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Rick Santorum on Jobs and the Economy

Rick Santorum outlined his agenda for the first 100 days in office if he is elected president.
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Book Discussion on Now or Never: Saving America from Economic Collapse

Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) called for an expansion of what the Tea Party has initiated. He argued that curbing federal spending and getting debt under...
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Consumer Behavior and Economic Policy

Drake Bennett talked about his article, "Nudge Not," on how the Obama administration has tested behavior economic theory to nudge consumer spending. He also responded...
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Book Discussion on The Pursuit of Happiness

Professor Carol Graham talked about her book "The Pursuit of Happiness: Toward an Economy of Well-Being". The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was...
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Deficit Reduction Committee Outcome

Robert Bixby spoke about the work of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction and its failure to develop a deficit reduction plan by November...
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Goals of the Occupy Movement

Amin Husain and Sam Jewler talked about the Occupy protests in Washington D.C. and in New York on Wall Street. They discussed the composition, goals...
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Global Economy, Jobs, and Deficit

Alan Kreuger spoke about the state of the economy and efforts by the Obama administration to meet the challenges of the 2008 economic recession. Among...
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After Words with Niall Ferguson

The economist and historian argues that western civilization came to dominate the world by developing and using six concepts: competition, science, the rule of law,...
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Book Discussion on Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius

Sylvia Nasar talked about her book, "Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius". She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications Ms. Nasar was interviewed...
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Obama Administration Nominations

The Senate Banking Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for three of President Obama's nominations: Alan B. Krueger to be a member...
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IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Remarks

Christine Lagarde spoke about the state of the global economy, saying that the global economy had entered a "very dangerous phase" of the economic crisis...
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House Majority Leader Cantor on Jobs and the Economy

Representative Eric Cantor (R-VA) spoke about job creation and economic growth. In his remarks he called President Obama's job creation proposal "troubling," saying the president's...
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Book Discussion on Black and Tired

Anthony Bradley applied Christian moral teachings to the subjects of race, politics, contemporary culture, globalization, and education to explore the intersections of theology and economics....
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Weekly Republican Address

Ohio Governor John Kasich delivered the weekly Republican address. He spoke about acheiving budget cuts while lowering taxes and creating jobs.
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Weekly Presidential Address

President Obama delivered his weekly address. From a farm in the Midwest, he talked about the determination and integrity of the American people and called...
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Book Discussion on After America: Get Ready For Armageddon

Mark Steyn argued that the United States is destined for financial collapse and a decline in its role as a world leader if current political...
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Neil Irwin on U.S. Credit Rating

Neil Irwin spoke about the downgrade of the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+.
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Senator Marco Rubio Remarks

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke to young conservatives about their role in shaping America's future. He also talked about the economy and fiscal policy, saying...
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Reawakening Virtues Book Party

A book party for Armstrong Williams' new book, "Reawakening Virtues: Restoring What Makes America Great", was held in the Washington, D.C., home of Morty and...
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Black Economic History Panel

Authors talked about their books on African-American economic history. They responded to questions from members of the audience. "Black Wealth Past and Present: The Politics...