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This week, I begin the show by discussing the fundamental differences between Keynesian and supply-side economics. These differences are clearly apparent in the economic stimulus package offered by the Democratic Party Majority leadership in Congress versus the package offered by the Republican Minority. The $825 billion proposal offered by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi focuses on centralized government spending of tax-payer dollars in order to stimulate growth. In contrast, the plan offered by the Republican Minority leadership focuses on tax cuts in order to place more money in the hands of private businesses and citizens so we can make our own decentralized spending decisions. We face a deep and painful economic recession, but 20^th century history clearly shows that supply side economic policies would offer the fastest and most durable return to prosperity.

I then interview Dr. Fred Singer, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Science at the University of Virginia and President of the Science & Environmental Policy Project. Fred and I discuss global climate change and the problematic science surrounding the man-made global warming theory. We discuss three critical scientific facts. First, dramatic temperature fluctuations are the norm in Earth history. Second, there is no correlation between temperatures and CO2 levels in the atmosphere. And third, despite modestly rising levels of CO2 in our atmosphere, the Earth’s atmosphere has cooled in recent years. Fred concludes—along with many other scientists—that global climate change (both warming and cooling) is a natural phenomenon which is not driven by human activity and it is misguided to sacrifice our economy in useless efforts to halt it.

I also interview Dr. Jake Haulk, President of the Allegheny Institute for Public Policy. Jake discusses a recent study documenting teacher strikes across the nation. The study shows that 42% of all teacher strikes occur in Pennsylvania, and each strike lasted an average of 12.6 days during the 2007-2008 school year. Teacher strikes hurt everyone, especially children and taxpayers. We should no longer tolerate this phenomenon and enact legislation which prohibits teacher strikes similar to 37 others states.

Finally, I end the hour with a “proud of America” moment and comment on how our people respond to a crisis. Whether Flight 1549, Flight 93 or other challenging moments, Americans are able to be heroic and take care of each other in even the most difficult situations. We assess the situation and take decisive action. This is just one of many reasons why I am proud to be an American.