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The Charlie Kirk Show

Charlie Kirk

April 26, 2024

Biden's Biggest Tax Hike In U.S. History

Joe Biden's election plan includes an unlikely policy pitch The largest tax hike in American history Heritage Foundation economist E J Antoni lays out Biden's toxic economic plan which for the first time in history would include a new tax on unrealized gains in other words paying taxes on money a person hasn't even made yet Plus Kane reacts to the latest polling on the race and the impact of third-party candidates on Trump's electability Become members at members charliekirk com Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Dana Loesch Show

Dana Loesch

April 04, 2024

Thursday April 4 - Full Show

The border crisis is hurting Biden's numbers with suburban women The DOJ demands prison time for the person who stole Ashley Biden's diary containing stories about her showering with her dad Chef Jose Andres spews Hamas propaganda after his staff was attacked by Israel Economist Carol Roth joins us to break down Fed rates an impending stock market crash and more Biden caves and calls for a ceasefire Please visit our great sponsors American Financinghttps americanfinancing netGet started today online or call - - Black Rifle Coffeehttps blackriflecoffee com danaUse code DANA to save on your next order Goldcohttps danalikesgold [... more]

Brian Kilmeade Show

Brian Kilmeade

February 28, 2024

Abigail Shrier: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up

Independent journalist and author of Bad Therapy Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up Received the Barbara Olson Award for Excellence And Independence in Journalism in Her bestselling book Irreversible Damage The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters was named a Best Book by The Economist and The Times Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

February 15, 2024

AI: Boon or Bane?

Will artificial intelligence be a great blessing for humanity or spell doom for mankind You can find arguments for both sides of that debate But one thing rsquo s for sure it rsquo s coming a lot faster than we all expected On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome economist Jerry Bowyer to share his views on this topic and answer the question mdash Is AI a boon or a bane Then Rob will answer your questions on different financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 15, 2024

AI: Boon or Bane?

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 15, 2024

Learning from Mistakes

To help avoid future financial mistakes such as those in and that brought down the world rsquo s economy The Library of Mistakes was founded in Edinburgh Scotland It features a collection of more than two thousand books that can help educate the next generation of economists And it serves as a perfect example of how according to the library rsquo s curators ldquo smart people keep doing stupid things rdquo The curators believe that the only way to build a strong economy is to learn from prior mistakes Paul reminded the Corinthians that one way to avoid yielding to [... more]

Brian Kilmeade Show

Brian Kilmeade

December 24, 2023

Dr. Nicole Saphier: Tips to Avoid a Blue Christmas

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MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

December 17, 2023

Economics of the Nativity

In the Christmas Story found in Luke Chapter the angels announce the coming of the Savior to a group of shepherds Now it may sound simple enough but there rsquo s more to the story that many of us may not have considered nbsp On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome economist Jerry Bowyer to give us a whole new look at the Christmas Story Then Rob will answer some calls and financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 17, 2023

Economics of the Nativity

Dana Loesch Show

Dana Loesch

December 15, 2023

Friday December 15 - Full Show

Satanic Temple reports vandalism of its display in Iowa Capitol Gavin Newsom defends San Francisco against conservative 'doom loop' 'Civil War' chilling trailer depicts a scary vision of America's future Stephen Moore FreedomWorks' Senior Economist discusses the Magnificent Seven stocks Amazon Apple Google Meta Microsoft Nvidia and Tesla Biden administration to impose inflation penalties on dozens of drugs John Launius CEO Shihan She-Hahn Wellness amp President of CORE Advertising Group He holds the rank of a Koumoto a Japanese master of the incense ceremony and offers The Incense Journey to audiences around the world Please visit our great sponsors Black [... more]

The Charlie Kirk Show

Charlie Kirk

November 20, 2023

If MAGA Can Win in Argentina, MAGA Can Win Here

For the first time in about years good things are happening in Argentina After charismatic free market economist Javier Milei won Sunday's presidential election Charlie explores the hope this should give all of us because if a MAGA-style agenda can win in formerly far-left Argentina MAGA can win here Will Argentina be 's Brexit Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Brian Kilmeade Show

Brian Kilmeade

October 05, 2023

Thomas Sowell: Social Justice Fallacies

In this must-hear unedited interview legendary author economist and conservative commentator Thomas Sowell joins Brian to discuss his new book Social Justice Fallacies Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices [... more]

