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Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets100715.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 Jed Babbin to discuss Russia's expanded role in Syria, the Ted Bromund of the Heritage Foundation discusses if the U.S. should still support the European Union. Related Links: With Troops On the Ground, Did Russia Just Take Over OPEC? (http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2015/10/06/with_troops_on_the_ground_did_russia_just_take_over_opec_101839.html) How Iranian general plotted out Syrian assault in Moscow (http://news.yahoo.com/iranian-general-plotted-syrian-assault-moscow-172251295.html) ‘Pravda’ on Russia in Syria (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/oct/6/jed-babbin-facts-on-russia-in-syria/) Follow Jed Babbin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/jedbabbin) Time for the US to Rethink Its Support for the European Union (http://dailysignal.com/2015/10/04/time-for-the-us-to-rethink-its-support-for-the-european-union/) Greek Economy Has Shrunk More Than U.S. Did in Great Depression (http://dailysignal.com/2015/07/18/greek-economy-has-shrunk-more-than-u-s-did-in-great-depression/) Ted Bromund at Heritage Foundation (http://www.heritage.org/about/staff/b/theodore-bromund) Follow Ted Bromund on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Bromund) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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/CoffeeandMarkets100615.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 discuss the rise of Vladimir Putin in the Middle East, then Kevin Burgess talks about the need for more accountability from NFL refs, and Matt Lewis discusses the race for Speaker and the 2016 Democrat field. Related Links: Vladimir Putin: Obama’s New War Czar (http://thefederalist.com/2015/10/02/vladimir-putin-obamas-new-war-czar/) Rob Tracinski at The Federalist (http://thefederalist.com/author/rtracinski/) Follow Rob Tracinski on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Tracinski) Seahawks' game-saving play against Lions shouldn't have counted (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25328919/seahawks-game-saving-play-against-lions-shouldnt-have-counted) Kevin McCarthy’s Benghazi Moment (http://dailycaller.com/2015/10/01/kevin-mccarthys-benghazi-moment/) Matt Lewis at The Daily Caller (http://dailycaller.com/author/mlewis/) Follow Matt Lewis on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mattklewis) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-298561067/stock-photo-i-love-putin-inscription-on-the-concrete-surface.html?src=FautYHQXenYmUy27iITRZA-3-4)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets100515.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 discusses the September jobs report, then two from the Coffee and Markets vault, one on how sugar prices killed 600 jobs in Chicago, and the other on the amazing Uber of the skies, Gotham Air. Related Links: Disappointing Jobs Report: 142,000 Jobs Added In September, Unemployment Rate Stays 5.1% (http://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthasharf/2015/10/02/jobs-report-u-s-added-142000-jobs-in-september-unemployment-rate-steady-at-5-1/) Markets recover after disappointing US jobs figures (http://www.bbc.com/news/business-34426700) Grim Jobs Report Is Likely to Delay a Move by the Fed on Rates (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/03/business/economy/jobs-report-hiring-unemployment-wages-fed-rates.html?_r=0) Leaked Audio: Hillary Clinton Calls at Private Fundraiser for Infrastructure Bank to Resemble Clinton Global Initiative (http://freebeacon.com/politics/leaked-audio-hillary-clinton-calls-at-private-fundraiser-for-infrastructure-bank-to-resemble-clinton-global-initiative/) How US Sugar Policies Just Helped America Lose 600 Jobs (http://dailysignal.com/2015/08/18/how-us-sugar-policies-just-helped-america-lose-600-jobs/) Bryan Riley at The Heritage Foundation (http://www.heritage.org/about/staff/r/bryan-riley) Follow Bryan Riley on Twitter (https://twitter.com/BryanGeneRiley) A new app lets you hail a helicopter that will fly you from NYC to JFK in 6 minutes — all for around $200 (http://www.businessinsider.com/gotham-air-helicopter-cheap-as-uber-2015-7) Gotham Air (http://www.gothamair.com) Follow Gotham Air on Twitter (https://twitter.com/GothamAir) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-272132/stock-photo-example-of-a-depression-line-from-depression-era-united-states-roosevelt-memorial-washington-dc.html?src=ZZA4C6CE5m8XpM6m8VoVBg-1-3)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets100215.