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Defense Spending and Fed Policy

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets011711.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed Today on Coffee and Markets Francis Cianfrocca and I discuss the fiftieth anniversary of Eisenhower’s “military-industrial complex” warning, Defense spending and cuts, and the challenges of Fed policy on inflation. We’re

Hedge Funds, Goldman, and the Decline of the Movie Business

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets011411.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed Today on Coffee and Markets Francis Cianfrocca and I discuss the decay of the movie business, the challenges of running a hedge fund, and the banal business practices of Goldman Sachs.

Matt Lewis on CPAC and 2012

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets011211.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed Today on Coffee and Markets we’re joined by Matt Lewis of Politics Daily to discuss the recent controversy over the CPAC gathering among conservatives and whether the 2012 field will mark

How Should the Tea Party Respond to Media Smears?

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets011111.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed Today on Coffee and Markets we’re talking to Melissa Clouthier of LibertyPundits who shares her views on the political fallout from the Arizona shooting. We also discuss whether Congressional staff should

Rand Paul Outlines His Plans for 2011

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets122710.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed Today Coffee and Markets is proud to be joined by Senator-elect Rand Paul of Kentucky. The new year will bring with it a new House and Senate, one populated with several

A Look Back at 2010

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets122310.mp3] 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 biggest stories from 2010 and some predictions for 2011. We’re brought

Haley Barbour's in Some Hot Water

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets122210.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Pejman Yousefzadeh to discus Haley Barbour’s recent comments, the START Treaty and more. We’re brought to you as always

The Betrayal of Capitalism and the Future of Publishing

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets122110.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Richard Vigilante, author of Panic: The Betrayal of Capitalism by Wall Street and Washington to discuss

The Fed's James Bullard Talks About an Economic Rebound

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets122010.mp3 Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard’s comments on the economy and Obama’s meeting with

What Really Started the Financial Crisis?

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets121710.mp3] 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 what the dead $1.1 Trillion Omnibus spending bill means for small businesses,

What is the Repeal Amendment?

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets121610.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Virginia Speaker of the House of Delegates, William J. Howell, to discuss the landmark win against

Ken Cuccinelli Talks About His Victory Over Obamacare

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets121410.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to talk about his legal victory yesterday against Obamacare. We’re brought

Virginia Rules on Legality of Obamacare

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets121310.mp3] 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 astonishing disposable income numbers in America. Then, Ben talks to Maureen Martin,

Democrats Halt Obama Tax Deal in House

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets121010.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the market reaction to Democrats potential killing of Obama’s tax cut deal, Francis will respond

The Battle to Be the Next RNC Chair

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets120910.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Alex Pappas, a writer and reporter at the Daily Caller, to discuss the race for RNC

On the Pearl Harbor Anniversary, Oliver North Talks About American Heroes

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets120710.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Lt. Col. Oliver North to discuss his time at the Naval Academy, media on the frontline,

Unemployment and the Deficit Commission

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets120310.mp3] 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 latest jobs numbers, which put unemployment at 9.8%, and how plans

Obamacare's Effect on Innovation

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets120210.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed Throughout the month of December, Coffee and Markets will be looking back at the most significant stories of 2010 with recap interviews from leading thinkers. In today’s edition, Ben Domenech interviews

Responding to the Crisis in North Korea

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets113010.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Joshua Stanton of One Free Korea to discuss the latest developments as tensions remain high in

What Happened on Black Friday

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets112910.mp3] 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 Black Friday sales figures, the policy wishes of America’s CEOs and

Are These Controversial TSA Searches Legal?

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets112310.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Sarah Isgur, a former clerk on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, to discuss the legality and political implications

The Irish Get a Bailout, Are US States Next?

