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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Pejman Yousefzadeh and Kevin Holtsberry are joined by Professor Mark David Hall to discuss his book–co-authored by Gary Gregg–America’s Forgotten Founders, the lesser known Founding Fathers and their contributions to the making of America.

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Category: America's Forgotten Founders, Coffee and Markets, founding fathers, Mark David Hall

Obama’s Energy Policy is Hurting the American Dream

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Tuesday, February 21st at 10:00AM EST

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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by David Holt to Obama’s hostile energy policy, the critical importance of the Keystone XL pipeline, and how a growing energy industry can help revive the American dream.

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Category: Coffee and Markets, Consumer Energy Alliance, David Holt, gas prices, Keystone XL Pipeline

Burr-Coburn Plan Offers Hope for Medicare Reform

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Monday, February 20th at 10:00AM EST

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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 White House’s rosy predictions for job growth, the Burr-Coburn Medicare reform plan, and what it will take to get real reform from Washington.

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Category: Burr-Coburn, Coffee and Markets, Medicare Reform, Richard Burr, Tom Coburn

Geithner Admits Obama Has No Plan to Solve US Debt Crisis

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Friday, February 17th at 10:00AM EST

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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 deteriorating situation in Greece, Tim Geithner’s testimony before Paul Ryan, and Obama’s missing plan for debt reduction.

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Category: Coffee and Markets, national debt, Paul Ryan, Tim Geithner

The Lasting Impact of Senator Jesse Helms

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Thursday, February 16th at 10:02AM EST

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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Paul Bonicelli to discuss his upcoming book on the foreign policy influences of Senator Jesse Helms, how he fought for American exceptionalism, and what the Senator’s lasting legacy is today.

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Category: Coffee and Markets, Jesse Helms, Paul Bonicelli

Dismantling Obamacare

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Wednesday, February 15th at 10:00AM EST

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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Pejman Yousefzadeh and Kevin Holtsberry are joined by Sally Pipes to discuss her book The Pipes Plan: The Top Ten Ways to Dismantle Obamacare, some of the criticisms of Obamacare, and alternative solutions for fixing healthcare.

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Category: Coffee and Markets, Obamacare, Sally Pipes

Trampling on the First Amendment: Obama’s Contraceptive Mandate

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Tuesday, February 14th at 10:07AM EST

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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Anna Franzonello to discuss the controversial contraceptive mandate in Obamacare, how it violates our freedom of religion, and what legislative and legal steps are being taken to challenge this mandate.

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Category: Americans United for Life, Anna Franzonello, Catholic Church, Coffee and Markets, Obamacare

The Ever Growing and Ever Crumbling Safety Net

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Monday, February 13th at 10:00AM EST

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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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Category: Coffee and Markets, Greece, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security

Will Average Americans Benefit from the Foreclosure Settlement?

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Friday, February 10th at 10:01AM EST

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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 recent foreclosure settlement, why it’s not that bad for banks, and whether or not there is another round of QE on the horizon.

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Category: Coffee and Markets, Federal Reserve, foreclosure, QE 3

The World America Made

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Thursday, February 9th at 10:00AM EST

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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Robert Kagan to discuss his new book, The World America Made, the importance of America’s military muscle, and how the world may change if America is no longer the world’s superpower.

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Category: Coffee and Markets, Robert Kagan, The World America Made

The Lost Majority

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Wednesday, February 8th at 10:14AM EST

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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Pejman Yousefzadeh and Kevin Holtsberry are joined by Sean Trende to discuss his book The Lost Majority: Why the Future of Government is Up for Grabs–and Who Will Take It, why gaining electoral majorities is a very difficult task, and why conventional wisdom is often wrong.

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Category: Coffee and Markets, Sean Trende, The Lost Majority

Dennis Ross Discusses Obamacare and Fast and Furious

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Tuesday, February 7th at 10:00AM EST

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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Congressman Dennis Ross to discuss Obamacare, Eric Holder’s involvement in Fast and Furious and the end to insider trading in Congress.

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Category: Coffee and Markets, Congressman Dennis Ross, Fast and Furious, Obamacare

The DOJ and IRS Have Declared War on Swiss Banks

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Monday, February 6th at 10:00AM EST

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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Fiat’s Italian speaking Super Bowl ad, a new effort by the federal government to go after Americans with Swiss bank accounts and how this may be a precursor to wealth confiscation by Washington.

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Category: Coffee and Markets, DOJ, IRS, Super Bowl Ads, Swiss Banks

Unemployment News is Good for Obama, Not as Good for the Economy

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Friday, February 3rd at 10:03AM EST

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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss why the latest unemployment report is good politically, but not a sign that the recession is over, the Facebook IPO, and our Super Bowl picks.

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Category: 2012, Barack Obama, Coffee and Markets, Facebook IPO, Mitt Romney, Unemployment

Mexico’s Violent Drug War and How the GOP Can Appeal to Hispanic Voters

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Thursday, February 2nd at 1:00AM EST

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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Josh Treviño to the violent struggle between the drug cartels and the Mexican government, how Mexico’s economy has reduce immigrants to the US, and how the GOP can appeal to Hispanic voters.

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Category: Barack Obama, Coffee and Markets, Eric Holder, Fast and Furious, hispanic voters, Immigration, Mexico

How Can Mitt Romney Win Over Conservatives to Secure the GOP Nomination?

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Wednesday, February 1st at 10:00AM EST

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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Matt Lewis to discuss the Florida primary, what the win means for Romney, and what he’ll have to do to secure the conservative base and the Tea Party contingent if he wants to be the nominee and defeat Obama in the fall.

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Category: Coffee and Markets, Florida, Jeb Bush, Matt Lewis, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Tea Party

Court Ruling Throws a Wrench in US – China Trade Relations

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Tuesday, January 31st at 10:00AM EST

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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Scott Lincicome to discuss a court ruling impacting the Obama administration’s US-China trade practices, how this will impact the American marketplace, and how the Senate may come to the rescue.

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Category: China, Coffee and Markets, Labor Unions, Scott Lincicome, Tea Party, Trade

Twitter’s Uneasy Relationship with Free Speech and North Dakota’s Oil Boom

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Monday, January 30th at 10:00AM EST

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On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Twitter’s decision to sensor tweets, North Dakota’s oil boom and the challenges their rapidly growing economy faces.

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Category: Coffee and Markets, fracking, Free Speech, Keystone XL Pipeline, North Dakota, Twitter

Is There No Longer a Shared “American Way of Life”?

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Friday, January 27th at 10:10AM EST

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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 Fed’s interest rate announcement, the divided cultural experiences of America’s upper and lower class, and whether or not “the American way of life” still exists.

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Category: Coffee and Markets, the American way of life, The Fed, The Federal Reserve

Evangelicals and the Betrayal of American Conservatism

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Thursday, January 26th at 10:00AM EST

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