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 Donald Trump's tax plan, then Josh Siegel talks about a new bi-partisan mandatory minimum reform bill, and David Harsanyi discusses the partisanship of the Benghazi hearings. Related Links: Tax Reform for Security and Prosperity (http://www.wsj.com/articles/tax-reform-for-security-and-prosperity-1443485999) Donald Trump Says Tax Plan Could Lift GDP Growth to 6% (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2015/09/28/donald-trump-says-tax-plan-could-lift-gdp-growth-to-6/) Donald Trump's tax plan carries big price tag (http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/29/politics/donald-trump-tax-cost/) Senators Reach Long-Elusive Deal to Reduce ‘Unjust’ Prison Sentences (http://dailysignal.com/2015/10/01/senators-reach-long-elusive-deal-to-reduce-unjust-prison-sentences/) Josh Siegel at The Daily Signal (http://dailysignal.com/author/jsiegel/) Follow Josh Siegel on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SiegelScribe) Of Course The Benghazi Inquiry is Partisan. It Should Be (http://thefederalist.com/2015/10/01/who-cares-if-the-benghazi-committee-is-partisan-so-was-the-watergate-committee/) David Harsanyi at The Federalist (http://thefederalist.com/author/dharsanyi/) Follow David Harsanyi on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidharsanyi) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-152918594/stock-photo-man-behind-jail-bars-reaching-out.html?src=pp-photo-208296562--NhlpRhFbOOq89h9pVzhkQ-5)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets100115.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 Jay Nordlinger to discuss his new book studying the children of dictators. Then Brad is joined by Dan Kochis for a discussion on Russia's new involvement in Syria and just exactly who they are supporting. Finally, Steve Bucci talks about the recent struggles of U.S. backed forces in Afghanistan. Related Links: Buy Children of Monsters: An Inquiry into the Sons and Daughters of Dictators on Amazon Jay Nordlinger at National Review (http://www.nationalreview.com/author/jay-nordlinger) Follow Jay Nordlinger on Twitter (https://twitter.com/jaynordlinger) Taliban take another area in Afghanistan, parliament member says (http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/01/asia/afghanistan-kunduz-taliban-attack/) Dan Kochis at The Heritage Foundation (http://www.heritage.org/about/staff/k/daniel-kochis) Steve Bucci at The Heritage Foundation (http://www.heritage.org/about/staff/b/steven-bucci) Follow Steve Bucci on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SBucci) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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. Image via imranahmedsg (http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-1298200p1.html?cr=00&pl=edit-00) / Shutterstock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/editorial?cr=00&pl=edit-00)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets092915.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 Josh Siegal to discuss how John Boehner's resignation will impact the budget battle, then Gabby Morrongiello details Donald Trump's tax plan, and Neal Dewing talks about coffee and coffee cocktails. Related Links: Boehner Challenger Mark Meadows Does Not Feel ‘Vindicated’ After Speaker Resigns (http://dailysignal.com/2015/09/27/boehner-challenger-mark-meadows-does-not-feel-vindicated-after-speaker-resigns/) Is Another Fiscal Cliff Coming? Why Conservatives Are Concerned (http://dailysignal.com/2015/09/23/is-another-fiscal-cliff-coming-why-conservatives-are-concerned/) Refugee Crisis Has European Union Grappling With Its Destiny (http://dailysignal.com/2015/09/14/refugee-crisis-has-european-union-grappling-with-its-destiny/) Josh Siegel at The Daily Signal (http://dailysignal.com/author/jsiegel/) Follow Josh Siegel on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SiegelScribe) Here's what you need to know about Trump's tax plan (http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-trumps-tax-plan/article/2572937) Gabby Morrongiello at The Washington Examiner (http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/author/gabby-morrongiello) Follow Gabby Morrongiello on Twitter (https://twitter.com/gabriellahope_) Weekend Cocktail: The Manhattan Madness Tournament (http://thefederalist.com/2015/04/10/weekend-cocktail-the-manhattan-madness-tournament/) Neal Dewing at The Federalist (http://thefederalist.com/author/neal-dewing/) Follow Neal Dewing on Twitter (https://twitter.com/neal_dewing) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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. 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/CoffeeandMarkets092815.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 is here to discuss how ownership should play a bigger role in today's middle class, then Ben Domenech discusses John Boehner's exit and if Mitch McConnell is next. Finally, Dennis Greene recap's this weekend's NFL action. Related Links: The Middle-Class Squeeze (http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-middle-class-squeeze-1443194736) Karl Marx is 'back in fashion', key ally of Britain's Labour leader says (http://news.yahoo.com/karl-marx-back-fashion-key-ally-britains-labour-123945929--sector.html) John Boehner Quit Because He Was Going To Be Fired (http://thefederalist.com/2015/09/28/john-boehner-quit-because-he-was-going-to-be-fired/) Ben Domenech at The Federalist (http://thefederalist.com/author/bdomenech/) Follow Ben Domenech on Twitter (https://twitter.com/bdomenech) Follow Dennis Greene on Twitter (https://twitter.com/sonicengineer) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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. Image via Katherine Welles (http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-97540p1.html?cr=00&pl=edit-00) / Shutterstock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/editorial?cr=00&pl=edit-00)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets092515.