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Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets061317.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Apple's new spaceship campus, the amazing attention to detail, and why Francis thinks leadership is more important than genius. Related Links: Apple’s New Campus: An Exclusive Look Inside the Mothership (https://www.wired.com/2017/05/apple-park-new-silicon-valley-campus/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets042517.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Jack Ma's comments about A.I. replacing CEOs, the big steps A.I. is making, and what new jobs are at risk from an advanced A.I. Related Links: Alibaba's Jack Ma Issues Dire Warning That AI Could Steal CEOs' Jobs (http://gizmodo.com/alibabas-jack-ma-issues-dire-warning-that-ai-could-stea-1794614037) IBM's Watson AI to help Wall Street firms catch rogue traders (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4441668/IBM-s-Watson-AI-help-catch-rogue-traders.html) A.I. VERSUS M.D. (http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/04/03/ai-versus-md) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-123621127/stock-photo-digital-abstract-background.html?src=l8rPCiZb_FeAmv_jUFDXUA-1-3)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets041117.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by author and historian David Pietrusza to discuss the 100th anniversary of America's entry into World War I, how it helped us become the dominant superpower of the 20th Century, and what lessons we can take away from The Great War. Related Links: Buy David Pietrusza's books on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/David-Pietrusza/e/B001HCYTWU/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1491921567&sr=8-1) The award winning 1932: The Rise of Hitler and FDR--Two Tales of Politics, Betrayal, and Unlikely Destiny (https://www.amazon.com/1932-FDR--Two-Politics-Betrayal-Unlikely-ebook/dp/B014W13I06/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8) on Amazon More about David Pietrusza (http://davidpietrusza.com/) Follow David on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DPietrusza) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets040417.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the AOL, Yahoo, Verizon merger, the importance of leadership in companies, and Warren Buffett Coke Cans in China. Related Links: Verizon is mashing Yahoo and AOL into a new company called Oath (http://www.theverge.com/2017/4/3/15166872/aol-verizon-oath-announced-merger-rebranding-new-name-logo) Warren Buffett Helps Launch Cherry Coke in China (http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2017/04/03/warren-buffett-helps-launch-cherry-coke-in-china/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image source (http://thetechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/yahoo-purple-sign-1920.jpg)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets032817.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the Fed in a Donald Trump administration, if rate rises increases will soon fall, and tax reform. Related Links: Fed could raise interest rates four times this year, Evans says (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-could-raise-interest-rates-four-times-this-year-evans-says-2017-03-27) What we know (and don't) about Trump's tax reform plan (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dont-trumps-tax-reform-plan/story?id=46399577) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets072016.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson and Allysen Efferson are joined by David Patterson to discuss the F-35, the terror attack in Orlando, and why the Whit House is hesitant to use the word "terrorism." If you'd like to email us, you can do so at bjackson[at]coffeeandmarkets.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: FBI did not think Orlando shooter Omar Mateen would ‘go postal’ in 2013 (https://www.yahoo.com/news/fbi-did-not-think-orlando-shooter-omar-mateen-would-go-postal-in-2013-170929145.html) Orlando shooting: 49 killed, shooter pledged ISIS allegiance (http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/12/us/orlando-nightclub-shooting/) Orlando police officers detail harrowing response to Pulse shooting (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/pulse-orlando-nightclub-shooting/os-pulse-shooting-orlando-police-narrative-20160719-story.html) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Allysen on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/adpefferson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-221208910/stock-photo-green-sign-with-the-word-islamic-state-in-arabic-and-english-language-standing-in-the-white-sand-of.html?src=du4R7M_4qLm0FDhbekTjIQ-1-0)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets071916.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Aaron Dallek of Opternative to discuss their revolutionary online eye exam, how it works, and why it's going to change the way you get glasses and contacts. Related Links: Opternative (https://www.opternative.com/) Opternative, a Kind of Uber for Eye Exams: WIP of the Week (http://spendmatters.com/2016/07/18/opternative-a-kind-of-uber-for-eye-exams-wip-of-the-week/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via wikimedia (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f8/Geraet_beim_Optiker.jpg)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets071816.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Turkey's failed coup, it's impact on a potential EU membership, and what it might mean for the Middle East. Related Links: Turkey coup attempt: EU pushes Turkey on rule of law as it cracks down after failed takeover (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-18/eu-pushes-turkey-on-rule-of-law-after-coup-crackdown/7639228) Turkey's military coup was a SET-UP to let Islamic despot Erdogan to tighten grip on power (http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/690520/Turkey-coup-Erdogan-set-up-military-staged-tighten-Islamist-grip-power) Global stocks hold nerve after failed Turkish coup (http://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2016-07-18/asian-stocks-mixed-on-turkey-coup-attempt-better-china-data) Follow Brad on Twitter (

