Should the federal minimum wage be increased to more than $10? Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins JIm Blasingame to discuss the implications of Obama's proposal to increase the federal minimum wage to over $10, and why it's a bad idea.
When government involvement in the marketplace goes too far. Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins JIm Blasingame to reveal what it looks like when politicians think they know what's best for the marketplace, like raising minimum wage, etc.
Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the Fed appointment and why Larry Summers withdrew his name from consideration.
Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame to discuss President Obama's recent positive comments on the economy when, in fact, the economy is still limping along.
Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the Federal Reserve and when they are going to declare victory and stop stimulating the economy, plus thoughts on the front runners for the Fed Chairman appointment.
what does the modern labor movement look like? IDiana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame to report on the current labor movement and its national holiday, Labor Day.
What would happen if the minimum wage was increased? Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame on Labor Day to refute the argument made by proponents of raising the minimum wage.
What's really behind the micro-union movement? Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame on Labor Day to warn of the dangers of the micro-union organizing movement.
What is the greatest entitlement problem? Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why Medicare, of all the entitlement programs, is going to be the most difficult to get to a sustainable condition.
Which party has the best approach to reforming Medicare? Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame to compare the differences between the Democrats and Republicans on how to reform Medicare by paying caregivers less or providing premium support.