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 Chinese President Xi Jinping visit to the U.S. Then Sean Sullivan from the Washington Post breaks down the sudden retirement of House Speaker John Boehner. Finally Andrew Stiles and Bill McMorris from the Washington Free Beacon discuss Boehner's legacy and the race to replace him. Related Links: Low Interest Rates Mask the Effects of Job-Killing Policies (http://www.the-american-interest.com/2015/09/21/low-interest-rates-mask-the-effects-of-job-killing-policies/) Zuckerberg can't make Facebook friends with China on President Xi's US visit: Chinese leader holds closed door meeting with Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffet - but was the absent social media CEO blocked? (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3247019/Chinese-President-holds-closed-door-conference-Silicon-Valley-titans-Zuckerberg-Cook-Bezos-Washington-state-promises-crack-country-s-rip-offs-products.html) What John Boehner told me the night before he said he was quitting (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/john-boehner-in-twilight/2015/09/25/124fc54a-6399-11e5-8e9e-dce8a2a2a679_story.html) John Boehner just sacrificed his career for the good of the Republican Party (http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/09/25/john-boehner-just-sacrificed-his-career-for-the-good-of-the-republican-party/) Sean Sullivan at The Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/sean-sullivan) Follow Sean Sullivan on Twitter (https://twitter.com/waposean) Bill McMorris at The Washington Free Beacon (http://freebeacon.com/author/bill-mcmorris/) Follow Bill McMorris on Twitter (https://twitter.com/FBillMcMorris) Andrew Stiles at The Washington Free Beacon (http://freebeacon.com/author/andrew-stiles/) Follow Andrew Stiles on Twitter (https://twitter.com/AndrewStilesUSA) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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. Image via Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/gageskidmore/6235834149)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets092415.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 Michael Brendan Dougherty to discuss the messages of Pope Francis on his U.S. tour, then Robert Bryce discusses California's drastic pollution reduction plan and, Dave Gershgorn from Popular Science tells us about 3D food printers. Related Links: Pope delivers political message on immigration, tolerance to Congress (http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/24/politics/pope-francis-washington-congress-updates/) Full text: Pope Francis’ historic address to Congress (http://www.politico.com/story/2015/09/pope-francis-speech-to-congress-transcript-text-video-214016#ixzz3mfSBeIkX) In meeting with nuns, Pope Francis makes quiet protest of Obamacare (http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2015/09/23/meeting-nuns-pope-francis-makes-quiet-protest-obamacare/72715678/) Why Pope Francis is dominating the news in a secular age (http://theweek.com/articles/579326/why-pope-francis-dominating-news-secular-age) Michael Brendan Dougherty at The Week (http://theweek.com/authors/michael-brendan-dougherty) Follow Michael Brendan Dougherty on Twitter (https://twitter.com/michaelbd) A 3D FOOD PRINTER COULD PRESS AND PRINT YOUR NEXT MEAL (http://www.popsci.com/push-button-dinner?image=0) Dave Gershgorn at Popular Science (http://www.popsci.com/authors/dave-gershgorn) Follow Dave Gershgorn on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davegershgorn) How to Lower U.S. Living Standards (http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-lower-u-s-living-standards-1442876463?cb=logged0.39016746496781707) Buy Power Hungry: The Myths of "Green" Energy and the Real Fuels of the Future on Amazon More on Robert Bryce (http://www.robertbryce.com) Follow Robert Bryce on Twitter (https://twitter.com/pwrhungry) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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. Image via Philip Chidell (http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-1817609p1.html?cr=00&pl=edit-00) / Shutterstock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/editorial?cr=00&pl=edit-00)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets092315.