On the Lars Larson Show, Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses that the left's "public option"--the government-run health insurance program that Democrats really wanted when they jammed through the Affordable Care Act--has been revived.

IPI president Tom Giovanetti joins Mark Davis on 660 AM - The Answer to discuss new legislation introduced that claims to "back the blue," but would actually erode due process, civil liberties, and expand the federal government without solving the problem of criminals targeting law enforcement. In addition, Giovanetti discusses the Trump veepstakes and who the presumptive GOP nominee should add to the ticket.

In this installment of the Policy Wonks podcast, IPI president Tom Giovanetti and resident scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews discuss the recent Dallas police shooting and how politicians have quickly responded with the newly introduced "Back the Blue Act," which may do more harm than good.

Even though 15 of the 23 original Obamacare co-ops have closed their doors at a stunning taxpayer cost of $1.5 billion, Democrats are pushing to expand the ACA with a "public option." Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses with Vicki McKenna on WIBA, WISN.

Even though 15 of the 23 original Obamacare co-ops have closed their doors at a stunning taxpayer cost of $1.5 billion, Democrats are pushing to expand the ACA with a "public option." Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses with Vicki McKenna on WIBA, WISN.

In this installment of the Policy Wonks podcast, IPI president Tom Giovanetti and resident scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews discuss the recent Dallas police shooting and how politicians have quickly responded with the newly introduced "Back the Blue Act," which may do more harm than good.

IPI president Tom Giovanetti joins Mark Davis on 660 AM - The Answer to discuss new legislation introduced that claims to "back the blue," but would actually erode due process, civil liberties, and expand the federal government without solving the problem of criminals targeting law enforcement. In addition, Giovanetti discusses the Trump veepstakes and who the presumptive GOP nominee should add to the ticket.

Trade is becoming a key issue in the 2016 presidential race, and both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are espousing the most anti-trade protectionist policies heard since the 1930s. And while Democrats have historically been more skeptical of free trade, the current Republican anti-trade sentiment is unique. So what's the truth about trade and trade deficits, and what happens when governments cut off your ability to freely trade with people from other countries? IPI's Tom Giovanetti and Dr. Merrill Matthews discuss in this installment of the Policy Wonks podcast. (Click here to view in iTunes).

Trade is becoming a key issue in the 2016 presidential race, and both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are espousing the most anti-trade protectionist policies heard since the 1930s. And while Democrats have historically been more skeptical of free trade, the current Republican anti-trade sentiment is unique. So what's the truth about trade and trade deficits, and what happens when governments cut off your ability to freely trade with people from other countries? IPI's Tom Giovanetti and Dr. Merrill Matthews discuss in this installment of the Policy Wonks podcast. (Click here to view in iTunes).

Dr. Merrill Matthews joins WAEB's Bobby Gunther Walsh to discuss the recent Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action and President Obama's executive amnesty, as well as the Republican outline to repeal and replace Obamacare.