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets031116.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss a positive bounce for oil, the passing of Nancy Reagan, and a look back at Reaganomics. Related Links: Wall St. rally boosted by higher oil prices (http://finance.yahoo.com/news/futures-rise-oil-prices-cling-123823690.html) Former First Lady Nancy Reagan to be buried beside her beloved 'Ronnie' (http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-reagan-funeral-20160311-story.html) Nancy Reagan: Her Most Memorable Moments (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/03/11/us/politics/nancy-reagan-most-memorable-moments.html) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/cat.mhtml?lang=en&search_source=search_form&search_tracking_id=KNGBavvpu9lBgX6MjhdY5A&version=llv1&anyorall=all&safesearch=1&searchterm=natural+gas+drilling&photos=on&vectors=on&search_group=&horizontal=on&orient=&search_cat=&searchtermx=&photographer_name=&people_gender=&people_age=&people_ethnicity=&people_number=&commercial_ok=&color=&show_color_wheel=1&secondary_submit=Search#id=115628446&src=uaBopUXTJ9v_ke1uX6RARQ-1-70)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets031016.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by John Gray to discuss the budget writing process on Capitol Hill, why the President's budget doesn't really matter, and why Congress may not pass a budget at all this year. Related Links: Gray: Republicans Postpone the Budget. (https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/03/republicans-postpone-the-budget) John Gray on Conservative Review (https://www.conservativereview.com/authors/john-gray) Follow John Gray on Twitter (https://twitter.com/JohnW_Gray) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-128453759/stock-photo-us-capitol-building-in-winter-washington-dc-united-states.html?src=F1F23BB8-9C65-11E2-A21F-E8C071D9A14D-1-1)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets030916.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Rob Tracinski to talk about the many multiverses at the multiplex. From Star Wars, to Marvel, and now Ghostbusters, we'll discuss the good and bad of giant movie and TV franchises. Related Links: The New ‘Ghostbusters’ And The Multiverse At The Multiplex (http://thefederalist.com/2016/03/08/the-new-ghostbusters-and-the-multiverse-at-the-multiplex/) Rob Tracinski at The Federalist (http://thefederalist.com/author/rtracinski/) Follow Rob Tracinski on Twitter (https://twitter.com/tracinski) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via CCParis (http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-693349p1.html?cr=00&pl=edit-00) / Shutterstock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/editorial?cr=00&pl=edit-00)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets030816.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Shikha Dalmia to discuss the tragedy in Flint Michigan, who may ultimately be responsible for the dangerous lead levels in the city's water, and how much it will cost to fix. Related Links: Flint, Michigan: A hollow frame of a once affluent city (http://money.cnn.com/2016/03/06/news/economy/flint-economy-democratic-debate/) Lead still found in some Flint, Michigan, water: governor (http://news.yahoo.com/lead-still-found-flint-michigan-water-governor-000317177.html) Flint Families Sue Michigan Governor, Other Officials Over Tainted Water (http://www.wsj.com/articles/flint-families-sue-michigan-governor-other-officials-over-tainted-water-1457383508) Shikha Dalmia at Reason (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-michigan-water-idUSKCN0W92EH) Follow Shikha Dalmia on Twitter (https://twitter.com/shikhadalmia) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via Linda Parton (http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-1012355p1.html?cr=00&pl=edit-00) / Shutterstock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/editorial?cr=00&pl=edit-00)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets030716.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss robotic toys for kids, the February jobs report, and what it means for The Fed. Related Links: Dash and Dot (https://www.makewonder.com/?gclid=CKOLwr7qrssCFQiQaQod9uMP4g) Job creation jumps in February (http://www.cnbc.com/2016/03/04/us-nonfarm-payrolls-totaled-242k-in-feb-vs-190k-estimate.html) Economists React to the February Jobs Report: ‘Concerns Over Recession Are Overblown’ (http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016/03/04/economists-react-to-the-february-jobs-report-concerns-over-recession-are-overblown/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets030216.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Allysen Efferson and Rich Cromwell to discuss Super Tuesday, Trump v. Cruz, and just how nasty social media has become. Related Links: Rich Cromwell at The Federalist (http://thefederalist.com/author/richcromwell/) Follow Rich Cromwell on Twitter (https://twitter.com/rcromwell4) Follow Allysen Efferson on Twitter (https://twitter.com/adpefferson) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets022516.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Victoria Coates the Ted Cruz presidential campaign, privacy vs. security, and her latest book, David's Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art. Related Links: Buy David's Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art (http://www.amazon.com/Davids-Sling-History-Democracy-Works/dp/1594037213/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1457372604&sr=1-1&keywords=victoria+coates) Buy The Last Days of Pompeii: Decadence, Apocalypse, Resurrection (http://www.amazon.com/Last-Days-Pompeii-Apocalypse-Resurrection/dp/1606061151/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1457372604&sr=1-2&keywords=victoria+coates) Follow Victoria Coates on Twitter (https://twitter.com/VictoriaCoates) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via Wikimedia (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b5/'David'_by_Michelangelo_JBU14.JPG)