Jeff Thredgold is an economist and a futurist—combining the most pessimistic and optimistic professions known. He cuts through the rhetoric and vitriol to explain how the Debt Ceiling negotiations have already impacted the United States and how it may impact it in the future.
Brett McMahon is an advocate with HaltTheAssault.com, a group that believes there is too much government regulation in the free markets. He’s concerned what the Budget Deficit Ceiling Increase negotiations may bring in the form of higher taxes and/or increased regulation. We discuss his recent testimony before the National Labor Relations Board.
Mark Goulston is a former trainer of hostage negotiators for the FBI. He returns to the show to share his perspective on the negotiations happening in Washington, DC. We examine what the politicians can get through to just about anybody from his latest book Just Listen.
Here is the lineup of guests on BRAINSTORMIN’ with Billy the Brain for Monday, August 1, 2011. Listen at www.BrainstorminOnline.com or on AM 1400 in Ventura at 10 o’clock am Pacific time.
Alan Caruba gives a stimulating examination to the subject of boredom. He’s the CEO of a fictitious organization getting to the root of all things boring. We discuss whether or not Americans are bored with the looming Debt Ceiling Crisis.
J.D. Souther is a singer-songwriter of country rock who heavily influenced the music of the 70s and 80s. Friends with Glenn Frey of the Eagles and Jackson Browne, his musical fingerprint is seen throughout the country rock era. We discuss his musical career and the upcoming Ventura Folk Festival.