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The News
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	President Obama calls for another televised bipartisan summit on health care, Pennsylvania Rep. John Murtha dies, federal government closed after snowstorm and Iran rattles is nuclear saber again.

Meeting Yes, Posturing No
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	Arizona Rep. John Shadegg talks about the upcoming meeting between Congressional Republicans and President Obama. Shadegg says he doesn't want a repeat of Obama's filibustering that happened at the House GOP retreat. He also explains how Obama's rhetoric is carefully couched to seemingly agree with Republican priorities, but there is actually very little agreement.

Solutions Not Showmanship
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	Grace-Marie Turner of the Galen Institute discusses the common ground President Obama and Republicans could find if they start over and take small steps to improve health care. But she says his unwillingness to scrap the current bill means we're probably headed for more gridlock.

No Reason to Cheer Jobless Rate

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On Friday, we learned the economy lost 20,000 jobs in January and a million more than previously thought throughout the current downturn. However, the overall jobless rate fell to 9.7 percent. Are we on the right track? Will we see sustainable job growth in the months ahead? What are employers worried about? And what is the key to long-term job growth? We ask Diana Furchtgott-Roth, chief economist for the Department of Labor in the George W. Bush administration. She is now director of the Center for Employment Policy at the Hudson Institute.

Buy American Pie
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	The Capitol Steps roll out a recent favorite lamenting the loss of American jobs to China. Guest is Steps impressionist Mark Eaton.

States vs. Health Mandates

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Health care legislation is on life support in Congress, but some states are taking no chances. Virginia is the latest to pursue legislation making it illegal for the federal government to force residents to buy health insurance. How does it work? How many states are doing this? and will it survive a court challenge? We ask Christie Herrera, director of the Health and Human Services Task Force at the American Legislative Exchange Council.

Cap and Trade Hurts Environment
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	You've heard the debate about what cap and trade legislation might do to the economy. What about the environmental impact. Why could legislation designed to save the planet actually do it great ecological harm? What's the truth about carbon dioxide and what levels are ideal? We ask Leighton Steward, author of 'Fire, Ice and Paradise'.

A Mixed Bag on Education for Obama

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President Obama says he wants to overhaul the 'No Child Left Behind' law, by changing the system away from the pass/fail mark for schools to a more graded process. He is also pushing changes to the testing policy by which schools are judged. Are these good ideas? What's encouraging and what's discouraging about the Obama agenda? Will he really push to have bad teachers fired? And why is Obama's decision to let the DC vouchers program expire a sign that he's not committed to doing what's necessary to give every kid the best possible education? We ask Dr. Jay Greene, professor of education reform at the University of Arkansas and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute.

More Fiscal Irresponsibility

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On Thursday, the House of Representatives approved the largest-ever increase in the federal debt ceiling - to the tune of $1.9 trillion. The ceiling now stands at $14.3 trillion. South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson calls this a sad day for the American people as President Obama proposes the largest annual deficit in history. Wilson says the added PAYGO provisions are just a ruse and are littered with loopholes for a free-spending Congress. He also addresses the health care debate and the controversy over where to hold the 9-11 terror trials.

Obamacare, Immigration Both Dead

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Scott Brown will be sworn in today as the new U.S. senator from Massachusetts. John Gizzi of Human Events says this one vote kills any hopes of the Democrats passing their preferred version of health care legislation. He says we won't even see a pared-down version. Gizzi also predicts immigration reform is dead before it really even starts. He says Republicans are poised to win President Obama's former senate seat in Illinois and also make a run at the Indiana seat held by Democrat Evan Bayh.

Threats Mount, Obama Needs Clarity

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This week, intelligence leaders said an attempted Al Qaeda attack in the U.S. is 'certain' in the next few months. What's behind the heightened concern? What's the smartest way to stop the attack before it happens? And why would President Obama admitting the extent of the threat frm radical Islam be a huge step in that direction? We ask Dr. Walid Phares, terrorism expert and senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. We also ask him if the Taliban leader in Pakistan is really dead and what the impact will be if he is dead.

Climate House of Cards Crumbling

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More revelations this week cast further doubt on the veracity of the science behind the 'climate change' movement. What do these stories mean for the future of this debate? What have we learned about how the scientific community has worked to black dissenting views? And does this mean climate-related policies are less likely to approved? We ask Dr. Tim Ball, former professor of climatology at the University of Winnepeg.

What's Best for the Military?

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This week, Pentagon officials began the process which may lead to gays serving openly in the military. But is this good for military cohesion and readiness? What will it do for recruiting and retention? We ask retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Bob Maginnis. He also explains his concerns over President Obama increasingly assigning the military to handle climate change projects - at the likely expense of distracting us from real threats.

Dateline Washington
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	VIDEO REPORT: Greg Corombos reports on the decision to change the venue of the Terrorism trial in New York City. Greg's analysis and quotes from prominent guests.

Secure America or Appease Critics?

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Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso is part of a bipartisan group calling for federal funding to be withheld for the 9-11 trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his co-conspirators. Why are they taking this step? Will it pass Congress? Why does he see a civilian trial as a big mistake? And how does he react to President Obama's claim that the trial shows we can secure America and uphold our values at the same time?

Ford is Back in the Black
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	Ford Motor Company is reporting a profit for the past year, the latest sign that the automaker is bouncing back from a brutal stretch for domestic companies. Ford Global Communications Director Mark Truby explains what Ford got right and why it is seems to be turning the corner.

Illinois Dems 'Abject Failure'
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady says voters in his state are ready to throw out Democrats who have ruined the state over the past decade. He says the Blagojevich scandal and the big government agenda in Washington will result in big gains for Republicans - even in the governor's race and the campaign to replace President Obama in the U.S. Senate.

Keep KSM at Gitmo

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Retired U.S. Navy Captain Chuck Nash says the government should not spend hundreds of millions of dollars and risk American lives just to give Khalid Sheikh Mohammed a trial in civilian court. He also says the security risk is very real at a trial of this magnitude on American soil. Nash says the military tribunal is perfect for this trial. He also discusses the beefed up presence of the U.S. military in the Persian Gulf and what surprise Iran may have for the world in just 10 days.

More of the Same on Budget
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry says President Obama's new budget proposal is just more of the same big government agenda and does nothing to reduce deficits or create jobs. McHenry says there are proven ways to radically reduce the size of government without soaking everyone with higher taxes.

Bipartisanship and Terrorism
Download iTunes Subscribe Share	Arizona Rep. Trent Franks says he hopes last week's meeting between President Obama and House Republicans will foster some genuine dialogue and allow Republican ideas to be part of the Congressional debates. And while Franks says he opposes Obama's domestic agenda, he says the president's fundamental misunderstanding of the war on terror is even more concerning.