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Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets061812.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 Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the greek election, continued trouble in Spain and how Europe can save itself from financial crisis. We're brought to you as always by Stephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at bjackson[at]coffeeandmarkets.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: Greek Pro-Bailout Parties Look to Forge Coalition (http://www.cnbc.com/id/47854550) Debt crisis: Market rally falters following Greek vote as concerns over Spain persist (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financialcrisis/9338227/Debt-crisis-Market-rally-falters-following-Greek-vote-as-concerns-over-Spain-persist.html) The Greek Vote, Germany Bashing And The Forgotten Reforms (http://www.forbes.com/sites/paulroderickgregory/2012/06/17/the-greek-vote-blame-germany-and-the-forgotten-reforms/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Ben on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bdomenech) Follow Francis on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cianfrocca) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets061512.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 Blake to discuss Obama's failed speech in Ohio yesterday, whether or not he can overcome the "are you better off now than you were four years ago" questions, and the role Super PACs this election cycle. We're brought to you as always by Stephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at bjackson[at]coffeeandmarkets.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: President Obama’s Speech Gets A Thumbs Down From Political Press Corps (http://politicker.com/2012/06/president-obamas-speech-gets-a-thumbs-down-from-political-press-corps/) Why it’s tough to talk about the economy (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/why-its-tough-to-talk-about-the-economy/2012/06/15/gJQAulEpeV_blog.html) Skip the falsehoods, Mr. President, and give us a plan (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dana-milbank-obama-needs-a-plan-now/2012/06/14/gJQAjvbXdV_story.html) Obama’s ‘are you better off’ problem (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/obamas-are-you-better-off-problem/2012/06/13/gJQA59OFbV_blog.html) Barack Obama as the Colorado Rockies (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/barack-obama-as-the-colorado-rockies/2012/06/14/gJQAKOjmdV_blog.html) The super PAC election? Not quite (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/the-super-pac-election-not-quite/2012/06/14/gJQA5DwEdV_blog.html) Aaron Blake at the Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/aaron-blake/2011/05/23/AFPeNbAH_page.html) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Aaron on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/FixAaron) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets061412.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 Ben Domenech are joined by Andrew Stiles to discuss Romney's improving numbers in the Rust Belt, Obama's recent stumbles and his speech tomorrow. We're brought to you as always by Stephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: Same As It Ever Was (http://freebeacon.com/same-as-it-ever-was/) Dreaming of a Superhero (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/03/opinion/sunday/dowd-dreaming-of-a-superhero.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&ref=opinion) Obama heads to Ohio for reboot (http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/232691-obama-heads-to-ohio-to-reboot-his-campaign) Andrew Stiles at the Washington Free Beacon (http://freebeacon.com/author/andrew-stiles/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Ben on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bdomenech) Follow Andrew on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/AndrewStilesWFB) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets061312.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), Pejman Yousefzadeh and Kevin Holtsberry are joined by Keith Urbahn, former chief of staff to Donald Rumsfeld, to discuss his new PR firm Javelin, which is involved in book publishing from a right-of-center perspective. We're brought to you as always byStephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: Javelin Books (http://javelindc.com/home/?page_id=1002) Buy Donald Rumsfeld's Known and Unknown: A Memoir on Amazon Keith Urbahn (http://javelindc.com/home/?page_id=967) Follow Pej on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/Yousefzadeh) Follow Kevin on Twitter (http://twitter.com/kevinholtsberry) Follow Keith on Twitter (http://twitter.com/keithurbahn) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets061212.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 Ben Domenech discuss the fiscal crisis facing Chicago, the media's local condemnation but national endorsement of massive debt burdens, and how Rahm Emanuel can fix the Windy City. We're brought to you as always by Stephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: The Second-Rate City? (http://www.city-journal.org/2012/22_2_chicago.html) Tribune Watchdog: Soccer stadium deal kicks Bridgeview taxpayers in the teeth (http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-06-09/news/ct-met-debt-bridgeview-main-20120609_1_village-owned-stadium-bridgeview-soccer-stadium) Public funds, private interests intersect in building owned by Bridgeview mayor (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-debt-bridgeview-side-building-20120609,0,7998860.story) Eat Here: The Purple Pig (http://thepurplepigchicago.com/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Ben on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bdomenech) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets061112.