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets112210.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Francis Cianfrocca discuss the fiscal status of states, and the Irish bailout. We’re brought to you as always by BigGovernment and

Michael Sullivan on the Nasty Race for Texas House Speaker

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets111810.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Michael Quinn Sullivan of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and Empower Texans to discuss the race for Texas House Speaker,

The TSA's Humiliating and Ineffective Security Policies

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets111710.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Pejman Yousefzadeh discuss the surprising fundraising figures from this year’s election, a run away TSA bent on humiliation, not security, and

Rick Santorum on the Tea Party and More

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets111610.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed Last week on the show I criticized former Senator Santorum for his comments regarding Tea Party candidates. When he asked for equal time, and we were happy to oblige him. The

Economists and Traders Say QE2 Won't Work

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets111510.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed In today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the wild swing of commodities, a QE2 revolt from investors and economists,

The Foreclosure Mess and Bernanke's Bubble

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets101510.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed In today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the Ben Bernanke’s latest comments, the huge foreclosure mess, and Mitch Daniels’

Is the United States a Banana Republic?

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets100810.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed In today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the unexpected unemployment figures, what the waiver of McDonalds and other companies

Margaret Thatcher vs. The Auto Bailouts

[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets100110.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed In today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech talk about Rahm Emanuel’s departure from the White House, the latest consumer spending numbers, and the upcoming college football

Obama's Policy Team Collapses

In today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson, Francis Cianfrocca and Ben Domenech talk about the latest housing numbers, controversy in Alaska’s Senate race, the decline of the Clinton political coalition, and who’s going to have Obama’s ear on

The GOP Pledge, America's One Child Policy, and the Tea Party Movement

In today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, we’re talking about the Tea Party Movement, the Republicans’ latest pledge to America, and the upheaval in the White House’s staff. Plus we’re talking to Weekly Standard senior writer Jonathan Last about his

Obama Has No Answer on Unemployment

In this week’s edition of Coffee and Markets, featuring The New Ledger’s Francis Cianfrocca, we’re talking about the latest unemployment numbers, the call for a millionaire’s tax, and Christina Romer’s goodbye remarks. We’re brought to you as always by BigGovernment.com

How Was Your Recovery Summer?

In this week’s edition of Coffee and Markets, featuring The New Ledger’s Francis Cianfrocca, we’re talking about the Recovery Summer that wasn’t, Ben Bernanke’s remarks at Jackson Hole, and Steven Malanga’s views on the coming municipal bailout. We’re brought to

Paul Ryan v. Paul Krugman, and Obama v. the Tea Parties

In this week’s edition of Coffee and Markets, featuring The New Ledger’s Francis Cianfrocca, we’re talking about the latest Federal Reserve activity, the kerfuffle between Paul Krugman and Paul Ryan, and Barack Obama’s bashing exercise against Americans for Prosperity. We’re

How Do You Solve Fannie and Freddie?

In this week’s edition of Coffee and Markets, featuring The New Ledger’s Francis Cianfrocca, we’re talking about the latest GDP numbers, Fannie and Freddie, and the challenges facing small businesses with Congressman Kenny Marchant of Texas. We’re brought to you

GM's Taxpayer-Funded Deal, Entitlement Reform, and Deflation

In this week’s edition of Coffee and Markets, featuring The New Ledger’s Francis Cianfrocca, we’re talking about GM’s purchase of Americredit, changes in FHA policy, deflation, Ben Bernanke, Tim Geithner, and more. We’re brought to you as always by Andrew

Obama's Recovery Summer and Leaders With Plans

This marks the 150th episode of Coffee and Markets, featuring The New Ledger’s Francis Cianfrocca. It’s been our pleasure to grow from a few hundred to a few thousand listeners over the past two years, and we’d like to thank

Independence Weekend Edition: Jobs and Deficits

It’s the Independence Weekend edition of Coffee and Markets, featuring The New Ledger’s Francis Cianfrocca, we’re talking about the new jobs report, market reactions and China, and health care reform’s false promise as a deficit reducer. We’re brought to you

How Capitol Hill Owns the Business Community

In this week’s edition of Coffee and Markets, featuring The New Ledger’s Francis Cianfrocca, we’re talking about Capitol Hill’s new financial regulations, the China revaluation that wasn’t, the spectre of deflation, and the poor gamesmanship of the Business Roundtable. We’re

Financial Regulation and Obama's Massive Failure in the Gulf

In this week’s edition of Coffee and Markets, featuring The New Ledger’s Francis Cianfrocca, we’re talking about how financial regulations will rob you of your free checking accounts, how the government is discouraging investment, and why Obama’s response to the