

Let People Prosper
Vance Ginn, Ph.D.
What works best to let people prosper? Join leading free-market economist Vance Ginn, Ph.D. as he works to understand this question through weekly interviews with interesting people on Tuesdays and weekly economic updates on Fridays. His insights build on past lessons, being president of Ginn Economic Consulting, and contributing to more than 15 think tanks while formerly teaching economics in academia and serving as chief economist of the White House's OMB. Dr. Ginn is a Christian, husband, father of three kids, classical liberal, and rock drummer who resides near Austin, Texas.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 10min
How Is Government Spending Affecting Your Wallet? | This Week's Economy Ep. 64
Did you know…
🏡 91% of Gen Z see housing affordability as crucial in choosing the next president.
📊 Recent reports show a move to part-time work and declining full-time positions, with inflation-adjusted purchasing power falling.
🏦 The FDIC's complex regulations and internal issues hinder bank efficiency and increase costs.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 45min
Correcting Housing and Local Debt Crises with Dr. Judge Glock | Let People Prosper Ep. 99
Join my conversation with Dr. Judge Glock, director of research and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, on the latest Let People Prosper Show podcast.
We explore:
🗽 America's Economic Landscape: What's working and what's not?
🏠 Housing Market Fixes: Key issues and practical solutions.
💸 Debt Crisis Solutions: National and local debt challenges and how to tackle them.
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May 31, 2024 • 5min
Economic Shake-Up: Inflation, Housing, and Texas Reforms | This Week's Economy Ep. 63
Join me for Episode 63 of "This Week's Economy" as we dive into key economic issues affecting us all! Here are the highlights:
📈 Inflation Impact: How the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes are influencing borrowing costs and the broader economy.
🏡 Housing Crisis: Exploring solutions to skyrocketing housing prices and making homeownership accessible again.
🤠 Texas Reforms: Recent election results and the push for universal school choice, budget cuts, and property tax elimination in Texas.
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Stay informed, stay free, and let's keep working together to let people prosper!

May 27, 2024 • 46min
The War on Prices with Ryan Bourne | Let People Prosper Ep. 98 🎙️
Join my conversation with Ryan Bourne, chair of economics understanding at Cato Institute and editor of the book The War on Prices, on the latest Let People Prosper Show podcast.
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May 24, 2024 • 11min
Mortgage, Regulation, & ESG, Oh My! | This Week's Economy Ep. 62
Don’t miss the latest economic news in 11 minutes:
🎙️ Inflation Concerns & Fed’s Bloated Balance Sheet
🌱 ESG Divestment & Bank Regulation Issues
💸 Biden’s New Tariffs: A Step Backwards!
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May 20, 2024 • 46min
Breaking Bad Laws to Free Australia with Topher Field | Let People Prosper Ep. 97
Join me for this episode as I discuss the COVID lockdowns in Australia, the fight for liberation, and Topher Field's incarceration. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on human rights and the power of resilience. 💪
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May 17, 2024 • 8min
Inflation is a Monetary Phenomenon | This Week's Economy Ep. 61
Don’t miss the latest economic news in 9 minutes:
💸New CPI inflation report shows a 3.4% increase over the last year, while real average weekly earnings have dropped 4.4% since Biden took office. The Fed must act faster to cut its balance sheet. #Bidenomics #Inflation
📈Biden's tariff practices are a tax hike on those earning less than $400K, despite promises. Join me on the Sean Hannity Show, Lars Larson Show, and NTD News where I discussed the high costs and the failure of Bidenomics. #Tariffs
📚Government schools in Texas are fully funded, NOT UNDERFUNDED like some are saying! Despite declining enrollment and failing test scores, progressives still push for more funding. It's time for universal ESAs to empower parents and lower property taxes. #SchoolChoice
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May 14, 2024 • 41min
Exploring School Choice and The Parent Revolution with Dr. Corey A. DeAngelis | Let People Prosper Ep. 96
🎧 Join me on the Let People Prosper Show as I dive into a crucial discussion with Dr. Corey A. DeAngelis, a top voice in educational freedom and senior fellow at the American Federation for Children.
We unpack his latest book, "The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools." Don't miss out as Dr. DeAngelis sheds light on:
👉 The current landscape of school choice in the U.S.
👉 Why school choice is essential and the challenges it faces.
👉 What the future holds for school choice and education savings accounts.
🔗 Follow @DeAngelisCorey on X for more updates!
💬 Like, subscribe, and share to support vital conversations about educational freedom. For more deep dives and updates, subscribe to my newsletter at vanceginn.substack.com and check out vanceginn.com for more resources.
#EducationReform #SchoolChoice #ParentRevolution

May 10, 2024 • 13min
Solving Social Security and Medicare Insolvency | This Week's Economy Ep. 60
Dive into this week's hot economic topics in just 12 minutes on "This Week's Economy"! 🕒
I tackle big questions:
🌍 Are humans driving climate change?
📊 What's the latest in the U.S. labor market?
🌟 How are Texas and Louisiana setting examples of prosperity?
Don’t just listen—engage! Share your thoughts, rate me, and leave a review. For in-depth insights and show notes, subscribe to my Substack at vanceginn.substack.com or visit vanceginn.com.
#Economy #SocialSecurity #Medicare #ClimateChange

May 8, 2024 • 51min
My Path from Rockstar to Entrepreneur Economist with John Hendrickson | Let People Prosper Bonus Episode
Hello Friends!
Check out this bonus episode of the Let People Prosper Show. My good friend, John Hendrickson of Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation, who has been a previous guest on my show, interviews me for one of his graduate courses about my role as an entrepreneur. We had a great discussion about how I got to where I am today, my faith, and the failures that have led to my success as an entrepreneur.
I hope you’ll watch it as I share my testimony and insights as a rockstar to an economist.


