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Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets070815.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, Allysen Efferson and Lawrence McQuillan, author of California Dreaming: Lessons on How to Resolve America's Public Pension Crisis. We'll talk about the $4.7 trillion dollars of unfunded pensions liabilities in this country, how California cities have been hit particularly hard by this issue, and lessons from the private sector that can help solve this problem. If you'd like to email us, you can do so at bjackson[at]coffeeandmarkets.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: Buy California Dreaming: Lessons on How to Resolve America's Public Pension Crisis on Amazon What Other Cities Can Learn from Detroit’s Bankruptcy (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/2013/07/23/what-other-cities-can-learn-from-detroits-bankruptcy/) Public Pensions and the Death of American Cities (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/2013/10/25/public-pensions-and-the-death-of-american-cities/) Lawrence McQuillan on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&field-author=Lawrence+J.+McQuillan&search-alias=books&text=Lawrence+J.+McQuillan&sort=relevancerank) 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-102034177/stock-photo-this-is-a-deserted-building-in-a-bad-part-of-town-it-shows-the-urban-wasteland-of-detroit.html?src=uyijEEmtv-KPbqYulyHBpw-1-75)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets070715.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 Matt Lewis to discuss Hillary Clinton's Bernie Sanders problem, Donald Trump's insurgent campaign, and if he has a chance to become the GOP nominee. Related Links: How Bernie Sanders threatens to derail Hillary’s coronation (http://nypost.com/2015/07/05/how-bernie-sanders-threatens-to-derail-hillarys-coronation/) The socialist surge (http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/bernie-sanders-socialist-surge-119785.html) Hillary Clinton’s Team Is Wary as Bernie Sanders Finds Footing in Iowa (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/07/us/politics/hillary-clintons-team-is-wary-as-bernie-sanders-finds-footing-in-iowa.html?_r=0) Hillary Clinton to do first national TV interview with CNN's Brianna Keilar (http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/06/politics/hillary-clinton-tv-interview-july/) Why Donald Trump Must Be Allowed To Debate (http://dailycaller.com/2015/07/07/why-donald-trump-must-be-allowed-to-debate/) Pre-order Too Dumb to Fail: How the GOP Won Elections by Sacrificing Its Ideas (And How It Can Reclaim Its Conservative Roots) on Amazon Matt Lewis at The Daily Caller (http://dailycaller.com/author/mlewis/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Matt on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mattklewis) 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 Fotografadam (http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-781327p1.html?cr=00&pl=edit-00) / Shutterstock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/editorial?cr=00&pl=edit-00)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets070615.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 Greece's no vote this weekend on austerity measures, the likelihood of a Greek exit from the Euro, and what this means for the Greek economy. Related Links: Why Greece Matters for Everyone (https://time.com/3946341/greece-global-economic-impact/) Global markets sink after Greece vote (http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2015/07/06/asia-markets-react-greece/29754945/) GREECE LATEST-Tsipras to present aid proposal on Tuesday (http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/06/eurozone-greece-latest-idUSL8N0ZM12R20150706) Goodbye Greece: No Vote Means Grexit Is Finally Inevitable (http://www.forbes.com/sites/chriswright/2015/07/05/goodbye-greece-no-vote-means-grexit-is-finally-inevitable/) Who is the man set to replace Yanis Varoufakis as Greece's new finance minister? (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/11566624/Euclid-Tsakalotos-Yanis-Varoufakis-Greece-new-finance-minister.html) 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.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets070315.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 disappointing June jobs report, Greece's big bailout vote, and Independence Day. Related Links: C&M: The History and Importance of Independence Day (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/2015/07/01/the-history-and-importance-of-independence-day/) Labor Market Runs in Place; More Jobs, Participation Lowest Since 1977 (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-07-02/payrolls-in-u-s-rose-in-june-with-little-change-in-wages) Europe’s future in Greece’s hands (http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21656662-whatever-its-outcome-greek-crisis-will-change-eu-ever-europes-future-greeces) 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.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets070215.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 David Inserra to discuss the threat of terror attacks heading into the July 4th holiday, the most recent plots that where foiled here in the U.S., and why the ISIS model of self-radicalization is so dangerous. Related Links: U.S. boosting security measures ahead of July 4th (http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/30/politics/fourth-of-july-terror-security/) Terrorist Plot No. 71: Rise in Terrorism Calls for Increased Vigilance (http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2015/06/terrorist-plot-no-71-rise-in-terrorism-calls-for-increased-vigilance) David Inserra at the Heritage Foundation (http://www.heritage.org/about/staff/i/david-inserra) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow David on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dr_inserra) 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 Ryan Rodrick Beiler (http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-302563p1.html?cr=00&pl=edit-00) / Shutterstock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/editorial?cr=00&pl=edit-00)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets070115.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 Pietrusza. We'll talk about the early celebrations of Independence Day, how the holiday has changed over the years, and why we shouldn't erase our nation's history. If you'd like to email us, you can do so at bjackson[at]coffeeandmarkets.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: Buy Calvin Coolidge on The Founders: Reflections on the American Revolution & the Founding Fathers on Amazon David Pietrusza (http://www.amazon.com/David-Pietrusza/e/B001HCYTWU/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Allysen on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/adpefferson) Follow David on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/DPietrusza) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets063015.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 Greek default on its IMF loans, the terrible unease of the Greek people and if Vladimir Putin could come to the rescue. Related Links: Greece to Default on $1.73 Billion IMF Payment (http://www.wsj.com/articles/european-union-prepares-for-potential-fallout-from-greek-bank-shutdown-1435573213?mod=trending_now_1) Greece Considering Overture to Creditors to Secure Last-Minute Bailout Deal (http://www.wsj.com/articles/some-greek-banks-to-open-for-pensioners-1435653433) What Happens If Greece Defaults on Its Payment to the IMF? (http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/06/30/what-happens-if-greece-defaults-on-its-payment-to-the-imf/) 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-243080446/stock-photo-parthenon-temple-on-the-acropolis-of-athens-greece.html?src=C3CIdqH43JVKyJjMJUrORw-1-21)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets062915.