E.W. Jackson explains why he decided to run for U.S. Senate in Virginia. He says the country is in deep trouble and gives his ideas for getting us out of it. What sets him apart from the other candidates and why are they not suited for office? We discuss it all with E.W. Jackson.
Allen’s Comeback Blueprint
Five years ago, Virginia Sen. George Allen was defeated in his bid for re-election. Now he is looking to win back that seat and has just released a blueprint for what he says is needed for America to make a major economic comeback. So what is the centerpiece of his plan to boost American competitiveness? Why does he call our current energy policy “economic unilateral disarmament”? And how would he even begin chipping away at the size and reach of the federal government? We ask former Sen. Allen and get his response to suggestions from his GOP rivals that his previous term is proof he is not the right man for the job.
Economic Suicide
A Congressional deadline to address the debt ceiling is looming at the beginning of August. Why is the smart thing to do nothing until Congress and the states pass a new Constitutional amendment establishing restrictions on spending? Why is the administration’s claim that we will soon default on our debt an “outright, absolute lie”? We ask George Mason University Economics Professor Thomas Rustici. Rustici explains why raising the debt ceiling only makes things far worse. And while he says Paul Ryan’s budget plan is not a perfect plan, he calls those who distort and demagogue the plan “morally obscene”. Listen here for expert insight on the urgency of our debt crisis and for Dr. Rustici’s analysis of whether the American people are ready to do what is necessary to solve our economic mess.
Capitol Steps Commencement
As this year’s graduates head out into an uncertain world, the Capitol Steps are here with some unconventional wisdom in their commencement address. Our guest is Steps star Elaina Newport.
Three Martini Lunch 6/17/11
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review are encouraged by a new Gallup poll showing President Obama losing to a generic Republican. We cringe as Mitt Romney tells jobless people in Florida that he’s unemployed too. And we we chronicle the final twisted chapter of the Anthony Weiner saga.
Killing People is Hostile
Ten members of the House of Representatives have filed suit against President Obama over what they see as his failure to abide by the War Powers Act and seek Congressional authorization to ongoing military action in Libya. We talk about it with the lead Republican in the effort, North Carolina’s Walter Jones. Why was the suit brought now? What does Rep. Jones have to say about the Obama administration saying this action does not fall under the War Powers Act? What does he expect to come of Speaker Boehner’s ultimatum to the White House? We discuss it all with Rep. Jones.
Religious Freedom vs. Jihad
On Wednesday, the House Homeland Security Committee held its second round of hearings into the threat posed to national security and the Muslim community by radical Islam. This set of hearings focused primarily on how Islamic radicals are being groomed within America’s own prison system. So how big is this problem in our prisons? Who is doing the radicalizing and how do they do it? What can be done to stop them without suppressing first amendment rights to religious expression? And despite all the protests, how helpful have the committee hearings into radical Islam been for members of Congress? We ask California Rep. Dan Lungren, one of the most senior members of the Homeland Security Committee.
Seven Musketeers
John Gizzi of Human Events unwinds Rep. Anthony Weiner’s decision to step down and says there might be a chance for a Republican candidate in the special election that will replace Weiner. Gizzi also gives his thoughts on the recent Republican presidential debate in New Hampshire and the law suit brought against the Obama administration dealing with the War Powers Act.
Three Martini Lunch 06/16/11
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review joke about the predictability of Congressman Anthony Weiner resigning from office, challenge Obama’s definition of war, and discuss John Edwards’ conflicting court cases.
Less Spending, Not More Taxes
In just six weeks, the U.S. will pass the August 2 deadline to raise or not raise the debt ceiling. How are negotiations going in the Senate? Will there be a deal? Are Republicans open to some tax hikes if they will trigger Democratic concessions on spending? And what is the GOP line in the sand that it will not cross for the sake of keep the nation solvent? We ask Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso.