Phil Kerpen

Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and economic commentator, joins to tackle the nation’s affordability crisis. He discusses the disastrous effects of Obamacare and critiques the Fed's handling of inflation under Jerome Powell. The conversation highlights the importance of local policies on housing affordability and warns against risky federal housing plans. Kerpen also addresses the implications of 50-year mortgages and stresses the need for regulatory reform to alleviate construction costs and improve housing availability.

Phil Kerpen from American Commitment joins to discuss his optimism regarding Trump's selections for public health roles, contrasting with the current Democratic message crisis. They explore shifting COVID narratives and skepticism about future health emergencies. The conversation also touches on civic activism and parallels between past and present political climates. Additionally, they delve into the implications of government health policies, revealing connections to pharmaceutical funding and the significance of transparency in public health governance.

Matt Taibbi, a renowned journalist, Phil Kerpen, president of a conservative advocacy group, and Corey DeAngelis, school choice advocate, dive into pressing issues. They discuss the CDC's attempts at damage control surrounding misleading COVID-19 narratives. The trio critiques teacher unions as many Chicago educators refuse to return to classrooms, while parents increasingly demand school choice. They also unpack the media's sensationalism surrounding January 6 and the political ramifications for the GOP in 2024, exploring the debate over educational equity and parental rights.