Episode 73 is with Dr. Gale Pooley, adjunct scholar at The Cato Institute, senior fellow at The Discovery Institute, and co-author of the new book, "Superabundance."
Gale and I discuss the following and more: 1) The state of abundance in America and how we compare to other countries; 2) How government interference through regulations and subsidies are restricting healthcare, education, and entrepreneurs; and 3) Why AI should be embraced, not feared, and money is not our most valuable economic asset. If you found today's discussion valuable, be sure to check out Gale's book: https://www.cato.org/books/superabundance Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com).
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Don’t miss episode 72 of the Let People Prosper show with guest Avik Roy, president of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP).
We discuss America’s biggest economic problems and how to solve them. Avik and I discuss the following and more:
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I hope you all had a wonderful holiday yesterday, and thank you for tuning in to today’s 36th episode of “This Week’s Economy.” This episode includes a special opportunity for one of you to win a complimentary year-long subscription to this newsletter, which is essential in light of my transitioning to a paid format soon. Click the link to enter the giveaway. Don’t miss episode 71 of the Let People Prosper show with Dr. Norman Horn, president of the Libertarian Christian Institute and co-author of “Faith Seeking Freedom.”
We consider controversial questions to help Christians understand how to glorify God in the marketplace. Dr. Horn and I discuss the following and more:
There’s much to every person’s journey. Mine has many cycles that made me the man I am today. The video above and the document below tells my story of a key cycle that highlights a peak, trough, and subsequent peak on the anniversary of this life-changing event. I've included pictures throughout that will hopefully give you a good perspective. Moral of the story: Even “rockstars” can make a difference! #LetPeopleProsper Don’t miss episode 70 of the Let People Prosper Show podcast with guest Pete Sepp, president of the National Taxpayers Union.
We discuss the key issues facing AI, technology, and many others. While we recorded this before Biden’s latest executive order regulating AI, we hit on many reasons why we should reject this approach. I am discouraged by President Biden’s new executive order that aims to “harness” artificial intelligence. Pete and I discuss:
Full show notes here. Today, I'm joined on episode 68 of the "Let People Prosper" show by Dr. Carlos Carvalho who is a Professor in Statistics at the University of Texas-Austin and Director of the Salem Center.
Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). We discuss: 1) Economic lessons that Dr. Carvalho learned living in Brazil during the 80s while the nation suffered from hyperinflation and how it relates to current overspending by Congress in the U.S. (see more on this in my episode with Dr. John Cochrane); 2) The importance of federalism and letting markets work; and 3) How the pandemic was mishandled and the importance of understanding tradeoffs. Be sure to check out and subscribe to the "Human ReAction" podcast.
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Why the Rich Getting Richer Benefits the Poor and Middle Class w Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm10/30/2023 Today, I'm joined on episode 68 of the "Let People Prosper" show by Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm. Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com).
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I hope you enjoy the fantastic 67th Let People Prosper Show episode with TX State Rep. Brian Harrison! Please subscribe to my newsletter if you haven’t already, and subscribe to my podcast wherever you get yours. I would appreciate it if you would also rate and review my podcast! Brian (bio) and I discuss:
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Today, I'm joined on episode 65 of the "Let People Prosper Show" by Alexandra (Lexi) Hudson, writer, speaker, and founder of Civic Renaissance. Lexi (bio) and I discuss:
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Taylor and I discuss: 1) The critical roles of accessible energy and technology for abundant living among Americans; 2) How Americans feel about “big tech” companies and AI according to recent polls anTaylor’s bio:
For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, check out my website (www.vanceginn.com) and please subscribe to my newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com), share this post, and leave a comment. Click below to watch the episode and read on for show notes: We discuss:
1) The potential comeback of COVID shutdows and mask mandates, and why that would be fruitless for communities and public health; 2) How to reform the broken U.S. safety net system with the implementation of Empowerment Accounts, and how these differ from Universal Basic Income; and 3) How high property taxes in Texas are making home ownership unattainable for many or are driving seniors out of their homes, and how Texas could reasonably reduce property taxes until they are eliminated. Be sure to check out and subscribe to the "This Week in Bitcoin" podcast. You can watch this episode and others along with my Let People Prosper Show on YouTube or listen to it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or Anchor. Please share, subscribe, like, and leave a 5-star rating! For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, check out my website (www.vanceginn.com) and please subscribe to my newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com), share this post, and leave a comment. Click below to watch the episode and read on for show notes: We discuss:
1) Why he believes an economic bust is coming based on lending activities and economic indicators, and where there's corruption in the banking industry; 2) How high home mortgage rates after low rates during the pandemic are restricting supply, and how this affects the housing market; and 3) How the U.S. can rebuild its waning creditworthiness by Congress balancing the budget and putting taxpayer dollars to better use, and his thoughts on the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Dory’s bio:
For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, please check out my website (www.vanceginn.com) and subscribe to my newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com), share this post, and leave a comment. Today, I cover: 1) National:
3) Other: My thoughts on the DOJ lawsuit against Google for violating antitrust laws and why I believe it's an attack on consumers and capitalism. You can watch this TWE episode and others along with my Let People Prosper Show on YouTube or listen to it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or Anchor. Please share, subscribe, like, and leave a 5-star rating!