The Charlie Kirk Show

Charlie Kirk

September 28, 2023

Battle Lines in Ukraine and the Senate with Sen. Rand Paul and Kash Patel

The biggest sticking point of the funding showdown isn't Jack Smith or the border instead it's Washington's fanatical desire to funnel as much money as possible into the Ukraine maw Sen Rand Paul is one of the few people looking to stop it and joins Charlie to discuss his battle Plus Kash Patel talks about the New York court ruling looking to dissolve Donald Trump's businesses and the release of his new book Government GangstersSupport the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The Charlie Kirk Show

Charlie Kirk

August 23, 2023

The War on American Energy with Fred Ziedman and Dr. E.J. Antoni

Energy is life and the war against carbon is at its heart a war against human life Fred Zeidman of the Council for a Secure America lays out the series of calculated actions by the Biden administration that have devastated the American energy sector and by extension America itself Plus economist E J Antoni if the Heritage Foundation explains the vulnerability of the U S dollar in the face of the BRICS offensive and the signs that America will spend in the depths of a recession Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

August 09, 2023

Principled Reasoning

Christians know that the world hasn rsquo t been right since the Fall And that certainly is evident when we look at the economy So if the economy isn rsquo t supposed to be this way what exactly is the ideal On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk to economist Jerry Bowyer about God rsquo s ideal economy Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

August 09, 2023

The Backlash Against ESG

In recent years a tiny but very vocal minority has sought to bully financial institutions into adopting their views on culture and politics Their agenda is based on environmental social and governance criteria mdash or ldquo ESG rdquo for short On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk with economist Jerry Bowyer about the rising backlash against ESG Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

July 12, 2023

Why It Goes Wrong

God certainly intended for the world and economic activity to be quite different from what we see today So have you ever wondered why things have gone so wrong On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk further with economist Jerry Bowyer about the Christian Economic Worldview Then Rob will answer some calls and questions See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

June 14, 2023

What Went Wrong?

The book of Proverbs reminds us that we should always seek God rsquo s counsel in our affairs That rsquo s true not only for individuals but for nations as well On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with economist Jerry Bowyer about what happens when a nation ignores God rsquo s plan Then Rob will take your calls and answer the financial question on your mind nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Dana Loesch Show

Dana Loesch

May 05, 2023

Friday May 5 - Full Show

The discussions on the debt ceiling remain at a stalemate Al Sharpton calls self-defense vigilantism Amid the White House appointing Kamala Harris as the AI Czar Dana opens up ChatGPT to get artificial intelligence to write a speech in the style of Kamala Harris Lego announces a gender neutral collection Dana shares more cases of convicted felons being violent on the streets The border prepares for more migrants than expected as Title is days from expiring Economist Grover Norquist joins us to discuss the debt ceiling new taxes and more Please visit our great sponsors Patriothttps patriots comUse code DANA [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

April 15, 2023

10 Principles Of Investing Success

Hans and Robby are back again this week with a brand new episode This week Hans and Robby go over the principles of investing success Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

April 12, 2023

The Ideal Economy

The creation account in Genesis lays the foundation for everything that comes after it in the Bible But you probably didn't realize it also forms the basis for the ideal economy On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with economist Jerry Bowyer about what God intended to be the ideal economy Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Dana Loesch Show

Dana Loesch

March 14, 2023

Tuesday March 14 - Full Show

Sergio Sanchez sits in for Dana Pelosi speaks at a climate forum Trump takes more shots at Ron DeSantis Dr Tony Zavaletta joins us to discuss drug runners at the border Biden approves drilling permits for oil in Alaska Silicon Valley Bank put an advertisement out praising Black and Latinx leaders Oil Economist Tim Snyder joins us to explain Biden's proposal for drilling in Alaska Inflation rose in the month of February More retirees are coming out of retirement The Watchdog on Wall Street host Chris Markowski joins us to explain the fall of SVB what went wrong and if [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

August 18, 2022

Debt Crisis Looming?

