IPI's Merrill Matthews discusses the case against Texas Gov. Rick Perry, and explains not only how the case may backfire on Democrats, but could actually advance Perry's political prospects.

Texas Governor Rick Perry's indictment could help his presidential prospects if voters see his actions as an effort to stand up for principle and public accountability. Merrill Matthews talks with Wisconsin talk host Vicki McKenna.

Is it necessary for public schools to have one non-teacher for every teacher on staff? IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews says cutting the bureaucrats could improve education.

A new report shows that Obamacare could be on the brink of implosion, plus the White House won't reveal documents related to ObamaCare website security. Merrill Matthews discusses the latest with nationally syndicated host Janet Mefferd.

Although the U.S. has been a beneficent steward of the Internet, the Obama administration has recently decided to give it away. What's the compelling reason for the U.S. to surrender control? In remarks delivered at the 2014 Red State Gathering, IPI president Tom Giovanetti warns that a majority of the world's countries would like to see the functions of the Internet severed from the United States in order to change the way it works, and make it easier to filter and restrict websites, free speech, and especially political speech. This would put an end to the Internet as we know it today.

No matter what pharmaceutical companies do, they just can't win. Everyone wants the cures and the miracles from drug innovation, but no one wants to pay for them. And why is there an entitlement attitude when it comes to health and drug innovation, but not other forms of technological breakthroughs? IPI's Merrill Matthews and Tom Giovanetti discuss this and more, especially in light of the recent Ebola outbreak, as well as the new Hepatitis C drug Sovaldi.

Many states refused to expand Medicaid because of the costs. IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews says, as a result, thanks to Obamacare your doctor won't be the only thing you'll lose.

It may not be long before the Supreme Court hears a case in which anti-fracking laws have impeded property rights by preventing landowners from selling their mineral rights. IPI's Merrill Matthews talks with WAEB's Bobby Gunther Walsh.

Economic incentives matter. Republicans stopped long-term unemployment benefits and--surprise!--now more Americans are reentering the workforce. IPI's Merrill Matthews explains to WAVA's Don Kroah how ending the longest-ever extension of unemployment benefits was a good policy decision.

Could a family give away almost all of its household income and still pay its bills? That's what the U.S. government's doing when it comes to entitlement spending.