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 CarlyFiorina's post debate bounce and if Trump has staying power. Then Alex Isenstadt details Scott Walker's exit from the race. Finally David Pietrusza talks about the death of Yogi Berra and the Pope's visit. Related Links: Why Ben Carson isn’t backing off his Muslim comments, in one chart (http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/09/21/why-ben-carson-isnt-backing-off-his-muslim-comments-in-1-chart/) Aaron Blake at The Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/aaron-blake) Follow Aaron Blake on Twitter (https://twitter.com/AaronBlakeWP) The emergency meeting that led Walker to quit (http://www.politico.com/story/2015/09/scott-walker-quits-2016-213912) Alex Isenstadt at Politico (http://www.politico.com/staff/alex-isenstadt) Follow Alex Isenstadt (https://twitter.com/politicoalex) The 50 greatest Yogi Berra quotes (http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/09/the-50-greatest-yogi-berra-quotes) Yogi Berra was not just one of MLB's great characters, but one of its greatest players (http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/09/yogi-berra-new-york-yankees-mlb) Follow David Pietrusza on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DPietrusza) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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. Image via Andrew Cline (http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-2083364p1.html?cr=00&pl=edit-00) / Shutterstock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/editorial?cr=00&pl=edit-00)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets092215.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 Don Boudreaux to discuss why the Pope misses some lessons of capitalism, then Maura Corrigan talks about poverty and reliance on government support, and Robert Rector discusses what the U.S. spends on social welfare. Related Links: Pope Francis Misses the Sizable Moral Dimensions to Capitalism (http://mercatus.org/expert_commentary/pope-francis-misses-sizable-moral-dimensions-capitalism) Donald Boudreaux at the Mercatus Center (http://mercatus.org/donald-j-boudreaux) Pope Francis' guide to avoiding a 'throwaway culture' (https://www.osv.com/OSVNewsweekly/ByIssue/Article/TabId/735/ArtMID/13636/ArticleID/10927/Pope-Francis-guide-to-avoiding-a-throwaway-culture.aspx) Capitalism is moral, and it works: Catholic priest (http://www.cnbc.com/2015/09/18/capitalism-is-moral-and-it-works-catholic-priest.html) We Can’t Solve Poverty Without Addressing Families (http://thefederalist.com/2015/09/21/we-cant-solve-poverty-without-addressing-families-2/) Back to work on food stamps (https://www.aei.org/publication/back-to-work-on-food-stamps/) Maura Corrigan at AEI (https://www.aei.org/scholar/maura-corrigan/) Poverty in the U.S. — We Spend Much More Per Person on Social Welfare than Europe Does (http://www.nationalreview.com/article/424009/americas-anti-poverty-spending-dwarfs-europes) Robert Rector at The Heritage Foundation (http://www.heritage.org/about/staff/r/robert-rector) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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. Image via Philip Chidell (http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-1817609p1.html?cr=00&pl=edit-00) / Shutterstock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/editorial?cr=00&pl=edit-00)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets081315.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 Desmond Lachman to get the latest on the Greek debt crisis, then Robert Tracinski from The Federalist stops by to talk about Donald Trump, and Hillary Clinton's college tuition plan, finally John Siciliano from the Washington Examiner discusses the EPA spill in Colorado. Related Links: A Greek deal that is bound to fail (http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/international/247963-a-greek-deal-that-is-bound-to-fail) Greece creditors raise 'serious concerns' about spiralling debt levels (http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/aug/13/greece-surprises-with-economic-growth-in-second-quarter) A troubled IMF legacy (https://www.aei.org/publication/a-troubled-imf-legacy/) Desmond Lachman at AEI (https://www.aei.org/scholar/desmond-lachman/) Donald Trump’s Paradoxical Cult of Personality (http://thefederalist.com/2015/08/11/donald-trumps-paradoxical-cult-of-personality/) Hillary Clinton, Higher Ed, and the Paradox of Subsidies (http://thefederalist.com/2015/08/12/hillary-clinton-higher-ed-and-the-paradox-of-subsidies/) Robert Tracinski at The Federalist (http://thefederalist.com/author/rtracinski/) Follow Robert Tracinski on Twitter (https://twitter.com/tracinski) Dem criticism forces EPA chief to visit gold mine spill (http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dem-criticism-forces-epa-chief-to-visit-gold-mine-spill/article/2570045) Claim: EPA trying to limit Navajo compensation for toxic spill (http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/claim-epa-trying-to-limit-navajo-compensation-for-toxic-spill/article/2570078) John Siciliano at The Washington Examiner (http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/section/john-siciliano) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-130448927/stock-photo-parthenon-construction-in-acropolis-hill-in-athens-greece-shot-in-blue-hour-with-moon-in-the-sky.html?src=9pMmyzdVoNABnevFKadbig-1-65&ws=1)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets081215.