Let People Prosper
Vance Ginn, Ph.D.
What works best to let people prosper? Join leading free-market economist Vance Ginn, Ph.D. as he works to understand this question through weekly interviews with interesting people on Tuesdays and weekly economic updates on Fridays. His insights build on past lessons, being president of Ginn Economic Consulting, and contributing to more than 15 think tanks while formerly teaching economics in academia and serving as chief economist of the White House's OMB. Dr. Ginn is a Christian, husband, father of three kids, classical liberal, and rock drummer who resides near Austin, Texas.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 54min
Failure of Good Intentions & Progressive Policy with Ben Ayanian | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 116🎙️
Join me for Episode 116 of the Let People Prosper Show with Ben Ayanian for a fantastic conversation about how good intentions don’t make good policy. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, where he studied philosophy, business law, and political science. He is also the author of the book, Beyond Intention: How Progressive Economic Policy Initiatives Would Harm Society's Most Vulnerable.Subscribe, share, and rate the Let People Prosper Show, and visit vanceginn.substack.com for show notes and vanceginn.com for more insights.
Sep 30, 2024 • 14min
SALT Tax, Nuclear Race, Property Tax Solutions | This Week's Economy Ep. 80
In episode 80 of This Week's Economy, I discuss the SALT tax deduction problems, California’s social media law concerns, nuclear power race with China, VP debate challenges, presidential candidates miss pro-growth policies, and Texas can eliminate property taxes.Watch the episode, or listen to it on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and visit my website vanceginn.com and newsletter vanceginn.substack.com for more information.
Sep 26, 2024 • 42min
Costs of Regulating Away Parenting and Innovation with Jessica Melugin | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 115🎙️
Join me for Episode 115 of the Let People Prosper Show with Jessica Melugin as we discuss the high costs of regulations, the costs of regulating social media for minors instead of empowering parents to parent, and the next steps with AI from a free-market perspective. She is director of the Center for Technology & Innovation at the Competitive Enterprise Institute.
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Sep 23, 2024 • 13min
Why Government Handouts Don’t Support Prosperity | This Week's Economy Ep. 79📈
In episode 78 of This Week's Economy, I discuss the need for improvements in patient care, property tax burdens, taxpayer giveaways, protectionism, federal spending, and overfunding public education. Get the show notes at vanceginn.substack.com.
Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 2min
Debating the Constitution and Trade Policy with John Hendrickson | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 114🎙️
Join me for Episode 114 of the Let People Prosper Show with John Hendrickson as we discuss the importance of the U.S. Constitution, debate over trade protectionism, outline the pro-growth policies in Iowa, and consider the pros and cons of the “New Right.” He is the Policy Director for Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 12min
Presidential Debate Ignored Spending Problem | This Week's Economy Ep. 78 📈
In episode 78 of This Week's Economy, I discuss the presidential debate, elevated inflation, overspending on public education, high housing prices, and much more while noting how pro-growth policies are needed to let people prosper. Get the show notes at www.vanceginn.substack.com.
Sep 12, 2024 • 43min
Empowering Women Through Sound Policy and Strong Economy with Stacy Blakeley | Let People Prosper Ep. 113🎙️
Join me for Episode 113 of the Let People Prosper Show with Stacy Blakeley, CEO of The Policy Circle, as we discuss her policy work to advance women in their careers with more economic freedom, which also advances men’s careers.
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Sep 9, 2024 • 15min
Presidential Candidates Ignore How Nothing is Free | This Week's Economy Ep. 77 📈
In episode 77 of This Week's Economy, I break down the flawed economic promises of presidential candidates who ignore that nothing is truly free. From proposed AI regulations and fracking policies to tax plans and protectionism, I explore the impact these issues have on innovation, energy independence, and economic growth while highlighting why free-market solutions are key to prosperity.Get the show notes and more information at vanceginn.substack.com.
Sep 3, 2024 • 44min
How to Run Wars with Dr. Abby Hall | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 112🎙️
Join me for Episode 112 of the Let People Prosper Show with Dr. Abby Hall as we discuss her fantastic book How to Run Wars: A Confidential Playbook for the National Security Elite. She is an Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Tampa and received her PhD in Economics from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
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Aug 30, 2024 • 15min
How Election Agendas Miss Growth Message | This Week's Economy Ep. 76 📈
Check out episode 76 of This Week's Economy. I discuss whether the Fed will cut interest rates, the anti-growth message by Harris-Walz, problems with tariffs by Trump-Vance, support by RFK, Jr. of Trump, school choice in Texas, and a boom in cities in red states, and much more.Get the show notes at vanceginn.substack.com.
