Douglas Holtz-Eakin

In this engaging discussion, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, Sarah Karlin-Smith from The Pink Sheet, Joanne Kenen of Johns Hopkins, and Douglas Holtz-Eakin from the American Action Forum delve into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial firing of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee. They explore the implications for public health and vaccine policy, alongside an open letter of dissent from NIH employees. Additionally, Holtz-Eakin clarifies the complexities and challenges of the Congressional Budget Office, shedding light on its vital role in health policy.

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, an economist and former director of the Congressional Budget Office, shares insights on the troubled housing market. He discusses the challenges facing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including their ongoing conservatorship. The potential privatization plan proposed by President Trump and its implications for homebuilding are explored. Holtz-Eakin emphasizes the need for zoning reform and lower real rates to invigorate housing, while advising caution against hastily pushing unready buyers into homeownership.

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum, and Kimberly Clausing, an expert in corporate tax law, dive into how recent fiscal policies are reshaping global capital and trade flows. They discuss the surprising resilience of economic growth amidst rising tariffs and the intricate relationship between tax policies and national values. The conversation highlights the impact of corporate taxation on investments, the implications of budget deficits, and the need for reforms that prioritize economic stability and social welfare.

Economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin, former director of the Congressional Budget Office, joins to dissect Trump's ambitious ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill.’ He discusses the bill's potential benefits for the economy amid complex political dynamics. Holtz-Eakin highlights the urgent need for entitlement reform and addresses growing national debt concerns stemming from past tax cuts. Their conversation reveals rifts within the GOP and emphasizes how this significant legislation reflects broader shifts in Republican ideologies about governance and fiscal responsibility.

Douglas Holtz Eakin, former chief economist for President George W. Bush, and Stephanie Kelton, economics professor and author of The Deficit Myth, dive deep into the implications of Trump's budget bill. They discuss how the bill could add $3 trillion to federal deficits, exploring cuts to essential services like Medicaid. The conversation highlights Modern Monetary Theory and questions around fiscal responsibility amidst rising national debt, while addressing the political challenges of tax reforms and the ongoing budget battles that influence economic policy.