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The 2016 Congressional Pig Book
06 May 2016
Thomas A. Schatz, President of Citizens Against Government Waste ("CAGW"), discusses the unwelcome comeback of earmarks, legislation to make the earmark moratorium permanent, and CAGW's 2016 Congressional Pig Book.
The Pre-K Debate
06 May 2016
Katharine B. Stevens, Research Fellow in Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses a new report she co-authored on whether pre-K works to help children - especially low-income children - succeed in school and life.
Reformer Challenges Excessive Attorneys' Fees in Class Action Settlements
06 May 2016
Lawrence Schonbrun, nationally acclaimed class action legal reformer, discusses California's landmark Laffitte case regarding excessive attorneys' fees in class action settlements, whether a class guardian should be appointed to represent the class's interest, and how much money courts should authorize attorneys to be paid in such cases.
The Electoral College vs Popular Vote
29 April 2016
Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation's Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, discusses an effort underway by some state legislatures to essentially eliminate the Electoral College, which states have already joined the national popular vote plan, and what's wrong with it.
Climate Hustle
29 April 2016
Bonner R. Cohen, Ph.D., Senior Policy Analyst at the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, discusses the movie "Climate Hustle," scheduled for release on May 2nd, and how it reveals the history of climate scares, explores the question of whether there is a genuine scientific consensus on the issue and examines the science on both sides of the debate.
Political Parties' Delegate Systems Explained
29 April 2016
W. James Antle, III, Politics Editor at the Washington Examiner, discusses the Pennsylvania primary and the 54 delegates who could pick the GOP nominee, and how the delegate systems differ between the parties.
ISIS's Acts of Genocide
22 April 2016
James Phillips, Senior Research Fellow for Middle Eastern Affairs at The Heritage Foundation, discusses what it means for Congress to designate ISIS acts as "genocide," whether the terrorist group is developing a dirty bomb and the state of America's homeland security.
Technology and Homelessness
22 April 2016
Kevin C. Corinth, Research Fellow in Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses homelessness in America and his cutting-edge approach to fight it.
State Attorneys General Launch Campaign of Harassment and Intimidation to Muzzle Free Speech
14 April 2016
Sam Kazman, General Counsel for the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), discusses the McCarthy-style tactics being used by state attorneys general to criminalize the speech of  climate change critics, CEI's response to its subpoena issued by the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and why this campaign constitutes an attack on the First Amendment.
Can Companies Afford to do Business in America?
14 April 2016
Michi Iljazi, Communications and Policy Manager for the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA), discusses so-called corporate inversions, what they are and why the outdated U.S. tax code must be reformed to cure the underlining problem, as well as TPA's latest Tax Day video.
The Fiscal Irresponsibility of Politicians in Puerto Rico
14 April 2016
Timothy Lee, CFIF's Senior Vice President for Legal and Public Affairs, discusses why CFIF opposes "Super Chapter 9" bailout legislation for Puerto Rico (and why you should too), the dangerous precedent it would set, and why the bailout will be on the backs of American savers and seniors.
Advice and Consent on Pres. Obama's Nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court
08 April 2016
Carrie Severino, Chief Counsel & Policy Director at the Judicial Crisis Network (JCN) and Former Supreme Court Law Clerk, discusses the absence of a constitutional requirement for the Senate to act on President Obama's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Merrick Garland's record on key issues.
Intelligence Analyst Discusses Brussels, the Middle East and America's Declining Power
08 April 2016
Avi Melamed, Intelligence Analyst and Middle East Expert, discusses his forthcoming book, "Inside the Middle East: Making Sense of the Most Dangerous and Complicated Region on Earth," why American foreign policy is failing and what went wrong in Brussels that led to the horrific terrorist attack.
Are Terrorism Attacks a New Normal?
01 April 2016
Tzvi Kahn, Senior Policy Analyst at the Foreign Policy Initiative, discusses the terror attacks in Belgium and what we must learn from them, why Westerners cannot become complacent, and the growing danger of ignoring Iran and Russia's pursuit of illegal arms sales.
White House Press Correspondent Shares Eyewitnesses News from Cuba
01 April 2016
Mike Bates, Talk Show Host at 1330 AM WEBY and Member of White House Press Corps, discusses economic and political issues surrounding President Obama's trip to Cuba, the reactions of Cubans to the president's visit, and why he thinks the embargo should be lifted.
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