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 Ben Domenech talk about the latest news about Spain's bank bailout, how it's likely to impact the United States, and whether the European Union has a future. We're brought to you as always by Stephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at bjackson[at]coffeeandmarkets.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: Joe Stiglitz on the Bailout (http://www.cnbc.com/id/47760975) Niall Ferguson on Obama (http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/06/10/niall-ferguson-on-how-europe-could-cost-obama-the-election.html) Robert Samuelson on Germany (http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/can-germany-come-to-the-euro-zones-rescue/2012/06/10/gJQAVz2ITV_story.html) Winston Churchill on the European Union (http://assembly.coe.int/Main.asp?link=/AboutUs/zurich_e.htm) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Ben on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bdomenech) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets060812.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 Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the state of cyber warfare, the vulnerabilities of your personal data and the risk that our infrastructure faces from hackers. We're brought to you as always by Stephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: Understanding cyberspace is key to defending against digital attacks (http://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/understanding-cyberspace-is-key-to-defending-against-digital-attacks/2012/06/02/gJQAsIr19U_story.html?hpid=z2) Cyberattack: Stuxnet’s revelation and Shodan’s window into vulnerability (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/investigative/zeroday/two/index.html) Major Data Firm In Security Pinch (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303506404577448541063556660.html) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Ben on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bdomenech) Follow Francis on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cianfrocca) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets060712.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 Jay Cost to discuss the fallout from Scott Walker's victory in Wisconsin, the impact on the labor movement, and whether lessons learned by Republicans can be exported nationwide come November. We're brought to you as always by Stephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: Morning Jay: Why Wisconsin Matters (http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/morning-jay-why-wisconsin-matters_646501.html) Note to Talking Heads: Stop Citing the Recall Exit Polls! (http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/note-talking-heads-stop-citing-recall-exit-polls_646691.html) Jay Cost Talks Spoiled Rotten (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/2012/05/30/jay-cost-talks-spoiled-rotten/) Jay Cost at the Weekly Standard (http://www.weeklystandard.com/author/jay-cost) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Jay on Twitter (http://twitter.com/jaycosttws) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets060612.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), Ben Domenech is joined by Beverly Gossage to discuss interstate insurance, why it has failed so far and how it can succeed in providing more insurance options at lower cost. We're brought to you as always by Stephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: Why Has Georgia’s Plan for Out-of-State Insurance Failed? (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/2012/05/03/why-has-georgias-plan-for-out-of-state-insurance-failed/) Will Buying Health Insurance Across State Lines Reduce Costs? (http://www.forbes.com/sites/aroy/2012/05/11/will-buying-health-insurance-across-state-lines-reduce-costs/) HSA Benefits Consulting (http://www.hsabenefitsconsulting.com/) Beverly Gossage, Director of HSA Benefits Consulting (http://www.hsabenefitsconsulting.com/about/) Follow Ben on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bdomenech) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets060512.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 Ben Domenech are joined by CJ Ciaramella to discuss today's hotly contested Wisconsin recall election, which side will benefit from high turnout, and how the relationship between Democrats and public sector unions may be impacted by today's result. We're brought to you as always by Stephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: Moment of Decision (http://freebeacon.com/moment-of-decision/) Wisconsin recall: Democrats prepare for recall recount (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0612/77045.html) Wisconsin recall: Obama hopes Barrett ‘prevails’ (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/wisconsin-recall-obama-hopes-barrett-prevails-234222276.html) Dems, labor fallout begins in Wis. (http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/governor-races/230841-dems-labor-fallout-begins-in-wisconsin) CJ Ciaramella at the Washington Free Beacon (http://freebeacon.com/author/cj-ciaramella/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Ben on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bdomenech) Follow CJ on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cjciaramella) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets060412.