Why Libertarians Hate Kamala Harris' Economic Platform
The Reason Roundtable
Critique of Kamala Harris's Economic Proposals
This chapter critically analyzes Kamala Harris's recent economic policy proposals, including measures to combat price gouging, offer homebuyer subsidies, and reinstate the child tax credit. The speakers debate the effectiveness of these initiatives and highlight the contradictions in Harris's economic stance, questioning the sincerity of her political promises. They express skepticism about the overall impact of such proposals on public perception and political popularity, suggesting a trend towards superficial populism.
In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie welcome special guest Ben Dreyfuss onto the pod ahead of this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago to talk about Kamala Harris' truly terrible economic policy proposals.
02:48—Dreyfuss' YIMBY conversion thanks to Reason
13:20—Harris drops some lousy economic policy ideas.
32:37—The DNC begins.
44:25—Weekly Listener Question
53:33—Tariffs are timeless.
1:03:32—This week's cultural recommendations
Mentioned in this podcast:
"Kamala Harris' Dishonest and Stupid Price Control Proposal," by J.D. Tuccille
"DNC Readies for Protesters," by Liz Wolfe
"Harris' Economic Illiteracy," by Liz Wolfe
"Harris Joins the FTC's Food Fight Against Kroger-Albertsons Merger," by C. Jarrett Dieterle
"The times demand serious economic ideas. Harris supplies gimmicks." by the Washington Post editorial board
The price tag of @KamalaHarris's big, bold economic plan? According to penny pinchers at @BudgetHawks, a mere $1.7 to $2 trillion over the next decade. Given that gross debt is $35 trillion, maybe it's time to tap the brakes a bit?https://t.co/qA5wFJleLw pic.twitter.com/q80MwxoRD9
— Nick Gillespie (@nickgillespie) August 16, 2024
"When your opponent calls you 'communist,' maybe don't propose price controls?" Catherine Rampell
"How did Doug Emhoff hear Biden was out? After taking a SoulCycle class in WeHo. Without his phone," by Kevin Rector
"Database Nation: The Upside of 'Zero Privacy,'" by Declan Mccullagh
"Alien: Romulus Is a Slick, Empty Franchise Pastiche," by Peter Suderman
The Calm Down Substack by Ben Dreyfuss
https://x.com/nickgillespie/status/1824430467191312525
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Audio production by Ian Keyser; assistant production by Hunt Beaty.
Music: "Angeline," by The Brothers Steve
- Video Editor: Ian Keyser
- Producer: Hunt Beaty
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