In Episode 200 of the Let People Prosper Show, Vance Ginn interviews Jeramy Kitchen, president of Texas Policy Research, about the future of fiscal conservatism and liberty in Texas.

The conversation explores the growing disconnect between Texas’s reputation for freedom and the reality of rising government spending, persistent property taxes, corporate welfare, and limited transparency inside the legislative process.

Vance and Jeramy also discuss:

The importance of legislative transparency, spending restraint, school choice, regulatory overreach,
and how Texas can remain a national leader for economic freedom and prosperity.

This special 200th episode also reflects on the importance of citizen engagement and accountability in protecting the principles that made Texas successful.

Listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Show notes at Substack at vanceginn.substack.com. 

​In Episode 199 of the Let People Prosper Show, Vance Ginn interviews Patrick McLaughlin of the Hoover Institution about how regulation affects transportation, freight costs, and economic growth.

The discussion explores how regulatory accumulation functions as a hidden tax across the economy, raising prices for consumers while slowing productivity and investment. They also discuss freight transportation, supply chain efficiency, the response to the East Palestine derailment, and why policymakers should focus on measurable, outcome-based regulation rather than symbolic mandates.

This episode highlights why transportation and regulatory policy matter far more to everyday affordability than most people realize.

Listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Show notes on Substack. 

​In Episode 198 of the Let People Prosper Show, I sit down with Jack Salmon of the Mercatus Center to discuss one of the most important lessons in state policy: people respond to incentives.

Politicians often claim they can raise taxes only on “the rich” without consequences. But high earners, entrepreneurs, and capital are increasingly mobile. When states raise taxes too aggressively, they risk driving away investment, weakening their tax base, and creating deeper fiscal problems over time.

This episode covers tax migration, wealth taxes, Washington State’s new high-income tax, state competitiveness, and why spending restraint is the foundation of sustainable fiscal policy.

The better path is clear: lower and flatter taxes, disciplined spending, economic freedom, and policies that attract people rather than punish productivity.

Watch or listen to Episode 198 on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify, and get show notes at vanceginn.substack.com. 

​Everyone knows the economy is a top issue for voters. Housing affordability, gas prices, inflation, and rising everyday costs are shaping how Americans make decisions at the polls. Our leaders should be focused on policies that lower costs, expand opportunity, and make it easier for families and businesses to get ahead. But recent policies are unfortunately ignoring the root causes, instead adding complexity, raising costs, and weakening the incentives that drive growth.

In this episode of This Week’s Economy, we break down the latest data — from economic reports and migration trends to the Federal Reserve and energy prices— to show what’s really happening beneath the surface, and what it will take to build a more affordable and prosperous economy.

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​Why do strong ideas so often fail in the real world?

In Episode 195 of the Let People Prosper Show, I sit down with Josh Bandoch to explore the gap between being right and being persuasive. Drawing on research from psychology, economics, and communication, this episode explains why facts alone rarely change minds—and what actually does.

We discuss the most common mistakes people make when trying to persuade others, how emotion and identity shape decision-making, and what strategies can help good ideas break through in a polarized environment.

Whether you’re working in public policy, business, or leadership, this episode provides practical tools for communicating more effectively and helping ideas that expand opportunity actually gain traction.

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​Artificial intelligence is transforming the economy—but the policy response may be doing more harm than good.

In Episode 194 of the Let People Prosper Show, I sit down with Logan Kolas of the American Consumer Institute to examine the surge in state-level AI regulation and what it means for innovation, competition, and consumer welfare.

As lawmakers across the country rush to regulate AI, many are creating a fragmented patchwork of rules that risk increasing costs, slowing technological progress, and limiting opportunity. This episode explores why these policies often miss the mark and what a more effective, pro-growth framework could look like.

If the United States wants to lead in AI while protecting consumers, it will need policies grounded in sound economics—not fear-driven regulation.

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Economics isn’t just about money—it’s about how people make decisions in a world of scarcity.

In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I talk with Jimmy DeNicco of Rice University about the core principles of economics and how they apply to real-world issues like trade, immigration, regulation, and growth.

If you want to better understand policy, prosperity, and how the world works, this conversation is a great place to start.

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​America’s economic future depends on energy—and not just more of it, but energy that is reliable, scalable, and affordable.
As demand surges from artificial intelligence, data centers, electrification, and advanced manufacturing, the need for always-on power is becoming more urgent. Intermittent sources alone can’t meet that demand. The next phase of growth will require a serious conversation about energy abundance.

In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I sit down with Brian Gitt of Oklo to discuss how advanced nuclear reactors could play a central role in meeting that challenge.

We explore the economics of next-generation nuclear, the rise of AI-driven electricity demand, and how innovative models like build-own-operate could reshape how power is delivered. We also examine the policy landscape and the barriers that continue to slow energy innovation in the United States.

If the goal is stronger economic growth, improved national security, and greater opportunity, then energy policy must focus on expanding supply and enabling innovation—not restricting it.

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​Affordability has become the central economic challenge for American families. Rising costs in housing, healthcare, childcare, and everyday essentials continue to outpace income gains—leaving many asking which policies will actually make a difference.

In Episode 190 of the Let People Prosper Show, I sit down with Michael R. Strain, Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss inflation, tariffs, and the future of conservative economic policy.

This conversation cuts through political narratives to focus on evidence—highlighting what’s driving the affordability crisis and what reforms could genuinely improve opportunity and prosperity.

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