For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, please check out my website (www.vanceginn.com) and subscribe to my newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com), share this post, and leave a comment. Thank you for listening to the Let People Prosper Show podcast and for reading the newsletter for show notes and key economic insights. Click below to watch the episode and read on for show notes: We discuss:
1) How Medicaid evolved from its origins and throughout the pandemic, and need for reform; 2) How Obamacare continues to affect the health care industry, distort prices, and influence how employers provide health care coverage; and 3) How government intervention in health care alters the flow of supply and demand and what changes should be made to improve the system. Brian’s bio:
For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, please check out my website (www.vanceginn.com) and subscribe to my newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com), share this post, and leave a comment. LPP Bonus Episode | Why Tariffs, Immigration & Antitrust Laws can be HARMFUL w "The Immigration Guy"9/6/2023 In this bonus episode, we discuss: 1) How immigration helps the U.S. economy and the truth behind common immigration myths, such as fear that immigrants "steal jobs," 2) Why the tariffs against China didn't work, and the tyranny of excessive government spending; and 3) Dangers of antitrust laws, and the importance of letting markets work. Be sure to check out and subscribe to “The Immigration Guy” podcast.
You can watch this episode and others along with my Let People Prosper Show on YouTube or listen to it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or Anchor. Please share, subscribe, like, and leave a 5-star rating! For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, check out my website (www.vanceginn.com) and please subscribe to my newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com), share this post, and leave a comment. We discuss: 1) How antitrust laws harm capitalism, why free markets work better with less government interference, and how people misunderstand antitrust laws; 2) What people, especially younger generations, misunderstand about capitalism, what it is and isn't, and how most of us on either side of the political aisle have more in common than not; and 3) How Hannah believes the country could change for the better, and her fascinating background from being a singer/songwriter and interning for Taylor Swift's team to becoming a liberty warrior. Hannah’s bio:
You can watch this episode and others along with my Let People Prosper Show on YouTube or listen to it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or Anchor. Please share, subscribe, like, and leave a 5-star rating! For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, please check out my website (www.vanceginn.com) and subscribe to my newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com), share this post, and leave a comment. We discuss: 1) What findings compelled him to switch his economic beliefs from being a communist to a free-market capitalist; 2) Observations from his experience living and working in Taiwan, including the power of free markets and what the U.S. could learn from them; and 3) What it will take for Americans to wake up to the horrors of government overreach, ways the government currently violates the Constitution, and much more. Peter’s bio:
You can watch this episode and others along with my Let People Prosper Show on YouTube or listen to it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or Anchor. Please share, subscribe, like, and leave a 5-star rating! For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, please check out my website (www.vanceginn.com and subscribe to my newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com), share this post, and leave a comment. Let People Prosper BONUS Episode w This Week in Bitcoin | Will Crypto Be the Next U.S. Currency?8/23/2023 In this episode, we discuss: 1) Why the U.S. dollar is weakening, and whether cryptocurrency has the potential to replace the dollar as the currency; 2) How antitrust laws harm competition and threaten sectors like tech; and 3) What the election in Argentina could mean for its economy, and more! Be sure to check out and subscribe to the "This Week in Bitcoin" podcast.
You can watch this episode and others along with my Let People Prosper Show on YouTube or listen to it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, or Anchor. Please share, subscribe, like, and leave a 5-star rating! For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, check out my website (https://www.vanceginn.com/) and please subscribe to my newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com), share this post, and leave a comment. In this episode, we discuss: 1) The importance of economic freedom, how it is measured, the rule of law, and the importance of protecting private property; 2) Myths about which European countries are socialist and the history of different economic institutions in Poland, including his latest work “The Road to Socialism and Back: An Economic History of Poland, 1939–2019”; and 3) A history of socialism and communism, what Marx failed to see in countries with capitalism or socialism, and reasons to be optimistic about economic freedom and prosperity worldwide. Matt’s bio:
For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, check out my website (https://www.vanceginn.com/) and please subscribe to my newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com), share this post, and leave a comment. In this episode, we discuss: 1) How Arkansas continues to grapple with the same issues decade after decade, including a broken foster care system, high poverty rates, and poor K-12 reading scores; 2) Why safety net reforms are key to Arkansas' flourishing, specifically concerning Medicaid; and 3) How more school choice would put Arkansas on the map, and why Arkansas has the potential to be the next go-to state like Texas, Florida, and Tennessee. Nic’s bio:
For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, check out my website (https://www.vanceginn.com/) and please subscribe to my newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com), share this post, and leave a comment. In this episode, we discuss: 1) The flawed green energy agenda, how it centralizes power, enables China, and stifles free markets (watch the hearing before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee where we both testified on how destructive is the green energy agenda); 2) Why wind and solar can never replace fossil fuels and the harmful effects of trying to eradicate all fossil fuel usage; and 3) How "Bidenomics" is empowering foreign nations while putting the U.S. at a disadvantage, and more. Daniel’s bio:
For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, check out my website (https://www.vanceginn.com/) and please subscribe to my newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com), share this post, and leave a comment. In this episode, I discuss the following with John Mozena: 1) How politicians, even on the right, incorporate components of "sidewalk socialism" and why this is a dangerous game; 2) How corporate welfare is disrupting the natural flow of spontaneous order in society, destroying states, and corrupting universities; and 3) Why decreased spending and regulations are the best paths forward to human flourishing and more. John’s bio:
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