Ep. 151 - Ike Brannon

In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour, host Andrew Langer sits down with Ike Brannon, Senior Fellow at the Jack Kemp Foundation and longtime policy expert, to dive into the future of regulation, cost-benefit analysis, and Social Security reform.

They explore whether Washington is finally taking regulatory costs seriously, how paperwork reduction could help small businesses, and why repealing outdated regulations may not provide the savings many expect. Brannon also shares insights from his years at OMB, Treasury, and Capitol Hill, along with his perspective on Social Security’s looming solvency crisis.

The conversation touches on philosophy, politics, and practical solutions—plus Brannon’s personal side, from basketball courts to obscure 1980s films. If you care about government regulation, fiscal responsibility, and the future of retirement, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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