The Constitutionality of Obamacare (Audio: Interview)
In an interview on Janet Mefferd Live, IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses the constitutional principle behind the mandate of Obamacare and the latest in a case pending before the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Obamacare's Bad Day in Court (Audio: Interview)
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has heard arguments from 18 states challenging Obamacare's constitutionality in the wake of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's scrapping of the law’s individual mandate penalty. IPI’s Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses what’s next with WBOB’s Ed Dean.
Ron Wyden Wants To Break Medicare Part D (Audio: Interview)
In an interview with WIBA/WISN host Vicki McKenna, IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews explains why Sen. Ron Wyden's idea to impose back-door price controls on Medicare Part D is bad news for seniors.
Trump and Kim, Antifa, AOC Visits the Border, Democratic Debates (Audio: Interview)
Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses the latest headlines with GCN’s Mike Siegel, including the Portland, Ore. Antifa-led attacks that injured conservative demonstrators, President Trump’s historic meeting with Kim Jong Un, AOC’s visit to the southern border, and a reflection on the Democratic debates and which candidates are pulling away from the herd.
The Democratic Debates: Not So Happy Warriors (Audio: Interview)
On Point of View with host Kerby Anderson and Lt. Col. Allen West, IPI’s Dr. Merrill Matthews reflects on the Democratic debates, observing how the Democratic Party is moving farther to the left and also attacking job-creating corporate America as the enemy of the state.
Trump Takes a Big Step Toward a Conservative Health Insurance Vision (Audio: Interview)
Speaking to WAVA’s Don Kroah, IPI’s Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses President Trump’s latest health care initiative, which is giving workers more flexibility for health reimbursement arrangements, which will boost individuals' access to affordable health coverage and spur them to be serious health care shoppers.
Iran Takes Down a U.S. Drone; Now What? (Audio: Interview)
Merrill Matthews joins the WBAP Morning News discussing Iran’s takedown of an American drone, President Trump’s response, and what barriers the president may face regarding retaliation.
Tariffs and Middle East Tensions (Audio: Interview)
On WBOB's Ed Dean Show, IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses the stability of oil prices despite Iranian provocations in the Mideast, and how tariffs are taxes and drive up the cost of goods.
Abbott Uses Emergency Powers to Renew Plumbers Licensing Board (Audio: Interview)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order to revive the state plumbers licensing board after the Texas Legislature allowed it to expire under sunset provisions. Tom Giovanetti tells 660 AM - The Answer's Mark Davis Show why the governor's actions are problematic for limited government proponents.
Not Everyone's Pleased with Trump's Climate Modeling Reform (Audio: Interview)
In a live, in-studio discussion with Kerby Anderson on Point of View, IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses how the Trump administration is changing how the EPA and other agencies approach their predictions driving climate policies.