The national debt has now soared to more than -trillion dollars But what does that mean for the future of the average American On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will welcome economist Jerry Bowyer to see if he thinks there's a debt crisis looming on the horizon Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The Christian Worldview

David Wheaton

August 06, 2022

Why Are Gas Prices So High? Hint: It’s a Worldview Issue

GUEST CAL BEISNER President The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of CreationJust as the root of redefining marriage and gender is rebellion against God's Word so the same motivation drives the left-wing climate change movement God commanded Adam and Eve in the first chapter of Scripture Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth Genesis This is the dominion mandate where man as the pinnacle of God's creation is called to populate [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 06, 2022

Hurry Up and Wait

ldquo What will we do with all our spare time rdquo That thought was at the heart of an essay published in by the economist John Maynard Keynes In it Keynes proposed that within a hundred years technological and economic advances would bring humans to a point where we work only three hours a day and fifteen hours a week It rsquo s been more than ninety years since Keynes published his famous essay But technology instead of creating more leisure has made us busier than ever Our days are full and while everyday tasks like travel and meal preparation [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

June 30, 2022

REShow: Paul Walter Hauser - Hour 3

Rich reacts to reports that USC and UCLA are close to leaving the Pac- for the Big Ten and says this could be the first steps toward the creation of a College Football Superleague that breaks away from the NCAA Actor Paul Walter Hauser joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Apple TV series 'Black Bird ' Netflix's 'Cobra Kai ' doing a comedy spoof with Aaron Rodgers heckling James Van Der Beek from the stands at a celebrity flag football game his upcoming hip-hop album and much more Rich reacts to the breaking news that Kevin Durant has asked [... more]

The Todd Starnes Show

Todd Starnes

May 10, 2022

"Is This Their Issue?"

Democrats have been struggling to find a consistent message leading into the midterm elections They now think abortion will be the issue they ride to victory in November but voters aren't as interested as the Dems think Guest host Jeff Stein discusses the issues of the day with guests Cheryl Chumley Washington Times economist Steve Moore Georgia governor candidate David Perdue and Mark Meckler See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Understanding The Times

Jan Markell

January 28, 2022

Foreshadows of the Black Horse

Jan Markell talks to economist Dan Celia for the hour The Bible suggests that the black horse of the four horsemen represents coming economic turmoil mainly in the Tribulation We are in a run-up to that now The money issues of that time are casting a shadow on the Church Age The new Covid economy doesn't help The Antichrist will wipe out all debt and offer solutions to a desperate world [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

January 12, 2022

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

We've all heard the story of the boy who cried wolf After the second or third time with no wolf to be seen people stopped believing him On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk with economist Jerry Bowyer about the financial alarmists who are crying wolf about our economy being on the brink of collapse Then Rob will answer your financial questions from a biblical perspective See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

October 13, 2021

National Debt Crisis

With our national debt soaring to nearly trillion it's easy to understand the concern that exists about a looming debt crisis On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes economist Jerry Bowyer to discuss what this high level of debt means for the economy and your future Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

September 13, 2021

Money Presses and Inflation

As inflation creeps up people are understandably concerned about how it will affect their budgets and investments And many are asking what economic effects will result from the Fed increasing the nation's money supply On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will talk with our favorite economist Jerry Bowyer about these issues Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

July 14, 2021

More Obnoxious Corporate Policies

What does managing a major corporation have to do with supporting anti-religious liberty legislation That rsquo s a question many company CEOs don rsquo t want to answer On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes economist Jerry Bowyer to explain how many corporations are involved in obnoxious policies these days and how he rsquo s trying to get them to answer for it Then Rob will address the financial questions you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances mdash weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

April 30, 2021

The National Debt

Many would argue that the pandemic and its economic effects have made the rise in our nation rsquo s debt necessary But our founding fathers never could have imagined the -trillion-dollar budget deficit that the federal government has now accumulated On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk with economist Jerry Bowyer about this critical topic and how it may affect your finances Then Rob will take your questions on the financial topics you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

April 23, 2021

The Dollar: A Window into the Nation

Have you ever taken a close look at the one-dollar bill More specifically at the back of that bill It holds clues about the founding of the United States that still have meaning today On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will discuss the dollar bill rsquo s imagery and symbolism with economist Jerry Bowyer who rsquo ll share some fascinating insights Then Rob will take your questions on the financial topics you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s on MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

