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Ying Ma on U.S.-China Relations

Ying Ma talked about U.S. -China relations and why she believes government entitlement programs take away freedom. She tried to dispel the grandiose myths surrounding...
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Open Phones

Phone lines were open for answers to the question, "Do you think the government is helping or hurting the economy?" Viewer responses were taken via...
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Dodd-Frank Act and CFPB Law

Shahien Nasiripour discussed the effects of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulation power afforded to the Consumer Financial Protection Board, or CFPB. The regulation of...
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Business and Homeownership

Robert Groves discussed the changing trends in homeownership and how the recession is affecting the economy. Topics included differences in generational viewpoints, economic contraction, and...
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Book Discussion on The Making of Modern Economics

Mark Skousen, co-founder of FreedomFest, one of the largest libertarian conferences in the U.S., talks about the Fest, his life, and his book, "The Making...
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Fiscal Policy and Government in New Jersey

Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) outlined his fiscal agenda and plan for government reform in his state, and how his policies could be used by other...
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Book Discussion on Twilight of the Elites

Chris Hayes talked about his new book, "Twilight of the Elites: America After Meritocracy". He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Hayes...
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Open Phones

Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke's testimony before the congressional Joint Economic Committee in which he talked about...
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke Testimony

Ryan Avent spoke by phone about Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke's previous day testimony on the economy before the congressional Joint Economic Committee.
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Book Discussion on The Price of Inequality

Professor Joseph Stiglitz talks about his book, "The Price of Inequality: How Today's Divided Society Endangers Our Future", in which he argues that rising inequality...
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European Austerity Measures

Veronique de Rugy explained her position that most European nations are not engaging in true austerity measures and are instead increasing taxes and revenue without...
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Book Discussion on Breakout Nations

Ruchir Sharma talked about which countries would make up the economic success stories in the future. He said that China and Brazil would not be...
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Book Discussion on The Great Divergence

Timothy Noah talked about his book "The Great Divergence: America's Growing Inequality Crisis and What We Can Do About It". He showed slides during his...
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Jobs and the Economy in Great Britain

Following losses in the previous week's local elections, Prime Minister Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Clegg spoke at a tractor factory in Essex about their...
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After Words with Van Jones

"Rebuild the Dream" details the strategy and action plan of the platform and online organization of the same name. It suggests initiatives for supporting the...
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Book Discussion on Finance and the Good Society

Robert Shiller, a "New York Times" columnist and Yale University economics professor, argues that while Wall Street financial firms should be criticized for their role...
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Christine LaGarde on the International Monetary Fund Agenda

Christine LaGarde spoke about the International Monetary Fund agenda. In her speech she said the U.S. can move more slowly than its European counterparts toward...
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Income Inequality in the U.S.

Diana Furchtgott-Roth and Gary Burtless talked about income inequality in the U.S. Ms.Furchtgott-Roth argues that income inequality is not widening in the U.S., and that...
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John Perkins Lecture on Global Economics

Author John Perkins gave a talk on global economics, a subject that forms the basis of his most recent books, "The Secret History of the...
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Book Discussion on First Principles: Five Keys to Restoring America's Prosperity

John Taylor, former Treasury Under Secretary of International Affairs, gave an overview of the current economic situation and compared it to the recession of the...