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 to talk with Arthur Brooks, author of the new book, The Conservative Heart, about ways that conservatives can help build a fairer, happier and more prosperous America. Then John Seibler talks about problems with drones and finally Joe Flint from the Wall Street Journal discusses cord-cutters and their impact on the big media companies. Related Links: Buy The Conservative Heart: How to Build a Fairer, Happier, and More Prosperous America on Amazon Infographic: How to talk so Americans will listen (http://www.aei.org/multimedia/infographic-how-to-talk-so-americans-will-listen/) Major candidates gather for Red State: Brooks on MSNBC’s ‘Up with Steve Kornacki’ (http://www.aei.org/press/major-candidates-gather-for-red-state-gathering-brooks-on-msnbcs-up-with-steve-kornacki/) 7 ways conservatives can open hearts and minds (http://www.aei.org/publication/7-ways-conservatives-can-open-hearts-and-minds/) Arthur Brooks at AEI (http://www.aei.org/scholar/arthur-c-brooks/) Follow Arthur Brooks on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Arthurbrooks) Follow Allysen Efferson on Twitter (https://twitter.com/adpefferson) Should You Be Able to Shoot Down a Drone Spying on Your Backyard? One Dad Was Arrested. (http://dailysignal.com/2015/08/11/should-you-be-able-to-shoot-down-a-drone-spying-on-your-backyard-one-dad-was-arrested/) John Seibler at The Daily Signal (http://dailysignal.com/author/john-seibler/) Follow John Seibler on Twitter (https://twitter.com/JSeibler) Cord-Cutting Weighs on Pay TV (http://www.wsj.com/articles/cord-cutters-weights-on-pay-tv-1438820384?tesla=y&cb=logged0.9842212591320276) Joe Flint at the Wall Street Journal (http://topics.wsj.com/person/A/biography/8090) Follow Joe Flint on Twitter (https://twitter.com/JBFlint) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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/CoffeeandMarkets081115.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 Josh Siegel to discuss prison reform in Alabama, then Ed Krayewski talks about the problems that lead to tragedies like Ferguson and Baltimore. Related Links: How Overcrowding Has Forced Alabama to Confront Its Prison Problem (http://dailysignal.com/2015/07/31/breaking-point-how-overcrowding-has-forced-alabama-to-confront-its-prison-problem/) Why Alabama Lets More Convicted Felons Serve Their Time in the Community (http://dailysignal.com/2015/08/04/why-alabama-lets-more-convicted-felons-serve-their-time-in-the-community/) Why 3 Men With All the Power Will Soon Parole More Prisoners in Alabama (http://dailysignal.com/2015/08/10/why-3-men-with-all-the-power-will-soon-parole-more-prisoners-in-alabama/) Josh Siegel at The Daily Signal (http://dailysignal.com/author/jsiegel/) Follow Josh Siegel on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SiegelScribe) St. Louis County Declares State of Emergency After Unrest in Ferguson on One Year Anniversary of Michael Brown Killing (http://reason.com/blog/2015/08/10/st-louis-county-declares-state-of-emerge) Police Union: No 'Just Cause' for Firing Ray Tensing, Ohio Campus Cop Who Shot and Killed Unarmed Man (http://reason.com/blog/2015/08/04/police-union-no-just-cause-for-firing-ra) Ed Krayewski at Reason (http://reason.com/people/ed-krayewski/all) Follow Ed Krayewski on Twitter (https://twitter.com/edkrayewski) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-56280433/stock-photo-shallow-depth-of-field-image-taken-of-yellow-law-enforcement-line-with-police-car-and-lights-in-the.html?src=QLR_7nN8-hHil7t3aoq53w-1-9)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets081015.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 Howard Schultz not running for president, Doug Domenech on the EPA's newest hit your bottom line, and Jonathan Last on last week's GOP debate. Related Links: Howard Schultz: America Deserves a Servant Leader (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/06/opinion/america-deserves-a-servant-leader.html?_r=0) Job Gains Support Fed Plan on Rates (http://www.wsj.com/articles/jobs-report-u-s-businesses-add-215-000-jobs-1438950803) Obama Wasn’t Kidding About Wanting To Spike Your Electricity Bill (http://thefederalist.com/2015/08/04/obama-wasnt-kidding-about-wanting-to-spike-your-electricity-bill/) Doug Domenech at The Federalist (http://thefederalist.com/author/doug-domenech/) Doug Domenech at Texas Public Policy Foundation (http://www.texaspolicy.com/experts/detail/doug-domenech) The Best, Classiest Debate Ever (http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/best-classiest-debate-ever_1006536.html) Erick Erickson: I Have Disinvited Donald Trump to the RedState Gathering (http://www.redstate.com/2015/08/07/i-have-disinvited-donald-trump-to-the-redstate-gathering/) Jonathan Last at The Weekly Standard (http://www.weeklystandard.com/author/jonathan-v.-last) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) 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.