In today’s This Week’s Economy episode 52, I discuss the benefits of economics, school choice, spending limits, abundance, vacations, and much more in 8 minutes!
I explain how abundance matters through a limited government that provides more rest and leisure. Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. See show notes for this episode on Substack and subscribe to receive it in your inbox: www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights: www.vanceginn.com
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In today’s This Week’s Economy episode 51, I discuss the latest hot topics on Super Tuesday, Biden’s SOTU, universal school choice, and much more!
Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. See show notes for this episode on Substack and subscribe to receive it in your inbox: www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights: www.vanceginn.com In today’s This Week’s Economy episode 50, I discuss the latest hot topics on Big Tech, fiscal commission, sustainable budgets, Texas spending, school choice, and much more!
Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack - www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights - www.vanceginn.com In today’s This Week’s Economy episode 49, I provide a trigger warning about my 10 unpopular views, housing deregulation, property taxes, Gen-Zers moving to Texas, and much more. 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).
Thank you for listening to the 48th episode of "This Week's Economy."
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). Thank you for listening to the 47th episode of "This Week's Economy."
Today, I cover the following and more in 10 minutes: 1) National: - The federal fiscal trajectory is unsustainable and must be corrected before more crises happen, as the trust funds for Social Security and Medicare are expected to run dry over the next decade - U.S. household debt rose by $212 billion in Q4 2023 to a new record of $15.7 trillion - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently noted on 60 Minutes that no target federal funds rate cuts until at least May 2024, and Congress must get control of deficit spending - What’s really going on at the border? I wonder if it has anything to do with Trump’s trade war and lockdowns, as apprehensions started increasing in 2020 before Biden took office 2) States: -Texas approved a new constitutional amendment that provides $10 billion for low-interest loans to companies building thermal energy plants, increasing corporate welfare in Texas -Americans for Tax Reform has updated the Sustainable Budget Project website, showing how states can improve budgets and providing economic and fiscal comparisons -The Kansas Policy Institute released the third iteration of the Responsible Kansas Budget, revealing ample opportunity for Kansas to limit government spending and reduce tax rates. 3) My Media Hits & Other: - I had a blast at the Brickell Unconference in Miami with many freedom fighters known as Freedom Conservatives - Check out this week’s LPP episode with Dr. Bryan Caplan on the myth of the rational voter, the case against education, open borders, and more -Don’t miss this upcoming LPP episode on Monday with Dr. Michael Strain on the national debt crisis, Trumpism, and why the American dream isn’t dead 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). Podcast: Real Average Weekly Earnings Fall AGAIN: Can Americans Keep Up With Costs in 2024?2/2/2024 Thank you for listening to the 46th episode of "This Week's Economy."
Today, I cover the following and more in less than 12 minutes: 1) National: - Average weekly earnings adjusted for CPI or PCE declined in 2022 and 2023 during the Biden administration. - In an X poll, 85% of voters wanted to cut government spending, 10% said to cut taxes, 3% said to raise taxes, and 2% said to raise spending. - Is Oren Cass right to criticize "market fundamentalism”? 2) States: - My research by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility shows how the Legislature’s property tax relief last session was the second largest in state history despite what some have been claiming. - My research on the Responsible Louisiana Budget provides a roadmap to fiscal sustainability in Louisiana. This is needed because employment has declined for 7 straight months, and people keep leaving the state. - My commentary at Complete Colorado calls on Governor Polis to do as he’s promised and reduce tax expenditures so there is more opportunity to cut income taxes, which should include less spending. 3) My Media Hits & Other: - I was quoted in Forbes discussing how Texas could have universal ESAs and save at least $13 billion per year, but too many want to grow the budget. - I was recently accepted to be a 2024 Club for Growth Foundation Fellow. -Don't miss last week's LPP episode with Dr. Bruce Caldwell on Friedrich Hayek, including his upbringing, economics, and much more - Set your alarms for Monday's LPP episode on Monday with Dr. Bryan Caplan on open borders, reasons to have more kids, an end to education, and more. 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). Thank you for listening to the 45th episode of "This Week's Economy."