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 Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the stagnant economy, Europe's debt crisis, and how it may impact our ability to return to growth. We're brought to you as always by Stephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: Virtual Taste: Wilco Tango Foxtrot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPD9k4zMMKY&feature=youtu.be) Deja Vu (http://yfrog.com/z/obnc9fp) Will ‘Master Plan’ Avoid Lehman Crisis Redux? (http://www.cnbc.com/id/47670378) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Ben on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bdomenech) Follow Francis on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cianfrocca) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets060112.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 Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the bad May jobs numbers, how this emboldens calls for more quantitative easing, and the reaction in the bond market. We're brought to you as always by Stephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: BLS: May Unemployment Report (http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm) Fed’s Rosengren: Weak data spurred easing call (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/feds-rosengren-weak-data-spurred-easing-call-2012-06-01?link=MW_latest_news) US Creates 69,000 New Jobs, Unemployment Rate 8.2% (http://www.cnbc.com/id/47643788) US 10-Year Yield Sinks Below 1.5% on Weak Jobs Data (http://www.cnbc.com/id/47643013) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Ben on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bdomenech) Follow Francis on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cianfrocca) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets053112.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 Ben Domenech are joined by Josh Archambault to discuss the Massachusetts effort to manage health care costs by squeezing the state's doctors, how it will impact the quality of care, and whether the national discussion on Obamacare will influence the legislature's final product. We're brought to you as always by Stephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: Massachusetts Moves Toward Global Payment Contracts (http://news.heartland.org/newspaper-article/2012/05/24/massachusetts-moves-toward-global-payment-contracts) Massachusetts promises to rein in health-care costs. Experts question whether it can deliver. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/massachusetts-promises-to-reign-in-health-care-costs-experts-question-whether-it-can-deliver/2012/05/30/gJQAmkLX1U_blog.html) Will the Mass. payment reform proposals help control health care costs? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sbAb9I6_CaQ) Unrealistic Savings Estimates in Mass Payment Reform (http://www.pioneerinstitute.org/blog/healthcare/video-unrealistic-savings-estimates-in-mass-payment-reform/) Joshua Archambault at the Pioneer Institute (http://www.pioneerinstitute.org/about_joshua_archambault.php) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Ben on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bdomenech) Follow Josh on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/josharchambault) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets053012.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), Pejman Yousefzadeh and Kevin Holtsberry are joined by Jay Cost to discuss his book Spoiled Rotten: How the Politics of Patronage Corrupted the Once Noble Democratic Party and now Threatens the American Republic, the history of the Democratic party's patronage system, and the state of modern Democratic politics. We're brought to you as always byStephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: Buy Spoiled Rotten: How the Politics of Patronage Corrupted the Once Noble Democratic Party and Now Threatens the American Republic on Amazon Jay Cost at The Weekly Standard (http://www.weeklystandard.com/author/jay-cost) Follow Pej on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/Yousefzadeh) Follow Kevin on Twitter (http://twitter.com/kevinholtsberry) Follow Jay on Twitter (http://twitter.com/jaycosttws) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets052912.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 Ben Domenech are joined by Peter Brookes talks about the latest developments in Iran, response to the Syrian massacre and the explosive situation in the Middle East. We're brought to you as always by Stephen Clouse and Associates (http://www.stephenclouse.com). If you'd like to email us, you can do so at coffee[at]newledger.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: After Talks Falter, Iran Says It Won’t Halt Uranium Work (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/28/world/middleeast/iran-wont-halt-production-of-higher-grade-uranium.html?_r=1) Syrian massacre: Kofi Annan to have ‘serious and frank discussions’ with President Bashar Assad (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/u-n-kofi-annan-syrian-massacre-intend-serious-153942570.html) English-Language Cyberwar Software Might Have Targeted Iran (http://abcnews.go.com/US/english-language-cyberwar-software-knocked-iran-oil-offline/story?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Heritage%2BHotsheet&id=16445430#.T8TUlL_d4hv) Peter Brookes at The Heritage Foundation (http://www.heritage.org/about/staff/b/peter-brookes) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Ben on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bdomenech) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.