On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs to talk about the importance of a friendly business environment, why transparency empowers citizens, and what Washington can learn from the Texas model.
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With New Year Comes New Obamacare Taxes
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech discuss the new Obamacare taxes which begin in 2013, how they impact the average American family and why the definition of "affordable" may mean unaffordable insurance coverage for families.
Breaking Down the Fiscal Cliff Deal
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to break down the Fiscal Cliff deal, what it does and doesn't address and the business community's reaction.
Left-Wing Lies About Romney’s Tax Plan
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Curtis Dubay to discuss the unfair and inaccurate analysis of Mitt Romney's tax plan by the left-wing Tax Policy Center, what a tax plan in a Romney administration may actually look like, and whether or not we even need a federal income tax.
Six Million People Hit by Obamacare’s Individual Mandate Tax
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech discuss CBO's latest estimates that 6 million Americans will be hit by the individual mandate tax, the rising costs of health care premiums and why many Americans my play a game of chicken with the IRS.
The EU and the UN Want to Raise Your Taxes
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by David Williams to discuss efforts by the EU to tax American airlines, the UN plans to tax tobacco in the US and the growing movement here at home to tax online purchases.
Falling Off the Fiscal Cliff
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the perils our generation faces, our road to a European-style government and the economic impact of falling off the fiscal cliff.
The Solyndra Scandal and Obama’s Crony Capitalism
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Elizabeth Blackney are joined by Philip Klein from the Washington Examiner to discuss the latest on the Solyndra scandal and how it perfectly illustrates the crony capitalism and back room deal culture of the Obama administration. Then, we'll discuss Obama's plan to reduce the deficit through phantom cuts and trillions in tax hikes.
Obama’s Magic Math for Savings and Call for $1.5 Trillion in New Taxes
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Obama's deficit reduction plan based on faulty math and his call for $1.5 Trillion in new taxes, the newest controversial figure in the Solyndra scandal and the college kids that invaded Wall Street this weekend.
Warren Buffet Wants to Pay More Taxes
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the proposed "Department of Jobs," and Warren Buffett's plea to the government to make him pay more in taxes.
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.
Carried Interest Gets Targeted by Washington
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss carried interest, Washington's interest in taxing it, and how it may impact your retirement's bottom line.