How will the U.S. get its financial house in order? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the challenges members of the Senate are having to try to balance the budget and reduce the debt.
What can we expect now that bin Laden is dead? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to congratulate President Obama on the success of the mission to get Osama bin Laden and discuss its long-term effects on the war on terror.
After bin Laden’s death, how long will the goodwill last? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether the bi-partisan feelings in Washington over bin Laden’s death will extend to ongoing debates on domestic issues.
Why is Congress unable to perform their main job? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the probability of a federal government shut-down because Congress is too busy playing politics instead of doing its job.
If the private sector did business like Congress we would go to jail. Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the failure of Congress to do its job, plus the budget proposal by Rep. Paul Ryan to drastically reduce the federal deficit.
The United States of America is bankrupt. Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the national gut-check Americans will have to make about the difficult choices necessary to overcome our impending bankruptcy.
America's in a budget crisis because Congress didn't do its job in 2010. Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the events that led to our current budget crisis and a prediction for how Congress will avoid a government shut-down.
Unions are demanding 20th century benefits in a 21st century world. Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the protests by government employee unions to requests for compensation and benefits adjustments as states attempt to balance their budgets.
What's the political and economic future of the Middle East? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss theological, political, and economic issues that are at the heart of the conflicts in the Middle East, and how it will impact the West.
What was Ronald Reagan's secret to success? Rich Galen and Bill Brandt join Jim Blasingame to discuss how President Reagan's ability to connect with everyone, regardless of politics or background, was the key to his success in life and politics.