March 19, 2021

David vs. Goliath in the Boardroom

Most of us are familiar with the biblical account of David killing Goliath with a slingshot and just one stone But you may not realize there is a similar battle now underway as Christian investors take on corporate giants who defy God with unrighteous practices On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore talk with economist Jerry Bowyer about three examples and how you can join the fight Then Rob and Steve will answer your financial questions from a biblical perspective David vs Goliath in the boardroom on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 23, 2021

Never Alone

ldquo It can be an affliction more harrowing than homelessness hunger or disease rdquo wrote Maggie Fergusson in The Economist rsquo s magazine Her subject Loneliness Fergusson chronicled the increasing rates of loneliness irrespective of one rsquo s social or economic status using heart-wrenching examples of what it feels like to be lonely The hurt of feeling alone is not new to our day Indeed the pain of isolation echoes off the pages of the ancient book of Ecclesiastes Often attributed to King Solomon the book captures the sorrow of those who seem to lack any meaningful relationships ndash The [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

December 23, 2020

The Economics of Herod

Herod the Great played the role of villain in the story of Jesus rsquo birth years ago But what do we really know about him and the economics that shaped his treacherous reign On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore sit down with economist Jerry Bowyer for a fresh look at the Christmas Story The economics of Herod the Great on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

October 15, 2020

Jesus and Economics, Part 2

When Jesus taught during his earthly ministry do you know why He chose certain examples and parables To better understand the context of Jesus rsquo teachings it helps to know the economic circumstances in which He spoke On the next nbsp MoneyWise nbsp Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore welcome back economist Jerry Bowyer to explain further It's part of Jesus and economics on the next nbsp MoneyWise nbsp Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

October 14, 2020

Jesus and Economics, Part 1

During His earthly ministry Jesus talked about love repentance and salvation But you may be surprised to learn that He also talked about economics On the next nbsp MoneyWise nbsp Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore welcome economist Jerry Bowyer to help us gain a fuller understanding of this facet of Christian doctrine It rsquo s Jesus and economics on the next nbsp MoneyWise nbsp Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

September 14, 2020

A COVID Economic Update

Economists agree that the U S economy has taken a big hit in recent months But how bad is it and what sectors are affected most And as the pandemic plays out what are the prospects for recovery On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore chat with economist Jerry Bowyer to find out how the ldquo big picture rdquo affects you It rsquo s a COVID economic update on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

August 24, 2020

Transforming Corporate America

Christian investors have a unique opportunity to witness for Christ and engage a culture sorely in need of the Gospel But what can they do to become real agents of change On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore welcome economist Jerry Bowyer for a look at how Christian investors can affect culture Transforming corporate America on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

July 31, 2020

Rethinking College

Student debt has become an enormous burden for American families surpassing both credit card and automobile debt Many experts believe student loan debt will be the next financial bubble to burst so is there any way around it On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore welcome our resident economist Jerry Bowyer to share some alternatives regarding college and career choices Rethinking college on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

July 13, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 895: Audit highlights ‘cracks, potholes, detours’ in N.C. transportation budget

North Carolina's state transportation budget is full of cracks potholes and detours That's the conclusion of the John Locke Foundation's top budget analyst Senior Fellow Joseph Coletti He dissects key problems with the state Transportation Department's budgeting practices Gov Roy Cooper recently issued a statewide order for North Carolinians to wear face masks in public Even if Cooper has the power to issue that order it presents practical enforcement concerns Jeanette Doran president of the N C Institute for Constitutional Law discusses both the order's questionable enforcement mechanism and legal questions surrounding Cooper's order State lawmakers continue to show interest [... more]

CBS Sunday Morning

Jane Pauley

June 28, 2020

CBS Sunday Morning,

On this week's CBS Sunday Morning a conversation with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo about confronting the coronavirus pandemic and his political future On the eve of Apple's first virtual Worldwide Developers Conference CEO Tim Cook talks about the democratization of tools for social progress Meanwhile economists estimate more than small businesses have already shut permanently since the COVID- outbreak began while others are fighting to survive amid staggering losses See Privacy Policy at https art com privacy and California Privacy Notice at https art com privacy do-not-sell-my-info [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

June 22, 2020

Carolina Journal Radio No. 892: Reopened schools will continue to face COVID-19 challenges

