Let People Prosper

This BONUS episode of the Let People Prosper show is with Bradley Swail, host of the Texas Talks podcast. Today, we discuss: 1) Why "largest property tax relief in Texas history” became the second biggest due to excessive state spending and how the Lone Star State can eliminate the property tax for good; 2) The problem with a mandated minimum wage and reckless spending at the state and federal levels and; 3) Policies Texas leaders and lawmakers should adopt to strengthen the Texas model. Please share this 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).

Episode 80 is with Dr. Matthew Mitchell, senior fellow in the Centre for Economic Freedom at the Fraser Institute and author of the new book, “The Road to Freedom: Estonia’s Rise from Soviet Vassal State to One of the Freest Nations on Earth.” Today, we discuss: 1) Estonia’s inspiring people-led overthrow of socialism and achieving independence; 2) How it became one of the most economically free nations in the world; and 3) What the U.S. can learn from Estonia about taxes, regulations, freedom, and more. Check out Dr. Mitchell's co-authored book on Estonia. Please 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 44th episode of "This Week's Economy." Today, I cover: 1) National: -Argentina President Javier Milei gave an excellent speech at WEF that American leaders should learn from -In the aftermath of the Iowa caucus, let’s focus on shrinking government -Beware of what’s inside the $78 billion tax package, including costly expansion of the child tax credit, and business tax breaks -Newly updated “Chart of the Century” reveals fascinating findings about how prices of goods have shifted over time -New findings reveal that childless adults between 20-24 are markedly absent from the labor force 2) States: -Biden administration approves expansion of Medicaid in Texas to women after pregnancy to 12 months instead of 2 months. What could this mean? -No blackouts from the winter storm in Texas, thankfully, but market reforms are still needed -Excellent polling in West Virginia on how people feel about safety nets reveals the problems with government overreach 3) My Media Hits & Other: -I was on the Texas Talks podcast, where we discussed many issues influencing the lives and livelihoods of Texans and all Americans -Check out my latest LPP episode with Michael Cannon of Cato Institute on improving health care affordability, accessibility, and quality -Don’t miss the Bonus LPP episode with Bryan Fiedler of the South Carolina Policy Council to discuss the SC Sustainable Budget -Set a reminder for the next LPP episode releasing Monday with Matt Mitchell of Fraser Institute on economic freedom and the historic rise of prosperity in Estonia Please share this 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).

This BONUS episode of the Let People Prosper show is with Bryce Fiedler, senior policy analyst at the South Carolina Policy Council. Today, we discuss: 1) Why South Carolina was the fastest-growing state in 2023; 2) How SC leads the way in low supplemental poverty and abundant opportunities to prosper; and 3) Why the newly released 2025 SC Sustainable Budget would take South Carolina to the top. Please share this 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).

Episode 79 is with Michael Cannon, director of health policy studies at Cato Institute and author of the informative, short book: “Recovery: A Guide to Reforming the U.S. Health Sector.” Today, we discuss: 1) How U.S. health care evolved away from a free-market system and the importance of restoring control to doctors and patients; 2) How to reduce healthcare costs by reducing regulations; and 3) The importance of restraining government spending with a balanced budget by reducing health care costs. Check out Michael's book: https://www.cato.org/blog/recovery-guide-reforming-us-health-sector Please provide a rating, write a review, and subscribe to get show notes for this episode in my Substack newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com).

Thank you for listening to the 43rd episode of "This Week's Economy." Today, I cover: 1) National: - Jobs report from last Friday looks good on the surface but weak under it - CPI inflation indicates it is heating up again, and real earnings are weak - GOP debate was too much infighting and not enough specificity, especially on spending - Trump v. Biden: Comparison after three years of both administrations 2) States: - Texas property tax relief isn’t being felt by many Texans, and the amount of tax relief will be much less because of excess state and local spending - Texas Policy Research Initiative launches and posts about the messy legislative process in Texas - New South Carolina Sustainable Budget for FY 2025 will pave a better path forward if followed 3) Other: - I'm now an associate research fellow at AIER; don’t miss my latest piece on how states are hurting people by raising their minimum wages - My website is newly updated; be sure to check that out as well - Don't miss the latest LPP podcast with Adam Thierer of R Street Institute on the technology revolution - Mark your calendars for Monday for a new podcast with Michael Cannon of Cato Institute on improving health care affordability, accessibility, and quality Please share this episode 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).

Episode 78 is with Adam Thierer, innovation policy analyst at R Street Institute and author of, “Evasive Entrepreneurs and the Future of Governance: How Innovation Improves Economies and Governments?" Today, we discuss: 1) What makes nations rich and how America has become the most prosperous nation on earth; 2) The importance of failure, freedom, and permissionless innovation; and 3) Why AI and technology must be embraced, and the issues with Biden's AI executive order. Check out Adam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Evasive-Entrepreneurs-Innovation-Economies-Governments/dp/1948647761/ref Please share this 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 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 the federal tax code in 2024 Please share this 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).

Episode 77 is with Dr. Mark Calabria, former chief economist for former Vice President Mike Pence, senior advisor at The Cato Institute, and author of “Shelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted.” Today, we discuss: 1) Mark's lessons learned from working as Former Vice President Mike Pence's chief economist; 2) How he helped the nation avert a mortgage crisis during COVID and issues with pandemic policies and their ongoing impacts; and 3) Why 2019's economy was so successful and how to improve the state and federal governments in 2024. Check out Mark's book: https://www.cato.org/books/shelter-storm Please share this podcast 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).

Happy almost New Year! Please enjoy this FINAL podcast of the year, This Week's Economy episode 41. Today, I cover my predictions for 2024's economy. Please share thie episode 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).