On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss why the latest unemployment report is good politically, but not a sign that the recession is over, the Facebook IPO, and our Super Bowl picks.
Mexico’s Violent Drug War and How the GOP Can Appeal to Hispanic Voters
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Josh Treviño to the violent struggle between the drug cartels and the Mexican government, how Mexico's economy has reduce immigrants to the US, and how the GOP can appeal to Hispanic voters.
How Can Mitt Romney Win Over Conservatives to Secure the GOP Nomination?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Matt Lewis to discuss the Florida primary, what the win means for Romney, and what he'll have to do to secure the conservative base and the Tea Party contingent if he wants to be the nominee and defeat Obama in the fall.
Court Ruling Throws a Wrench in US – China Trade Relations
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Scott Lincicome to discuss a court ruling impacting the Obama administration's US-China trade practices, how this will impact the American marketplace, and how the Senate may come to the rescue.
Twitter’s Uneasy Relationship with Free Speech and North Dakota’s Oil Boom
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Twitter's decision to sensor tweets, North Dakota's oil boom and the challenges their rapidly growing economy faces.
Is There No Longer a Shared “American Way of Life”?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the Fed's interest rate announcement, the divided cultural experiences of America's upper and lower class, and whether or not "the American way of life" still exists.
Evangelicals and the Betrayal of American Conservatism
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Pejman Yousefzadeh and Kevin Holtsberry are joined by Professor Darryl Hart to discuss his book From Billy Graham to Sarah Palin: Evangelicals and the Betrayal of American Conservatism.
Congressman Raul Labrador Discusses SOTU and the American Dream
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Congressman Raul Labrador to discuss last night's State of the Union address, how the Tea Party can impact the races for the House and Senate this year, and how Congressman Labrador's path to politics began with Ronald Reagan.
Why the iPhone is Made in China and Why it Will Never be “Made in the USA”
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the iPhone's manufacturing process, why it can only be done in China, and the reasons technology manufacturing will never return to America.
Can “Newtmentum” Lead to a Win in Florida?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech discuss Newt Gingrich's win in South Carolina, what his victory means for Florida's upcoming primary, and whether or not the GOP could have a brokered convention.
Obama Kills Thousands of Jobs with Keystone Pipeline Decision
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Barack Obama's recent decision to halt construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, the job loss that creates, and the Air Force decision to award a new plane contract to a Brazilian company.
The DOJ and IRS Have Declared War on Swiss Banks
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Fiat's Italian speaking Super Bowl ad, a new effort by the federal government to go after Americans with Swiss bank accounts and how this may be a precursor to wealth confiscation by Washington.