Restoring Our Republic: Federalism, Trade, & Growth with Dr. Adam Millsap | LPP Show Ep. 141

​How can we restore our republic and bring power back to the states? What role should federalism, trade, and housing policy play in fostering long-term prosperity?

In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, Dr. Adam Millsap, Senior Fellow at Stand Together Trust, joins me to unpack the key issues shaping America’s economic and political landscape. From the Great Recession’s impact on tax policy to tariffs, protectionism, and housing affordability, Adam shares his insights on strengthening state authority, reducing dependence on federal funds, and creating a pro-growth economy.

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(0:00) – Introduction to Public Policy and Federalism
(3:00) – The Great Recession’s Impact on Economic Thought
(5:58) – Restoring State Authority & Federalism
(9:02) – Block Grants vs. Federal Control
(12:02) – Transparency in Federal Funding
(15:06) – Trade & Tariffs: Does Protectionism Work?
(20:58) – U.S.-China Economic Competition
(24:24) – Incremental Policy Change & The North Star
(27:18) – Housing Policy & Zoning Laws
(30:56) – America’s Aging Population & Economic Impacts
(40:46) – Creating a Pro-Growth, Pro-Freedom Economy