The Business of the NFL Labor Dispute
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | March 8th at 09:57 AM |
Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Josh Zerkle to discuss the business of the NFL’s dispute with their player’s union. Then Pejman Yousefzadeh discusses Senator Ensign’s decision to not seek re-election. We’re brought to you as always by BigGovernment and Stephen Clouse and Associates. If you’d like to email | Read More »
The Left Asks: Has America Failed?
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | March 7th at 10:03 AM |
Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed 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. We’re brought to you as always by BigGovernment and Stephen Clouse and Associates. If you’d like to email us, you can do so | Read More »
Lessons From Other Countries on Spending Restraint
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | March 4th at 05:20 PM |
Dan Mitchell’s latest video from the Center for Freedom and Prosperity cites fascinating numbers from Canada, Ireland, Slovakia, and New Zealand on spending restraint. If you missed it, an earlier video in this series detailed how Reagan and Clinton successfully limited the growth of spending. As leadership in Washington considers ways to cut back, it’s worth looking at examples which demonstrate the kind of steps | Read More »
The Fed’s Spin on Inflation and the Fall of the Dollar
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | March 4th at 11:09 AM |
Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the reality of inflation vs the Fed rate, the latest unemployment numbers and the fall of the dollar. We’re brought to you as always by BigGovernment and Stephen Clouse and Associates. If you’d like to email us, you can | Read More »
For 2012, is Boring the New Awesome?
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | March 3rd at 09:46 AM |
Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Andrew Malcolm to discuss the 2012 GOP field, the power of the hat, and more. Then Pejman Yousefzadeh talks about Newt Gingrich’s bid for President. We’re brought to you as always by BigGovernment and Stephen Clouse and Associates. If you’d like to email | Read More »
The Need to Criminalize Counterfeit Drugs Worldwide
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | March 2nd at 10:41 AM |
Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Roger Bate to discuss the need to criminalize the trade of counterfeit drugs in international law, then Pejman Yousefzadeh talks about Mike Huckabee. We’re brought to you as always by BigGovernment and Stephen Clouse and Associates. If you’d like to email us, you | Read More »
Ronald Reagan’s Legacy with Today’s Youth
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | March 1st at 10:31 AM |
Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Anne Sorock from the Sam Adams Alliance to discuss the Reagan legacy among America’s youth, then Pejman Yousefzadeh talks about Andrew Sullivan. We’re brought to you as always by BigGovernment and Stephen Clouse and Associates. If you’d like to email us, you can | Read More »
The Deep Financial Trouble of USA Inc.
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | February 28th at 10:45 AM |
Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss stock derivatives, the Flash Crash and the failing financial status of USA Inc. We’re brought to you as always by BigGovernment and Stephen Clouse and Associates. If you’d like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We | Read More »
Has New Media Hurt Hollywood?
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | February 25th at 11:14 AM |
Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by John Ross and Cole Abaius to discuss how social media and blogs have impacted Hollywood, whether a big star makes a movie, and the best film of the year. We’re brought to you by Film School Rejects and by BigGovernment. If you’d like to email us, | Read More »
The New Economics of Hollywood
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | February 25th at 10:14 AM |
Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by John Ross and Cole Abaius to discuss how movie studios are struggling to survive in a 3D and digital age. We’re brought to you by Film School Rejects and by BigGovernment. If you’d like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope you | Read More »
The Unions’ Cozy Relationship with Democrats
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | February 24th at 10:41 AM |
Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Tim Carney to discuss unions, Wisconsin and the influence of special interests. Then Pejman Yousefzadeh discusses Chicago’s new Mayor, Rahm Emanuel. We’re brought to you as always by BigGovernment and Stephen Clouse and Associates. If you’d like to email us, you can do | Read More »
Scott Walker’s Good Example and Mitch Daniels’ Bad Example
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | February 23rd at 10:31 AM |
Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed In American politics, all eyes this week have been turned toward Wisconsin, where the clash over the bargaining process and entitlements for public employee unions has sparked protests and legislator walkouts. Today on Coffee and Markets we’re talking with Mark Mix, head of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, about his views on the battle in | Read More »
Justin Bieber, Pro Life Warrior
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | February 22nd at 10:11 AM |
Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Robert George to discuss politics and Justin Bieber’s pro-life stance, then Pejman Yousefzadeh will talk Libya. We’re brought to you as always by BigGovernment and Stephen Clouse and Associates. If you’d like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope | Read More »
The Left’s Union Problem in Wisconsin
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | February 21st at 10:11 AM |
Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss German elections and the continued battle between the unions and Scott Walker in Wisconsin. We’re brought to you as always by BigGovernment and Stephen Clouse and Associates. If you’d like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. | Read More »
The Economist’s Terrible Health Policy Coverage
By: Ben Domenech (Diary) | February 18th at 09:44 PM |
Here’s a bit of press-critiquing weekend reading for you. I know it’s generally unwise to rely on The Economist for coverage of American domestic policy, simply because it’s not their focus. But I am far less likely to do so after reading this error-filled piece on the Florida court decision, unsigned (as all Economist pieces are) and published three weeks ago, which prompted the letter | Read More »