Jess Bravin, Wall Street Journal Supreme Court Correspondent
Topic: Guest will discuss the opening of the Court and the cases which will be reviewed and heard this term, the dynamic among the Justices in light of the ruling on the Affordable Care Act and how the Court could change due to vacancies caused by retirement.
Gary Johnson, Libertarian Presidential Candidate & Former New Mexico Governor (R), 1995-2003
Topic: Guest will discuss his Presidential campaign on the Libertarian Party ticket and his view of the current two party system and obstacles for third party candidates.
Emil Frankel, Former Asst. Transportation Policy Secretary - 2002-05 and Bipartisan Policy Center Visiting Scholar
Topic: In its 2013 budget request, the Federal Transit Authority asked for $11B for transit programs such as light and heavy rail systems and buses. The agency provides money for both operating costs and capital investments. Guest will discuss how much money states receive, the types of programs funded and the approval process and if federal agencies have a way to determine if the money is well spent.