North Carolina's public schools are expected to reopen for the fall but they'll face some changes linked to continuing concerns about COVID- Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and resident scholar analyzes state guidelines for public school operations in the - academic year The pandemic already has created a nearly billion hole in North Carolina's budget Forecasters are not certain whether that hole will grow larger in the months ahead You'll hear recent projections from chief legislative economist Barry Boardman along with reaction from top N C House and Senate budget writers Count Senate leader Phil Berger [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

June 10, 2020

First Quarter GDP Numbers with Jerry Bowyer

As Corona Virus restrictions ease and businesses slowly reopen we rsquo re left with questions Just how bad is the economy and how deep will the recession be There rsquo s no question the shutdown has severely damaged the U S economy But how much damage was done On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore explore that question with economist Jerry Bowyer Get an update on the economy on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

May 12, 2020

Coronavirus and Economic Realities

The coronavirus pandemic has shown how close to the edge many Americans were living Suddenly their most basic necessities- food shelter and medical care- were at risk alongside job losses and furloughs On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore sit down with economist Jerry Bowyer who shares his perspective on the market and economic trends Economic realities on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

August 26, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 849: Reform needed for broken N.C. school financing model

North Carolina's system for funding public schools is broken A more student-centered approach to funding could fix the problem Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and resident scholar discusses recommendations from a new report that recommends a major overhaul of N C public education financing When most of think about markets we think of goods and services Salim Furth senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University focuses his attention on the market for neighborhoods Furth discusses the implications of applying economic principles to the places where we live The N C Constitution bans [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

April 01, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 828: East Carolina chancellor announces resignation plan

After months of controversy involving his job status East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Staton has announced his resignation He'll collect a severance package of nearly Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes Staton's decision and the implications for the University of North Carolina System's Board of Governors The U S Supreme Court ruled last year that unions representing state government workers couldn't force nonmembers to pay union dues The winning plaintiff in that case Mark Janus continues his fight against forced unionization Now a senior fellow with the Liberty Justice Center Janus recently visited North Carolina to discuss his case and [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

February 25, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 823: Advocates mislead public about ‘Medicare for all’

Many congressional Democrats including potential presidential contenders have endorsed the idea of providing Medicare for All Roy Cordato John Locke Foundation senior economist examines the proposal He explains why an expansion of the existing federal health insurance program for older Americans would not lead to the results Medicare for All proponents are proposing The Democratic takeover of the U S House of Representatives means a much different political world for conservatives and for the Trump administration David French National Review senior editor explores the potential impact of recent political changes on conservative policy priorities State government collects plenty of data [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

January 28, 2019

Carolina Journal Radio No. 819: The case for capping N.C. capital gains tax

North Carolina could make a major improvement to its tax system by ending taxation of capital gains But the state doesn't have to scrap its capital gains tax completely to move in the right direction Roy Cordato John Locke Foundation senior economist recommends capping the capital gains tax at its current rate With that step the rate would never climb again even if future legislatures decide to raise taxes in other types of income The University of North Carolina System could do a better job recruiting military veterans as students The system's Board of Governors heard that message recently from [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

December 31, 2018

Carolina Journal Radio No. 815: Year-end special revisits intriguing 2018 topics

As we look forward to a new year Carolina Journal Radio reviews some of the most interesting topics from Vermont Sen Bernie Sanders and U S Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York describe themselves as socialists But neither one fits the classic definition of socialist Roy Cordato John Locke Foundation senior economist distinguishes the two politicians from traditional socialists and explains why their policy goals would not lead to institutionalized socialism More and more elected leaders treat politics as a type of performance That approach has helped transform American politics Yuval Levin editor of National Affairs is working on a [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

December 24, 2018

Carolina Journal Radio No. 814: Lawmakers will face budget challenges in 2019

Republicans have been able to cut tax rates balance budgets and increase spending on high-priority items since taking control of the N C General Assembly in But they will face some new challenges as they return to the budget process in the new year Joseph Coletti John Locke Foundation senior fellow outlines those challenges Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman delivered free-market messages to a wide television audience with his Free to Choose program on public TV The Free to Choose Network follows in Friedman's footsteps with a series of programs highlighting the importance of markets President and CEO Robert Chatfield [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

November 26, 2018

Carolina Journal Radio No. 810: Trump, Obama both claim credit for economic gains