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 rise of modern autocrats, how they are different from their 20th century predecessors and if freedom can halt their advance. Related Links: Modern Autocrats Are on the March (http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB11670627175020993366304581065970533322728) The Forward March of Democracy Halted? (http://henryjacksonsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/The-Forward-March-of-Democracy-Halted.pdf) 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.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets062615.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 Chad Flores to discuss the Supreme Court's monumental decision today on same sex marriage, why Scalia's scathing dissent will be studied for years to come, and what today's ruling means for religious organizations who do not support gay marriage. Related Links: SCOTUS opinion: OBERGEFELL v. HODGES (http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/14-556_3204.pdf) Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage nationwide (http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/26/politics/supreme-court-same-sex-marriage-ruling/index.html) Why Four Justices Were Against the Supreme Court's Huge Gay Marriage Decision (http://www.nationaljournal.com/domesticpolicy/marriage-same-sex-gay-supreme-court-dissent-20150626) Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourteenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Chad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/chadf) 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/CoffeeandMarkets062515.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 Chad Flores to discuss today's monumental ObamaCare ruling from SCOTUS, Scalia's stinging dissent and why this illustrates the only way to bring down ObamaCare is through Congress and a Republican president. Related Links: SCOTUS Decisison in King v. Burwell (http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/14-114_qol1.pdf) Supreme Court upholds Obamacare subsidies (http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/25/politics/supreme-court-ruling-obamacare/index.html) The Roberts Court: Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss (http://www.redstate.com/2015/06/25/roberts-court-meet-new-boss-old-boss/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Chad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/chadf) 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/CoffeeandMarkets062415.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 OPM hack, information the Chinese might have stolen and what the administration's response has been. If you'd like to email us, you can do so at bjackson[at]coffeeandmarkets.com. We hope you enjoy the show. Related Links: First on CNN: U.S. data hack may be 4 times larger than the government originally said (http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/22/politics/opm-hack-18-milliion/) Why would China hack the U.S. government? (http://money.cnn.com/2015/06/05/technology/why-china-hacks-us/) Can Washington keep your data secure? (http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/05/politics/us-government-hacked-data-security/) 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-240941041/stock-photo-online-crime-scene-with-a-finger-print-left-on-backlit-keyboard-with-chinese-flag-on-it.html?src=oR1YNa9O0hORZlt_Gz8amg-2-38)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets062315.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 Mollie Hemingway to discuss the terrible church shooting in Charleston, the media's immediate response to tear down Confederate symbols and the amazing faith and forgiveness of the victims' families. Related Links: Congratulations! You Oppose The Confederate Flag. Now What? (http://thefederalist.com/2015/06/23/congratulations-you-oppose-the-confederate-flag-now-what/) Rand Paul: Confederate Flag “Inescapably A Symbol Of Human Bondage And Slavery” (http://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewkaczynski/rand-paul-confederate-flag-inexcusably-a-symbol-of-human-bon#.tmpmx8nlK) Hillary Clinton Not Talking About ’92 Clinton-Gore Confederate Campaign Button (http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/06/22/hillary-clinton-not-talking-about-92-clinton-gore-confederate-campaign-button/) The Great Divide: Why Liberals and Conservatives Will Never, Ever Agree on Amazon Mollie Hemingway at The Federalist (http://thefederalist.com/author/mzhemingway/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Mollie on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mzhemingway) 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-256931236/stock-photo-closeup-of-confederate-flag-on-boards.html?src=7q1sZaJsLtExKugeYeyfYA-1-5)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets062215.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 D-day for Greece, what their exit from the Euro Zone would mean for the EU, and how Russia's involvement could complicate the situation. Related Links: Eurogroup meeting ends: 'Agreement later this week' (http://www.cnbc.com/id/102776527) Russia and Greece consider collaborating to circumvent Western sanctions (http://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-greece-russia-europe-20150621-story.html) As possible Greek default looms, Alexis Tsipras courts Moscow (http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2015/0621/As-possible-Greek-default-looms-Alexis-Tsipras-courts-Moscow-video) 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-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/CoffeeandMarkets061915.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 Greek debt negotiations, if a default would trigger a larger financial crisis, and the genius of Silicon Valley. Related Links: Is there any way Greece can avoid default? (http://www.bbc.com/news/business-33196994) Euro zone calls crisis summit on Greece as money flees (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/merkel-says-deal-with-greece-still-possible-if-athens-musters-will/article25013073/) As G-7 Begins, Greek Bailout Tops Agenda — And Isolation Fears Grip Greece (http://www.npr.org/2015/06/07/412633550/as-g7-begins-greek-bailout-tops-agenda-and-isolation-fears-grip-greece) 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.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets061815.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 David Pietrusza to discuss today's 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, some of the forgotten players, and how Napoleon, one of the greatest generals of all time, was defeated at his most important battle. Related Links: Buy Great Battles in History - The Battle of Waterloo on Amazon Waterloo: 200 Years Later (http://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2015/06/17/world-changed-forever-200-years-ago-at-battle-of-waterloo) 7 Reasons Why The Battle of Waterloo is Still Important (http://time.com/3924075/battle-of-waterloo-importance/) More Books by David Pietrusza at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/David-Pietrusza/e/B001HCYTWU/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1434642954&sr=8-1) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow David on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dpietrusza) 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 WikiMedia (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Battle_of_Waterloo_1815.PNG)