Jay Newton-Small

Presidential-hopeful Rick Perry introduces his own flat tax plan

Global Politics

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican presidential hopeful, has proposed a flat tax plan that would be voluntary, and reduce the tax rate on most Americans. Republicans call it a tax cut for the rich.

Newt Gingrich campaign implodes: Assessing the 2012 GOP field

Global Politics

Congress more unpopular than President Bush

Global Politics

‘To the Point’: Philly Debate

Global Politics

Women Score in Key Senate Races

Egypt Comments at NAM on Syria Prompt Sharp Rebuttle from Assad Regime

Global Politics

Syria came under verbal attack Thursday at a conference of the Non-Aligned Movement in Iran.

The World

Assessing Newt’s Fate and the GOP’s Field of Presidential Hopefuls

Global Politics

Jay Newton-Small, Washington Correspondent for Time Magazine discusses how the news surrounding Gingrich and Palin will affect the pecking order of GOP presidential hopefuls.

The World

The agenda: housing and GDP numbers, midterm primaries, remembering Ted Kennedy’s death

Global Politics

A number of economic indicators are due out this week, including existing and new home sales, and 2nd quarter GDP figures ? all are expected to plummet. We also discuss the approaching first anniversary of Ted Kennedy’s death this week.

The World

Haitians seeking refuge in the US spark debate on immigration

Environment

More than two weeks after the earthquake struck in Haiti, destroying homes and tearing apart families, Haitians are scrambling to find new places to live. It is expected that many may seek refuge in Miami.

The World

Takeouts: Harry Reid’s jobs bill, Bode Miller wins gold, listeners’ top sports movie for sports-haters

Global Politics

WASHINGTON TAKEOUT: After a short recess, Senators will be returning to work Monday, and will be greeted by a jobs bill presented by Harry Reid. Time Magazine Washington correspondent Jay Newton-Small talks about the Republican reaction to the bill and what the implications could be for elections later this year. OLYMPICS TAKEOUT: From Vancouver, New […]