The U S economy has posted impressive gains recently Both President Trump and former President Barack Obama are claiming credit Roy Cordato the John Locke Foundation's senior economist puts the competing claims to the test A Winston-Salem surgeon is taking North Carolina state government to court because of a law that blocks him from purchasing an MRI scanner Dr Gajendra Singh says the scanner would help him provide a valuable service to his patients at a reasonable cost North Carolina's certificate-of-need law blocks Singh from making the purchase Singh and his attorney Josh Windham of the Institute for Justice explain [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

October 01, 2018

Carolina Journal Radio No. 802: Rainy-day fund will help N.C. recover from Florence

As North Carolina recovers from Hurricane Florence state government leaders are happy to have access to a billion rainy-day fund The Republican-led General Assembly made a concerted effort to rebuild that fund in recent years Joseph Coletti John Locke Foundation senior fellow explains why Coletti also explains how the fund could help state government move more quickly to address issues arising from Florence's damage Amid recent controversies involving Facebook some critics have called for increased regulation of the social media giant Computer expert Bob Chandler president of Macvantage discusses Facebook's recent woes Chandler examines pros and cons related to government [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

September 10, 2018

Carolina Journal Radio No. 799: Unaffiliated voters offer clues about 2018 election contests

Political prognosticators often look at independent unaffiliated voters for clues about the likely outcomes of upcoming elections The Civitas Institute recently polled unaffiliated N C voters Rick Henderson Carolina Journal editor-in-chief analyzes the poll's findings He discusses how the numbers could affect key elections and the fate of proposed constitutional amendments A Winston-Salem surgeon is challenging state certificate-of-need restrictions that block him from buying an MRI machine Dr Gajendra Singh says the machine would help him provide MRI services for patients at a lower price than they would pay at a nearby hospital You'll hear highlights from a recent news [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

August 13, 2018

Carolina Journal Radio No. 795: Popular ‘socialists’ don’t fit the word’s definition

Vermont Sen Bernie Sanders and New York congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez describe themselves as socialists But neither one fits the classic definition of socialist Roy Cordato John Locke Foundation senior economist distinguishes the two politicians from traditional socialists and explains why their policy goals would not lead to institutionalized socialism Most of consider ourselves to be law-abiding citizens But we might be breaking laws without our knowledge thanks to the problem of overcriminalization James Copland senior fellow and director of legal policy at the Manhattan Institute explains the problems created when a state has too many crimes on its books [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

April 30, 2018

Carolina Journal Radio No. 780: Pictures help place budget choices in perspective

When legislators return to Raleigh in May their primary task involves adjusting the billion General Fund budget for - As they approach that task the John Locke Foundation has compiled a new document that should help them place budget decisions in context It's dubbed the North Carolina Budget in Pictures Senior Fellow Joseph Coletti explains how those pictures will help policymakers and the public make sense of a complex document As the election season heats up veteran political strategist Marc Rotterman is analyzing key factors that will shape the outcome of critical contests at ballot boxes across the country The [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

March 19, 2018

Carolina Journal Radio No. 774: Pipeline fund continues to generate questions

The General Assembly continues to raise questions about negotiations that led Atlantic Coast Pipeline developers to set up a million fund that would be controlled by Gov Roy Cooper Leading legislators have labeled the money a slush fund that seems to violate constitutional rules about the use and oversight of state money Carolina Journal Associate Editor Dan Way offers an update on the evolving controversy Most of us wonder what's going to happen tomorrow next week or next year Some look ahead five or years N C State University economist Michael Walden focuses even further in the future Walden's latest [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Donna Martinez and Mitch Kokai

March 05, 2018

Carolina Journal Radio No. 772: Relaxing nurse practitioner restrictions could boost rural health care

State lawmakers interested in improving access to health care in North Carolina should consider relaxing restrictions on nurse practitioners That's a recommendation from Katherine Restrepo John Locke Foundation director of health care policy Restrepo explains how so-called scope-of-practice reform could play an important role in boosting rural health care Private property rights play a critical role in a free society The U S Constitution focuses attention on protecting those rights Ilya Somin professor of law at George Mason University discussed the Constitution's property rights protections during a recent speech at N C State University Somin shares themes from that presentation [... more]