The Bob Zadek Show

Evidence from the student loan crisis would lead us to believe that a root cause of our economic doldrums stems from a shortage of anthropologists, fine arts majors and women’s studies experts. That must be why our federal government subsidizes the loans taken out by students with these majors. The reality is that college graduates owe almost a trillion dollars in student loans and almost all of it is guaranteed by Washington. If the holder of an ethnic studies degree cannot find meaningful employment (how could they?) and defaults, you and I pick up the tab. In this episode, Bob welcomes Arvin Vohra to his show. Arvin is the Libertarian candidate for Congress in Maryland’s 5th CD, the seat now held by Stenny Hoyer: the Democratic House Minority Whip. Arvin is an educator and a published author including “Lies, Damn Lies and College Admissions.” Bob and Arvin discuss student loan bailouts, bank bailouts and retail politics. Meet one of the rising Libertarian stars.

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Manny Klausner has lived the ultimate Libertarian life. He co-founded Reason Magazine, was a Co-Founding Director of the Institute for Justice and acts as General Counsel to the Individual Rights Foundation. From studying with Mises to spending time in Chicago and California with Milton Friedman, he’s walked the walk and talked the talk. In this episode, Manny appeared as our guest on the show to discuss SCOTUS’ handing down the “Obamacare decision,” or the single greatest threat to our liberty that has ever been judicially created. Manny and Bob cover the Constitutional backdrop to the decision: what it means to our liberty and why. To paraphrase Jefferson in his first inaugural address, “we are all Libertarians.” Discuss the decision that changed the Constitution with Bob and Manny Klausner.

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It could be argued that almost all of the Amendments (excluding the Bills of Rights and the Civil War Amendments) have damaged the Constitution but the two Amendments that had an especially negative impact were the 16th (income tax) and the 17th (direct election of Senators). Everyone knows about the income tax problem, yet not many of us are not aware of how the direct election of Senators has harmed us; resulting in the introduction of Medicaid, a national drinking age of 21, the national speed limit and Obamacare. In this episode, Bob is joined by George Mason University School of Law Professor Todd Zywicki, to discuss the case for repealing the 17th Amendment and the Constitution as the Founders envisioned it. Is there too much democracy in America? Perhaps. To understand the hard issues facing our country today, you must understand the Constitution. To understand the Constitution, you must listen to this podcast.

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In this episode, Bob welcomes Adrian Moore of Reason Magazine to his show. The topic – high speed rail in California and around the country. High speed rail is the intersection of crony capitalism, wealth transfers to unions and the hocking the future. Why must politicians always find the total absence of a need and then fill it with massive spending? If California proceeds with this project, it will make Boston’s Big Dig seem like the paving of a driveway. Adrian’s expertise and Bob’s exasperation will provide with a week’s worth of adrenalin. Take a valium and tune in.

For over 20 years, attorney Larry Klayman has used the courts to successfully hold our elected officials accountable for their illegal and sometimes unconstitutional acts. From Clinton to Obama, Klayman has used the law to enforce the law. As founder of Judicial Watch and more recently of Freedom Watch, he has taken on Whitewater, the Ground Zero Mosque, immigration laws, ObamaCare, Iran and even Facebook. Klayman tells it all in this episode. He answers questions on the work of Freedom Watch and Judicial Watch and he elaborates on his experiences in taking on the powerful. Radio at its very best.

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Six months ago, the Occupy Movement started in New York’s Zuccotti Park. Over time, the weather seemed to have chilled and dampened the enthusiasm of its core supporters. Will the movement be able to spring into spring with new vigor and better organization or will it simply fizzle? What are the goals and beliefs of the Occupiers and what does it tell us about America today? To discover the heart and soul of the Occupy Movement, Bob invited Anthony Fisher, filmmaker and Reason TV producer to join him in this episode to discuss his extensive coverage of the movement. Let’s examine the Occupiers from a Libertarian perspective. Are they just Tea Partiers with longer hair and more student loans? How will they vote in the election this fall, if at all? Bailouts, crony capitalism, taxing the rich; we have it for you.

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In this episode, Bob welcomes Adrian Moore of Reason Magazine to his show. The topic – high speed rail in California and around the country. High speed rail is the intersection of crony capitalism, wealth transfers to unions and the hocking the future. Why must politicians always find the total absence of a need and then fill it with massive spending? If California proceeds with this project, it will make Boston’s Big Dig seem like the paving of a driveway. Adrian’s expertise and Bob’s exasperation will provide with a week’s worth of adrenalin. Take a valium and tune in.

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When Gary Johnson first started competing in the Republican Presidential primary battle, Bob knew he was a candidate he could support based on his qualifications and beliefs; not because of his party affiliation. At last, there was a candidate who would not disappoint; one whose principles were clear. Most importantly, he had no political baggage and was electable. What Bob did not consider was the cynicism of the Republican Party and their manipulation of the rules so as to exclude Governor Johnson from most debates and the power of mainstream media (particularly Fox News) to deny him coverage. Governor Johnson strategically redefined his candidacy for the Presidential nomination by running as a Libertarian and Bob is delighted to welcome him back to the show to discuss this important decision. Governor Johnson discusses third party politics and he discuss the likely differences between the Democratic and Republican platforms vs. the Libertarian platform. Current events in Afghanistan and Iraq are proving that he is right on foreign policy and the other parties are dead wrong. What are the other differences? Don’t miss this chance to present your questions to our next President. 910 AM in the SF Bay Area. www.newstalk910.com.

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Ever hear of asset forfeiture? Probably not. But the odds are that you will. The day may come when you discover that local or federal law enforcement have confiscated your car or house even though you’ve not committed any crime. It’s called asset forfeiture and it describes a whole range of laws which permit cops to take and to keep a citizen’s property without warrants or other judicial proceedings. This explains how local police get to use Mercedes and Jags as cop cars. The line between the good guys and the bad guys is completely blurred. Bob has been following this issue for years and swapped horror stories with Reason Magazine’s Mike Riggs in this episode. After the show you’ll be asking “Who can you trust?”

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Is poverty growing in America? What does “poverty” even mean? In this episode, Bob welcomes Hadley Heath of the Independent Women’s Forum to the show to discuss this contentious issue. As Hadley demonstrates, poverty is the product of the anti-poverty legislation of the non-so-Great Society programs. We’ve created a society of governmental dependency and the only way out is to reawaken self reliance and reliance on each other. There will always be citizens who have less than others. America’s goal should be to empower those who wish to move up the economic ladder; to get out of their way. Economic freedom – the cost is free and it’s the sure fire path out of poverty.

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