Why was Franklin Roosevelt, whose policies were often failures, one of the most popular presidents in history? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how well FDR connected with the masses, was protected by the press and used Hoover as a foil.
Can Obama successfully still use Bush as FDR used Hoover? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether Obama can be successful in November by employing similar blame tactics that FDR used.
Many of FDR’s policies and programs were an assault on the Constitution. Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how FDR assaulted the Constitution and the similarities in Obama’s policies and political tactics.
What can we learn from past presidents about how to choose future presidents? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the character and ethos of past presidents, and how the presidency has changed over time.
When is the price of government benefits just too high? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how presidents and the political class use targeted federal programs and tax policy to influence and control various constituencies.
What history lessons have we learned that will help in the upcoming election? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how history is showing us that the 2012 presidential election is pivotal for the future of America.
Historically politicians have ignored marketplace solutions for political manipulation. Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame with a historic perspective of the failed political efforts to improve the economy in the last three years.
Are businesses waiting on the 2012 elections to implement growth? Burt Folsom and Jim Blasingame make predictions about the economy in 2012 and whether it will significantly improve after the elections.
Will Obamacare pass the scrutiny of the Supreme Court? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame with a prediction of the Supreme Court decision on Obamacare, plus a historic perspective of individual mandates and class warfare.
Each increase in minimum wage advances the use of technology instead of people. Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the origin of minimum wage during the Great Depression, and the contribution of the wage mandate on unemployment.
