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An Economic Recovery Still Stuck in the Mud
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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the slow growth stagnant economy and a nearly nonexistent market for electric cars.
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The Hidden Perils of Obamacare’s Rules and Regulations
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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Dr. Jerry Ellig, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University to discuss his in-depth study of government’s own analysis of Obamacare, the “interim final” regulations, and how federal rules and regulations have been used and abused.
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Crimes that Only Congress Can Get Away With
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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Pejman Yousefzadeh and Kevin Holtsberry are joined by Peter Schweizer to discuss his book Throw Them All Out detailing how politicians get away with insider trading, sleazy land deals and more.
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A Closer Look at Rick Santorum’s Tax Plan
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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Ben Domenech is joined by Ryan Ellis and Scott Lincicome to discuss the details of Rick Santorum’s tax plan, how manufacturing plays a key role, and whether or not we need to simplify the US tax code.
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Mitt Romney: Corporate Raider or Capitalist Hero?
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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Mitt Romney’s history at Bain Capital, how some of his investments may have killed jobs, and the disingenuous statistics his campaign is now using to inflate his record.
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Obama’s Trillion-Dollar Housing Surprise
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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the latest jobs news and Obama’s plan for a trillion-dollar housing refinancing plan.
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Rick Santorum and Communitarian Conservatism
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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by S.T. Karnick to discuss communitarian conservatism, Rick Santorum’s support of its principals and policies, and the trouble with big government conservatism.
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Iowa Aftermath: Good Night for Romney and Santorum, Bad Night for Perry and Bachmann
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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Matt Lewis to discuss last night’s vote in Iowa, the potential departure of Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann, and how the race looks now with New Hampshire and South Carolina next on the primary calendar.
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Will Santorum’s Surge Lead to a Win in Iowa?
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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Scott Conroy from Real Clear Politics to discuss tonight’s Iowa caucuses, whether Santorum’s surge could lead to surprising win, and how Iowa’s results could impact the rest of the race.
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Would Mitt Romney’s Cozy Relationship with Wall Street Make Him a Good President?
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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Mitt Romney’s Wall Street experience, his cozy relationship with them now, and whether or not that would make him a good President.
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A Year in Review: The GOP Race for President, Europe’s Economic Woes, and the NFL and NBA Lockouts
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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.
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Corporate America’s Call for Immigration and Education Reform
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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.
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A Dakota Christmas
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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.
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The Legacy of Kim Jong-il and the New North Korea
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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.
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Returning the Risk of Economic Freedom
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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.
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The Real Purchasing Power of an American Family
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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.
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Ted Cruz Wants to Save the Free-Market Economy
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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.
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The Road to Fatima Gate
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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Pejman Yousefzadeh and Kevin Holtsberry are joined by Michael Totten, to discuss his book The Road to Fatima Gate: The Beirut Spring, the Rise of Hezbollah, and the Iranian War Against Israel, Iranian, Syrian, and Hezbollah efforts to control Lebanon, and Totten’s own personal encounters with Hezbollah.
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Can Newt’s ‘Not Mitt’ Momentum Win Him the GOP Nomination?
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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.
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David Cameron’s Controversial Veto of EU Treaty
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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.
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