How is history treating Ronald Reagan? Rich Galen and Bill Brandt join Jim Blasingame to discuss Reagan’s legacy as a transformative leader, but opinions differ on his domestic legacy, plus what Obama can learn from Reagan.
Has the next Ronald Reagan been born? Rich Galen and Bill Brandt join Jim Blasingame to debate whether there will be another Ronald Reagan, who appeared larger-than-life and inspired all Americans, plus a surprising prediction for Egypt.
What will Obama focus on in the 2011 State of the Union? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss Obama's 2011 State of the Union speech and his focus on government investment instead of private sector.
What is Federal "investment," in jobs? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to report on the strings attached to federal "investing," including the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, plus predictions of the State of the Union address.
Evil is easier to leverage than good. Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to honor American volunteers serving on foreign soil from the military to HIV testing in Africa, and the debt of gratitude we owe them.
Why are we dealing with Bush's tax cuts now instead of a year ago? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the political party dynamics around extending the current income tax rates instead of allowing a tax increase.
Will President Obama find the pragmatic center in the next 2 years? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about Obama's decision to support not raising taxes on "the rich," and if this is a pragmatic trend we will see as he thinks about being elected for a second term.
How historic was the November 2, 2010 election results? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the historic election that strengthened the Republican party from Congress to state legislatures to local offices.
How much credit is due the Tea Party movement for the Nov 2 election and how enduring with their influence be? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the Tea Party's political life and legs and how that will play out with the GOP elites.
Will President Obama ever come to terms with the election results? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about Obama's denial and defiance about the Nov 2 election results and what that will mean as he works with a new Congress.
