Let People Prosper

On today's episode of the "Let People Prosper" show, which was recorded on March 21, 2023, I'm thankful to be joined by Dr. Max Gulker, Senior Policy Analyst at Reason Foundation. We discuss: - The myth about "big tech" companies being a "monopoly," such as Amazon, Twitter, etc.; - The antitrust and regulatory threats by Federal Trade Commission’s Chair Lina Khan (here’s her foundational article); and - The future of technology for us to prosper with network effects and freedom. Please rate this episode a 5-star and share with your network if you enjoyed this podcast! Find show notes, thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more at my website and Substack newsletter.

Thank you for listening to the fourth episode of "This Week's Economy," where I briefly recap and share my insights every Friday morning on key economic and policy news at the national and state levels. Today, I cover: - The latest inflation rate report, its significance, and contributing factors like the Federal Reserve's balance sheet, and influence on the housing market; - Texas Senate budget, property tax relief efforts in Texas, school choice news across the country; and - Why the value of the American dollar faces serious threats, the importance of digital currencies but concerns of a central bank digital currency, and more. Please rate this show 5 stars and leave a review if you enjoyed it! For show notes, thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more at my website or Substack newsletter.

On today's episode of the "Let People Prosper" show, which was recorded on March 31, 2023, I'm thankful to be joined by Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy in Louisiana. We discuss the Pelican Institute’s “Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda” which includes: What are the biggest barriers impeding Louisiana's growth and fueling its net out-migration; How the complicated tax code burdens Louisianans and why it needs an overhaul that includes responsible budgeting; and How there’s a need to advance school choice, unleash new technologies, and much more to empower individuals, parents, families, and entrepreneurs to reach their full potential and flourish. Please like this video and subscribe to the channel if you enjoyed this podcast! For show notes, thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more at my personal website or Substack newsletter where you can get every episode in your inbox.

Thank you for listening to the third episode of "This Week's Economy," a new series of the "Let People Prosper" podcast, where I quickly recap and share my insights every Friday morning on key economic news from the preceding week. Today, I cover: - What the newest jobs report tells us about the economy and what measures show that we're headed for a recession; - Why the U.S. banking industry is headed for more trouble following the recent collapse of SVB and Signature Bank; and - The future of Texas' and Louisiana's economies based on new School Choice efforts, state budgets, and poverty-relief initiatives. Please like this video and subscribe to the channel if you enjoyed this podcast! For show notes, thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more at my website or Substack newsletter.

On today's episode of the "Let People Prosper" show, which was recorded on March 31, 2023, I'm thankful to be joined by Annie Spilman, Texas State Director at the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Austin, Texas. We discuss: Which policies help businesses to thrive in Texas and beyond; Regulations that are impeding businesses from prospering more, and the benefits of the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act (HB 2127 in 2023); and Why Texas must reduce burdensome local spending and property taxes. Please rate this show 5 stars and leave a review if you enjoyed it! Find show notes, thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more on my website.

Thank you for listening to the second episode of "This Week's Economy," a new series of the "Let People Prosper" podcast, where I quickly recap and share my insights every Friday morning on key economic news from the preceding week. Today, I cover: What the latest economic indicators tell us about the economies of the U.S., Texas, and Louisiana, and where things are heading. How the Texas House’s budget for the upcoming 2024-25 period increases substantially, leaving less money available for needed property tax relief, as I recently wrote in this report; and How the Biden administration’s green energy agenda increases poverty and why it must stop (Read my op-ed at Real Clear Energy). Please rate this show 5 stars if you enjoyed the podcast! For thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more at my website: https://www.vanceginn.com/.

On today's episode of the "Let People Prosper" show, which was recorded on Feb. 24, 2023, I'm honored to be joined by Dr. Tyler Goodspeed, who is an economist, fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, and was acting chairman of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers from 2020 - 2021. We discuss: 1) His fascinating experience working inside the White House in numerous roles from 2017 - 2021; 2) What decisions led to present-day inflationary pressures, and why we need market growth; and 3) Why America is at high risk for a recession as well as reasons to be optimistic for future improvement and much more. Please like this video and subscribe to the channel if you enjoyed this podcast! For thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more at my website: https://www.vanceginn.com/.

Thank you for listening to the first episode of "This Week's Economy," a new series of the "Let People Prosper" podcast, where I quickly recap and share my expertise on all the economic news from the preceding week every Friday morning. Today, I cover: 1) How much the Fed raised the federal funds rate, why, and what that means for the economy; 2) Current inflation numbers and likely job losses and economic bust; and 3) How the Fed raising rates and Congress' excessive spending is impacting the banking sector and the SVB bank collapse. Please rate this show 5 stars and leave a review if you enjoyed it! For thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more at my website: https://www.vanceginn.com/.

In today's episode of the "Let People Prosper" podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Vincent Geloso, who shares his insights on: 1) The importance of economic freedom, especially as it relates to income mobility and inequality among countries and states; 2) The roles of societal, cultural, and economic institutions in unleashing poverty and promoting prosperity for people; and 3) The damage of over-regulations, such as occupational licensing barriers and more. For thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more at my website: https://www.vanceginn.com/. Please rate with 5 stars and subscribe to the Let People Prosper Show if you enjoyed this episode. And be sure to check out the other episodes.

On today's episode of the "Let People Prosper" show, which was recorded on March 6, 2023, I'm honored to be joined by Dr. Arthur Laffer, legendary economist and 2019 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.   We discuss:     1) How raising income taxes disincentivizes work and productivity, slows growth, lowers tax collections (the Laffer Curve), and more from his new book Taxes Have Consequences;   2) Why intellectual honesty in economics is essential no matter the politics;   3) What went into the economic policy decisions inside the White House with Nixon, Reagan, Clinton, Trump, and more.   For thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more at my website: https://www.vanceginn.com/. Please rate with 5 stars and subscribe to the Let People Prosper Show if you enjoyed this episode. And be sure to check out the other episodes.