Let People Prosper

President Trump’s recent visit to the Federal Reserve was more than symbolic—it was a direct challenge. At a time when Americans are grappling with rising grocery bills, housing costs, and debt payments, the Fed is spending up to $3.1 billion to renovate its D.C. headquarters. Trump’s question—“What’s going on at the Fed?”—is one more people are starting to ask, and rightly so.How do we actually spur growth? It’s encouraging to see the administration tackling that question, but some of the answers, like new tariffs, risk doing more harm than good by raising costs on American consumers.In this week’s edition, we’ll dive into the latest trade developments, GDP and jobs reports, Texas’ special legislative session, the new Trump AI action plan, and more. You can catch the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcast, or Spotify.Visit: VanceGinn.comSubscribe: VanceGinn.Substack.com

What’s going on in South Carolina? A lot more than people realize—and not all of it’s good.In this week’s Let People Prosper Show, I sit down with Sam Aaron, Research Director at the South Carolina Policy Council and one of the most promising young voices in state-level policy today. Sam and I have worked together for years on the Responsible South Carolina Budget. In this episode, we dig into the real issues driving South Carolina’s future: from runaway spending to the need for bold tax reform, smarter judicial selection, and a stronger education marketplace.Sam is clear-eyed and sharp-tongued. He’s not afraid to say it: "Government kind of sucks at everything." But that’s not defeatism—it’s a call to action. People in government need limits, people in markets need breathing room, and taxpayers need better advocates. This episode is all about what it’ll take to keep South Carolina competitive, accountable, and free.For more insights, visit vanceginn.com. You can also get even greater value by subscribing to my Substack newsletter at vanceginn.substack.com. Please share with your friends, family, and broader social media network. 

America’s healthcare system is the most expensive in the world, costing nearly $5 trillion annually—almost $15,000 per person.Yet despite that staggering price tag, millions of Americans still struggle to access basic care. Routine procedures are delayed for months, providers are buried in bureaucracy, and even those with insurance often feel powerless and frustrated. If healthcare is meant to help people heal, our current system is failing.So how did we end up here—and what can be done to fix it?That’s precisely what I tackle in This Week’s Economy. We’ll explore the roots of our broken healthcare system—and the path to empower patients.You can catch the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcast, or Spotify.Visit: VanceGinn.comSubscribe: VanceGinn.Substack.com

What if we stopped pretending that insurance coverage equals care?In this week’s Let People Prosper Show, I’m joined by Dean Waldman, MD MBA—physician, policy expert, and my co-author of our recent book, Empower Patients: Two Doctors’ Cure for Healthcare. We tackle what’s truly broken in American healthcare: it’s not just the cost or complexity, but who holds the power. Spoiler: it’s not the patient.From Medicaid to Medicare, and private insurance to the ACA, the system we have today serves bureaucrats, insurers, and politicians, not the people receiving care. Dr. Dean and I break down why health care isn’t a right, why it is a service, and how we can return to patient-first solutions. If you’re ready to rethink how America does healthcare, this conversation is for you!For more insights, visit vanceginn.com. You can also get even greater value by subscribing to my Substack newsletter at vanceginn.substack.com. Please share with your friends, family, and broader social media network. 

It’s time to set the record straight on prices. They’re not just random numbers set by sellers—they’re powerful signals that reflect what the market is willing to pay for goods and services.But when the government steps in—through price controls, subsidies, or bailouts—those signals get distorted. This results in market confusion, unintended consequences, and long-term economic harm.In this episode of This Week’s Economy, I break down why prices matter and why policymakers need to tread carefully. You can catch the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcast, or Spotify.Visit: VanceGinn.comSubscribe: VanceGinn.Substack.com

What happens when your life changes in an instant, and you have to rebuild it from the ground up?In this week’s Let People Prosper Show, I talk with Rachel Barkley, a policy advocate, wife, mother, and one of the most resilient individuals I know. After a rare spinal cord tumor left her paralyzed just weeks after giving birth to her first child, Rachel began a long and painful road of recovery—one marked by faith, perseverance, and incremental miracles.But her story isn’t just one of personal triumph. Rachel now leads state and national efforts to reform the safety net for individuals with disabilities and those facing hardship. She’s championing policies like the One Door Policy to streamline services, shift the conversation from “able-bodied” to work-capable, and ensure the system supports human dignity and independence. Don’t miss this episode!For more insights, visit vanceginn.com. You can also get even greater value by subscribing to my Substack newsletter at vanceginn.substack.com. Please share with your friends, family, and broader social media network. 

My family recently returned to Texas after a week-long vacation in Colorado. It was heartbreaking to come home to news of the deadly flooding in Kerrville, which took so many lives. While our area was spared, the grief and devastation in nearby communities are deeply felt. My prayers are with the families who are mourning and those beginning the hard work of rebuilding.Policy usually slows down in the summer, but this year is different. From the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill to new tariff developments and a special legislative session starting in Texas next week, there’s a lot to catch up on.You can catch the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcast, or Spotify.Visit: VanceGinn.comSubscribe: VanceGinn.Substack.com

What happens when men lose their sense of meaning? Why are so many in their prime—ages 25 to 45—struggling to lead lives that matter?In this week’s Let People Prosper Show, I talk with Rick Walker, entrepreneur and author of 9 Steps to Build a Life of Meaning, about the personal and cultural challenges facing today’s men. We delve into topics ranging from failure and faith to entrepreneurship, books, family, and the transformative power of silence. Rick shares hard-won lessons from business, nonprofit work, and fatherhood—and he doesn’t hold back. This episode serves as a wake-up call and a roadmap for those who are ready to take personal responsibility and grow.For more insights, visit vanceginn.com. You can also get even greater value by subscribing to my Substack newsletter at vanceginn.substack.com. 

There's no shortage of economic confusion in Washington, from tariffs and trade wars to myths about trade deficits. But these misguided narratives lead to bad policies that raise consumer costs, hurt workers, and weaken America’s economy.Let’s set the record straight.Tariffs don’t create jobs—they destroy them. Protectionism raises prices, stifles innovation, and undermines our competitiveness. It’s time to get back to economic basics.During This Week’s Economy, I’m breaking down what trade is, why it matters, and how free markets—not government planners—create prosperity.You can catch the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcast, or Spotify.Visit: VanceGinn.comSubscribe: VanceGinn.Substack.com

What if education dollars followed students, not systems?That’s the idea Milton Friedman planted decades ago, and it’s the one powering the school choice revolution sweeping America today. In this week’s Let People Prosper Show, I talk with Robert Enlow, President and CEO of EdChoice, to discuss how the movement is finally turning Friedman’s vision into reality.Robert brings deep experience and a clear-eyed view of what’s working—and what still needs fixing. We discuss Universal Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), state-level successes such as Arizona’s, the dangers of federal overreach, and the rapid growth of innovation in education across the country. If you care about parental rights, accountability, or economic freedom, this one’s for you.For more insights, visit vanceginn.com. You can also get even greater value by subscribing to my Substack newsletter at vanceginn.substack.com.