Chris Griswold

Join Chris Griswold, a policy director at American Compass, and guest host Drew Holden in a fascinating deep dive into tax policy. They dissect the implications of the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, revealing the flaws behind anti-tax ideologies. Expect insights on the recently cut corporate tax rates and the effects of trade policies that favor China. The conversation humorously unpacks common myths about tax cuts, advocating for a balanced, fiscally responsible approach to economic challenges and exploring innovative reforms in higher education funding.

Chris Griswold, policy director at American Compass and author of 'I, Sharpie', tells how Sharpie manufacturing moved back to Tennessee. He examines tariffs, long-term investment, automation that raised wages without layoffs, and how policy and worker voice can steer reshoring and technology toward a high-wage, innovation-driven future.

Chris Griswold, Policy Director at American Compass, and Brian Dijkema, President for Canada at Cardus, dive into the shifting political landscape as working-class support grows for conservative parties in Canada and the U.S. They discuss the decline of the bipartisan consensus and the changing party loyalties among voters. The duo also examines the impact of global market dynamics and the need for governments to address labor rights and socioeconomic challenges while engaging a more diverse electorate.