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Unnecessary Regulations Thwarting Hurricane Relief Efforts
18 October 2024
Ryan Young, Senior Economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discusses how Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton relief efforts are being hindered by regulations, including those relating to delivery of necessary emergency supplies, occupational licensing laws limiting access to home builders and healthcare workers, and how lessons learned during the COVID pandemic remind us of why unnecessary and counterproductive regulations should be eliminated.
The Election Process, Politics and the Supreme Court
24 September 2024
Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow in the Heritage Foundation's Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, discussed the election process and state election reforms, President Biden's attempt to control the Supreme Court, and controversial cases coming before the Court in the October 2024 term.
Constitution Day and the National Debt
20 September 2024
Quin Hillyer, Deputy Commentary Editor for the Washington Examiner, discusses the genius of the U.S. Constitution, the need to improve civics and government teachings in our schools, and the importance of addressing the national debt in this year's presidential campaign.
Presidential Debate: Game Changer or Channel Changer?
13 September 2024
In an interview with CFIF, William Conti, an attorney in Washington, D.C., discusses the first debate between former President Trump and Vice President Harris, the impact of endorsements, the status of the fight for the Senate in 2024, and the Republican bench looking forward to 2028.
The Negative Consequences of Drug Price Controls for Patients
02 September 2024
Sally Pipes, Founder and President of Pacific Research Institute, discusses the impact of drug price controls under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), what it means for research and development of life-saving medicines, and how the IRA's drug pricing provisions will reduce access to new cures and treatments and result in longer wait times for existing medicines.
American Foreign Policy in the Context of the 2024 Election
01 September 2024
Ambassador Francis Rooney, former U.S. Congressman (R-FL) and former Ambassador to the Holy See, discusses steps the next U.S. president should take to protect our nation and promote America's interests across the globe, the biggest threats to American foreign policy, and a comparison of the foreign policy records of the Biden-Harris Administration and the Trump Administration.
Federal Court Halts Biden-Harris FCC Net Neutrality Order
16 August 2024
Timothy Lee, CFIF's Senior Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs, discusses the recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to put a hold on the FCC's Title II Net Neutrality rules, and how history has proven that the consequences of Title II Net Neutrality are disastrous and immediate.
Do VP Choices Matter?
08 August 2024
Phil Kerpen, President of American Commitment, discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate, and what the political landscape may look like following the election as it relates to federal regulatory powers.
Secret Service Vulnerabilities and the Future of U.S. Politics
02 August 2024
Virginia Allen, Senior News Producer and Podcast Host at The Daily Signal, discusses the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, vulnerabilities exposed by the assassination attempt of former President Trump, and what the future of American politics may look like.
Unprecedented Times: Picking a Presidential Candidate Post Primaries
24 July 2024
Jarrett Stepman, Columnist with the Daily Signal, discusses President Biden's replacement as the Democrats' presidential candidate, how the process will work at the convention, and the factors that came into play for President Biden to withdraw from the race.
SCOTUS October 2023 Term In Review
12 July 2024
Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, discusses some of the seminal cases decided late in the U.S. Supreme Court's term, including the decision that rollbacks the Chevron doctrine and constitutes a massive blow to the power of federal agencies, and how the Court drew the line regarding presidential immunity in another decision.
Competing Narratives: Should President Biden Step Aside?
12 July 2024
William J. Conti, an attorney from Washington, DC, discusses what would happen if President Biden stepped aside in the 2024 election, whether there is enough time for a new candidate to make a solid run, how the issue of President Biden's health has fractured the Democratic Party, and whether the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution should come into play.
Government Should Not Be Picking Winners and Losers in Healthcare
28 June 2024
Lauren Stewart, Senior Federal Legislative Liaison at Americans for Prosperity and Concerned Veterans for America, discusses how President Biden is attempting to rewrite his record on healthcare, how his policies have resulted in limited access and increased costs for Americans, and how a personal option healthcare plan can provide more choices and more solutions.
Government Price Controls for Prescription Drugs Are Bad Medicine for Americans
28 June 2024
Sally Pipes, President and CEO of Pacific Research Institute, discusses how President Biden's price controls will result in prescription drug shortages and discourage innovation, how government mandates and regulations raise insurance costs, and the grim prognosis on Medicare and Medicaid's viability.
The Truth About President Biden's Economy
14 June 2024
Timothy Lee, CFIF’s Senior Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs, discusses the current state of the U.S. economy and recent survey data on how Americans are doing financially under the Biden administration, and brings truth to some false statements being peddled by the media on issues related to the economy.
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