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Showing posts with label Instapundit. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 2, 2015

INSTAVISION: CONSERVATIVE INSURGENCY

After impressive showings in recent elections, just where is the GOP going? Kurt Schlichter, author of Conservative Insurgency, joins Glenn Reynolds to discuss why the GOP's fight hasn't even started yet.



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Saturday, January 17, 2015

INSTAVISION: OBAMA & HIS WALL STREET CRONIES

New Geography's Joel Kotkin talks to Glenn Reynolds about the Obama Administration's love-hate relationship with Wall Street. Kotkin reminds viewers that Obama has always had a cozy relationship with the financial services industry, notwithstanding his negative rhetoric regarding banks and banking.



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Sunday, November 16, 2014

THIS DAY IN TWITCHY: NOVEMBER 15, 2014



'Weapons grade owning': Jake Tapper shreds Sen. Chris Murphy's dismissal of Gruber comments

'Once upon a time': Gruber-defending Sen. Chris Murphy ignores own campaign promise

2012 OFA 'Truth Team' video features Jonathan Gruber touting O-care development role

'Like a boss': Minnesota football coach proves it's 'never too cold for ice cream'

'Great start': Washington O-care exchange taken offline shortly after beginning open enrollment

'Sickeningly stupid': Fauxtographers 'incredibly proud' of faked 'Syrian Hero Boy' video

'No other profession is bashed so much': Teachers union president still riled by TIME cover

#Shirtstorm: Glenn Reynolds' USA Today column on 'one giant leap backward for womankind' brings out the crazy

Shrinkage: More charges of 'doxxing' by Instapundit 'downsized' by accuser

'Ask Mary Landrieu': Democrats want to know if you still have President Obama's back



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Sunday, June 22, 2014

INSTAVISION: ANALYZING ERIC CANTOR'S DEFEAT

Author and columnist Mickey Kaus tells Glenn Reynolds why he knew Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) would lose his House seat, insisting that it was because of immigration. In fact, Kaus thinks that arguing that Cantor didn't lose because of amnesty is like arguing that the Civil War was not about slavery. Hear more as Glenn and Mickey discuss the details of the stunning loss of Eric Cantor and the surprising victory of Dave Brat.



Sunday, June 15, 2014

INSTAVISION: RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AT UCLA

UCLA economist Tim Groseclose joins Glenn Reynolds to discuss race-based admissions in education. In his new book Cheating: An Insider's Report on the Use of Race in Admissions at UCLA Professor Groseclose proves that UCLA discriminates against Asian students to the benefit of black students. Complicating matters is the fact that white students are a minority at UCLA and there are no preferences at all for Latino students. Even worse, Vietnamese students are the most disadvantaged students at UCLA yet have no preferences in admissions. Is this legal? Is UCLA breaking the law? Find out.



Thursday, June 12, 2014

INSTAVISION: PROGRESSIVE ASSAULT ON SCOTUS

Law Professor Elizabeth Price Foley joins Glenn Reynolds to discuss the idea of SCOTUS term limits. Currently, Supreme Court justices serve for life. Some are suggesting limiting the tenure of Supreme Court judges. Is this just a way for the Obama Administration to pack the court with ideologically acceptable judges, or should we retire judges once they are too old? Find out.



Sunday, May 25, 2014

INSTAVISION: OBAMA'S WEAK FOREIGN POLICY

Author and military analyst Austin Bay sits with Glenn Reynolds to discuss geopolitics. Russia annexed Crimea effortlessly. Now, China is taking aggressive actions against Vietnam in the South China Sea. Are President Obama's foreign policy and false red lines emboldening China and Russia? Find out.



Saturday, May 3, 2014

INSTAVISION: PRIVACY IN THE AGE OF GPS

Boston Globe technology journalist and author Hiawatha Bray talks about his new book You Are Here. Bray thinks that GPS is changing our lives very quickly and dramatically. While GPS makes it very difficult to get lost, a Malaysia Airlines jet still managed to disappear off the planet. Still, will GPS eliminate jobs like truck drivers, taxi drivers, and pilots? Even worse, will GPS eliminate privacy, and make it easier for governments to put the population under surveillance? Find out.



Tuesday, April 22, 2014

INSTAVISION: GEOPOLITICS IN SPACE

The International Space Station is home to Russian and American astronauts. Author and space analyst Rand Simburg breaks down the situation on the ISS. Could the conflict in Ukraine spread to space? The U.S. cannot get to the ISS without hitching a ride with the Russians. Does this mean that Russia could block U.S. access to space, or worse, annex the ISS? Find out.



Friday, April 11, 2014

INSTAVISION: 12 STEPS FOR RECOVERING LIBERTY

Author Matt Kibbe joins Glenn Reynolds to discuss libertarian values, in addition to his new book Don't Hurt People and Don't Take Their Stuff. Are libertarian values on the rise in America? Is America ready to reject the collectivism represented by President Obama and his political agenda?



Friday, April 4, 2014

INSTAVISION: THE REAL THREAT OF EMP ATTACK

Author Bill Quick sits with Glenn Reynolds to discuss his new novel Lightning Fall: A Novel of Disaster. How likely is a nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack? Could a crude EMP attack disable the United States? Find out.



Monday, March 31, 2014

INSTAVISION: RECOVERY? WHAT RECOVERY?

Employment is down and fewer people are working. Is this what a recovery looks like? Of course not. Hear why as Glenn Reynolds talks to Terry Jones and Andrew Malcolm of Investor's Business Daily about the Obama recovery. Also, are we in the midst of another housing bubble? Hear the answer.



Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Sunday, March 23, 2014

INSTAVISION: CRISIS IN UKRAINE & U.S. SANCTIONS

Andrew Malcolm and Terry Jones of Investor's Business Daily join Glenn Reynolds to discuss the Ukrainian crisis. Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded the Crimean peninsula notwithstanding warnings from President Obama. Obama announced sanctions against Russia, but will they work? Could these sanctions ultimately hurt the west more than Russia? Find out.



Saturday, March 15, 2014

INSTAVISION: WORLD ON FIRE

Want insightful analysis of the crisis in Ukraine? Confused about the problems in Venezuela? Then click here as Glenn Reynolds hosts retired Col. Austin Bay on this InstaVision.