On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the April jobs report, an argument for the one-percent from one of Mitt Romney's former colleagues and the sale of bacon in a box.
Why Has Georgia’s Plan for Out-of-State Insurance Failed?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by John Graham to discuss Georgia's attempt to allow purchasing of insurance policies across state lines, why it has failed so far, and how individually owned insurance plans could lead to the free market flexibility sought by conservatives and libertarians.
Improving America’s Schools
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Pejman Yousefzadeh and Kevin Holtsberry are joined by Andrew Kelly, to discuss his book, the federal role in education, and ways to move past traditional debating points regarding the federal government's responsibilities in education policy.
Josh Zerkle Talks NFL Draft and the Scandals Plaguing the New Orleans Saints
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Josh Zerkle to discuss this year's NFL Draft, the Redskins' Robert Griffin III and recent scandals in the NFL.
Can Romney or Obama Get America Back to Work?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss plans by Obama and Romney for job creation, how Germany fixed their economy, and what Francis would do to get America back to work.
GDP Misses Estimates and Krugman vs. Bernanke
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Q1 GDP numbers, what they may predict for the economy and Paul Krugman's spat with Ben Bernanke.
Is Crowdfunding Too Risky for the Average Investor?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to continue the crowdfunding discussion from Monday, listeners reactions and questions, and the differences between crowdfunding and micro-finance.
Are Republicans in Danger of Losing the House?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Aaron Blake to discuss how House races are shaping up for the GOP, what impact the Presidential race will have down ballot and what the fundraising picture looks like for each party.
How Will Russia’s WTO Entry Benefit the U.S.?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Scott Lincicome to discuss Russia's entry into the World Trade Organization, how the Senate will weigh in, and if the U.S. will see an economic boost when our businesses have more access to Russian markets.
Is Crowdfunding the Future of Small Business Investing?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss a potential takeover of American Airlines by US Airways, the JOBS Act, and whether Kickstarter's crowdfunding method is the future of venture capital.
Are Speculators Responsible for High Oil Prices?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Obama's call for a crackdown on oil speculation, what drives the price at the pump, and how expanded production would impact the oil market.
Socialism Comes to France
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech discuss the defeat of Nicolas Sarkozy in France, the Greek Election, and how a left-ward turn in Europe could impact the US.