On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss impending elections in Greece, American's growing dependence on the "safety net," and why that path is unsustainable.
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Comparing the Entitlement Reform Plans of the GOP Presidential Candidates
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech discuss the need for entitlement reform, Barack Obama's government centered plan, and the solutions proposed by each of the Republican Presidential candidates.
Unemployment Still High, Especially Among American Youth
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the October unemployment report, the high jobless rate among young adults, and a piece that says the left and the right are both wrong on how to fix the economy.
Congressman Paul Ryan Discusses a Debt Ceiling Deal, the Gang of Six and Fixing the Economy
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca and Congressman Paul Ryan to discuss the latest in the debt ceiling negotiations, the Senate's Gang of Six plan, and the need to means test entitlement reform.
Eric O’Keefe Talks About the Health Care Compact
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Eric O'Keefe to discuss the Health Care Compact, Medicaid and Medicare reform and the financial danger posed by unfunded liabilities.
The Bluegrass State’s Battle with Medicaid Costs
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Ben Domenech is joined by John Garen a professor in economics at the University of Kentucky and adjunct scholar at the Bluegrass Institute to discuss what lessons can be learned from the state of Kentucky where one in five people are enrolled in Medicaid as costs skyrocket and quality of care plummets.
Senator Tom Coburn’s Plan to Save Medicare
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the debt and Tim Geithner's potential exit from Obama's cabinet. Then Senator Tom Coburn joins us to talk about his plan to reform Medicare and gives us an inside look at the debt ceiling debate.
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.
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.
Paul Ryan's Plan to Slash the Federal Budget
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca and Pejman Yousefzadeh to discuss Paul Ryan's budget proposal, plus Francis explains why the Fed loaned billions to foreign banks.
The Left Asks: Has America Failed?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the potential takeover of the NASDAQ, and whether or not America's best days are behind us.
Grace-Marie Turner Discusses Obamacare
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Grace-Marie Turner to discuss the two year anniversary of Obamacare's signing, the upcoming case before the Supreme Court and the many ways the law threatens your constitutional rights.