Today, I cover: 1) National: -DeSantis drops out of the race, and New Hampshire primary results put Trump and Haley fairly close, so what happens next? -Real GDP for Q4 2023 was up 3.3%, but the contribution of costly, unproductive government spending makes the real private GDP rate lower. -The stock market has been better under Trump than Biden through three years of their terms, but Trump can’t necessarily take the credit. Will he try? -Grocery prices have moderated but have still outpaced earnings since 2019; what does it mean to you? -Why the tax code shouldn’t serve as social engineering, but why does Congress try? 2) States: -National School Choice Week highlights which states need to provide universal education freedom. Is your state next? -My new paper with Sal Nuzzo of the James Madison Institute notes how Florida can reduce its sales tax burden, but will they do it? -State-level jobs report reveals that job growth is slow across most states, but Texas leads in job creation. How does your state do? 3) My Media Hits & Other: -My recent commentary reveals what’s really going on in the labor market. -My latest bonus LPP episode with Brad Swail of Texas Talks shares my thoughts on the economy, Texas, property taxes, immigration, and more. -Last week’s LPP episode with Matt Mitchell reveals how Estonia is freer than the U.S. -Set your alarms for Monday so you don’t miss my upcoming episode with Dr. Bruce Caldwell on Friedrich Hayek and much more. 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). Today, I reveal the TRUTH about the Iowa Caucus results, how TX expanding Medicaid for mothers will impact poverty, new data supporting the problem of government safety nets, and lots more.
I cover the following in less than 13 minutes: 1) National:
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Podcast: What do $34 Trillion Debt, Border Wall, & 22 States Raise Minimum Wages gave in common?1/5/2024 Thank you for listening to the 42nd episode of "This Week's Economy."
Today, I cover: 1) National: -Gross federal debt reaches $34 trillion -Immigration data shows there were more illegal immigrants than American births in August 2023 -Inflation updates and my thoughts on the policies presented by current GOP candidates 2) States: -22 states increased minimum wage, which is a bad idea -Important issues on the Texas Republican primary ballot -Key opportunities for welfare reform in states to lift people out of poverty 3) Other: -My two latest interviews with NTD News discussing interest rates potentially falling and what we can expect from this year's economy -My recent op-ed published at AIER about what America can learn from new Argentine President Javier Milei -My radio interview with Newell Normand on WWL NOLA on changes in tax code in 2024 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). Today, I cover my predictions for the economy in 2024 in less than 6 minutes, including information on:
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Much information is packed into today’s newsletter, including my new podcast episode revealing the economic news you need to know in less than 14 minutes! Today, I cover: 1) National: -Why the new U.S. jobs report (my latest commentary) is not as strong as some say -Inflation rates have moderated but still remain well above the Fed’s 2% rate target -Federal Reserve paused again with its federal funds rate target in the range of 5.25-5.5%, supporting a boost in the stock market and likely lower mortgage rates 2) States: -Sustainable Colorado Budget was released that I authored with Ben Murrey at Independence Institute, which provides a path forward for the Centennial state to return to its TABOR roots and buy down the income tax -School choice challenges face Texas as many state leaders are against it, and they keep spending too much -California’s deficit reaches crazy highs, proving why spending is the ultimate government burden 3) Other: -Don't miss my latest LPP episode with Jennifer Huddleston discussing problems with regulating technology, including AI -One of my latest op-eds argues why China is not our biggest threat…what is? -Argentina's new president makes significant strides that could set an example for the U.S. Does New Data Support that Bidenomics is Working? Former White House Chief Economist Tells All12/8/2023 Thanks you for tuning into the 38th episode of “This Week’s Economy.”
