Yousefzadeh and Kevin Holtsberry are joined by Joseph Bottum to discuss his book Dakota Christmas and his childhood Christmas on the South Dakota plains.
The Legacy of Kim Jong-il and the New North Korea
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Joshua Stanton to discuss the legacy of North Korea's Kim Jong-il, the atrocities committed under his rule, and what the country's new leadership might look like.
Returning the Risk of Economic Freedom
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca our great recession, a voice of sensibility from the Dallas Fed, and too big to fail.
The Real Purchasing Power of an American Family
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss how MF Global went bankrupt, why the CPI is an inaccurate reflection of life for an average American, and what the real financial situation is for many families today.
Ted Cruz Wants to Save the Free-Market Economy
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Ted Cruz to discuss his race for the US Senate, his ideas for entitlement reform, and how he would fix the economy.
The Road to Fatima Gate
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Pejman Yousefzadeh and Kevin Holtsberry are joined by Michael Totten, to discuss his book, Iranian, Syrian, and Hezbollah efforts to control Lebanon, and Totten's own personal encounters with Hezbollah.
Can Newt’s “Not Mitt” Momentum Win Him the GOP Nomination?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech discuss the race for the GOP presidential nomination, Newt Gingrich's meteoric rise to become the "not Mitt," and who Ben thinks will be the nominee.
David Cameron’s Controversial Veto of EU Treaty
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Boeing's victory over the NLRB, UK Prime Minister David Cameron's veto of a controversial EU treaty, and how it will impact relations with the European mainland.
Newt Gingrich on Entitlement Reform, the Federal Reserve and the Eurozone
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech and Francis Cianfrocca are joined by Newt Gingrich to discuss his plans for entitlement reform, how he would change the Federal Reserve, the Eurozone crisis and more.
Robin Hood Tax Would Hurt the Little Guy More Than Big Banks
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Jon Corzine's testimony before Congress on MF Global, the proposed Robin Hood Tax and how it would hurt the little guy not big banks as intended.
A Year in Review: The GOP Race for President, Europe’s Economic Woes, and the NFL and NBA Lockouts
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the the top stories in politics, the marketplace and sports for 2011.