Lots of information is packed into today’s newsletter, including my new podcast episode revealing the economic news you need to know in <13 minutes! Today, I cover: 1) National: Data shows that the economy is Americans' biggest concern and Bidenomics is making it worse, what the latest state and national GDP show, The Atlantic's bizarre claim about inflation, why my tweet about Biden’s job market claims made the community page, and why we should say no to a carbon tariff; 2) States: What a comparison between Florida and California reveal about policy, what I think Texas should do about School Choice and its $20 billion rainy day fund, and how a conservative state budget could take Iowa to the top; and 3) Other: What I learned attending the Meant for More Summit by the American Enterprise Institute and The Alliance for Opportunity about preventing poverty, my recent podcast episode with Dr. Gale Pooley, and a sneak peek of Monday's episode with Jennifer Huddleston. Today, I cover the following:
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The 34th episode of "This Week's Economy” includes a brief real of the latest news with President Biden's new EO on AI, Sam Bankman-Fried's guilty verdict, Texas Property Taxes, and more.
Tuesday was Election Day. I voted early last week and found it pleasing to vote down all of the junk politicians throw our way. We must see through desire to be re-elected so we can get better policy and results. Today, I cover:
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Thank you for listening to the 32nd episode of "This Week's Economy," where I briefly recap and share my insights on key economic and policy news.
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). Today, I cover: 1) National: The newly appointed House Speaker Mike Johnson, how President Biden's student loan "forgiveness" plan will disadvantage lower-income earners while making higher education more expensive, and while the latest GDP report may seem promising at first, but is less impressive when considering details; 2) States: Texas has a new roughly $18 billion surplus that should be put toward buying down property taxes until they are zero, but that likely won't happen given what's on Texas' ballot, and Louisiana's GDP and personal income rates show that aggressive improvement is needed in The Pelican State; and 3) Other: Why you don't want to miss last week's podcast with Texas State Representative Brian Harrison and the upcoming episode with Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm on the myth of American inequality. I hope you enjoy the 31st “This Week’s Economy” episode! 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! Today, I cover:
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Thank you for listening to the 29th episode of "This Week's Economy," where I briefly recap and share my insights on key economic and policy news. Today, I cover:
1) National: No government shut down as Congress passes a continuing resolution budget, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy kicked out with a new speaker to be voted in next Wednesday, presidential candidate Nikki Haley bashes excessive government spending and signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge as all candidates should, and latest jobs report reveals overall weakness; 2) States: Americans for Tax Reform released its Sustainable Budget Project for states that I helped author and Texas will have another special legislative session this Monday to discuss passing Universal School Choice; and 3) Other: My latest op-eds, including one published by The Wall Street Journal with Grover Norquist on the national and state spending problems, and another published by The Daily Caller on why the FTC suing Amazon over antitrust concerns is a waste of time and taxpayer dollars. Please subscribe to my work on your favorite platform, follow me on social media, share my work, and like or leave a 5-star rating to help me spread this message to the masses! Will the Federal Government SHUT DOWN? + Student Loan Payments & TX School Choice | TWE 289/29/2023 Today, I cover:
1) National: Whether or not the U.S. federal government will shut down, will student loan payments start soon, and how legal immigrants are helping combat the U.S. labor shortage;
2) States: North Carolina adopts Universal School Choice, why Texas should do the same along with addressing property taxes, and why Louisiana desperately needs tax reform; and 3) Other: My latest podcast episode with Taylor Barkley discussing abundance and digital parenting laws, and a sneak peek of next Monday's episode with Naomi Lopez on health care policy. You can watch this TWE episode and others along with my Let People Prosper Show on YouTube or listen to it on Apple, Spotify, Google, 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. Click below to watch the episode and read on for show notes: Today, I cover:
1) National: Shocking findings from the Fraser Institute's newest "Economic Freedom of the World Report," especially as it relates to the U.S. and Hong Kong, the Fed not raising interest rates, and the average 30-year mortgage rate reaching its highest since Nov. 2000; 2) States: My new co-authored report published by the Pelican Institute highlighting how Louisiana could become "the next big thing” with tax reform and responsible budgeting, and why Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) is under attack; and 3) Other: My recent articles on the DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Google and Constitution Day. 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. |
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