Let People Prosper

Vance Ginn, Ph.D.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 41min

Was Jesus a Socialist? Christian Libertarian Weighs In

Episode 71 is with Dr. Norman Horn, president of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Dr. Horn and I discuss the following and more: 1) How individual liberty and free markets provide abundant ways to glorify God; 2) Whether or not Jesus would be socialist and what the role of government and churches should be in caring for "the least of these”; and 3) Encouragement for Christians in their careers, reasons for optimism for the future, and separating conservative politics from Christianity. Check out Dr. Horn's recent co-authored book, "Faith Seeking Freedom" by clicking the link: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Seeking-Freedom-Libertarian-Christian-ebook/dp/B08LDZMP8M/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1699917646&refinements=p_27%3ADr.+Norman+Horn&s=books&sr=1-1 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).
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Nov 17, 2023 • 14min

China: Threatening World Superpower or Struggling Nation? The Truth May Surprise You

Thank you for listening to the 35th episode of "This Week's Economy," where I briefly recap and share my insights on key economic and policy news. 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). Today, I cover: 1) National: New CPI report shows that inflation has moderated but the Fed must do more to cut its balance sheet, why American concern about China may be overblown, the DOJ's Jonathan Kanter pushes radical antitrust, and new findings about the costly Green Energy Agenda; 2) States: Texas continues its fourth special session of the year with School Choice for all in limbo, and a new report from the Tax Foundation reveals which states are thriving and others that have plummeted in business tax climate rankings; and 3) Other: A recap of my recent episode with President of the National Taxpayers Union Pete Sepp, sneak peek of an upcoming episode with President of the Libertarian Christian Insititute Dr. Norman Horn, and reflections from my 42nd birthday last week about letting people prosper.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 30min

Biden’s AI Regulations Will Hurt Your Future. True or False? You Decide…

Episode 70 of the Let People Prosper show is with Pete Sepp, president of the National Taxpayers Union. We discuss: -Predatory practices of the government and IRS, and the importance of protecting taxpayers and restraining government spending. -The costly tradeoffs of recent antitrust lawsuits, such as the cases against Google and Amazon, and how they threaten capitalism and consumers; and -Potential consequences of Biden’s AI regulation and whether or not this technology threatens us and jobs. 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).
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Nov 10, 2023 • 11min

I Can't Believe the Presidential Debate Did Not Mention This...

Thank you for listening to the 34th episode of "This Week's Economy," where I briefly recap and share my insights on key economic and policy news. 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). Today, I cover: 1) National: The pressing issues missing from the most recent presidential debate, how President Biden's new executive order will affect the AI industry, interesting findings from The Fraser Institute's new Economic Freedom of North America Report, and how Sam Bankman-Fried's guilty verdict could impact digital currencies; 2) States: Which ballot items from Texas' latest election passed and how the results will impact the Lone Star State's future; and 3) Other: My exciting podcast episode with Dr. Carlos Carvalho featuring insights on what caused Brazil's hyperinflation and my upcoming episode with Pete Sepp, president of National Taxpayers Union.
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Nov 6, 2023 • 40min

How Growing Up With Hyperinflation in Brazil Changed How Carlos Carvalho Sees Economics

Today, I'm joined on episode 69 of the "Let People Prosper" show by Dr. Carlos Carvalho, who is Professor of Statistics at the University of Texas-Austin and Executive Director of the Salem Center. 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). We discuss: 1) Economic lessons that Dr. Carvalho learned living in Brazil during the 80s while the nation suffered from hyperinflation and how it relates to current overspending by Congress in the U.S.; 2) The importance of federalism and letting markets work; and 3) How the pandemic was mishandled and the importance of understanding tradeoffs.
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Nov 3, 2023 • 12min

How I See Today's Jobs Report as Trump's Former Chief Economist

Thank you for listening to the 33rd episode of "This Week's Economy," where I briefly recap and share my insights on key economic and policy news. 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). Today, I cover: 1) National: Today's U.S. jobs report reveals overall weakness and disappointing growth, and my thoughts on Oren Cass's surprisingly good take on government spending; 2) States: Texas' special session letdown that should have resulted in Universal School Choice and real property tax relief and a recent economic report on Louisiana showing the state's need for reform in several key areas; 3) Other: My latest podcast episodes featuring Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm, the Human ReAction podcast, and my upcoming episode with Dr. Carlos Carvalho.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 12min

How I See the Government After Working in the Trump White House

Please enjoy this BONUS episode of the Let People Prosper podcast, where I join the "Human ReAction" podcast. For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, check out my website (https://www.vanceginn.com/) and please subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://vanceginn.substack.com). Be sure to check out and subscribe to the "Human ReAction" podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ZF8WlY0w9M8apNPQ4CvUg We discuss the following and more: 1) How people misunderstand economics, free markets, and capitalism; 2) How the actions of the Fed and Congress are leading to an economic bust and ongoing inflation issues; and 3) Problems with populism, Social Security, regulating AI, my thoughts on which presidential candidates have the most sound economics.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 33min

Why the Rich Getting Richer Benefits the Poor and Middle Class w Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm

Today, I'm joined on episode 68 of the "Let People Prosper" show by Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm. 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). We discuss: 1) Myths about American inequality and taxing the rich; 2) How government overreach and safety net systems have skewed income and are working against Americans instead of for them; and 3) Major issues facing the nation today including failing public schools in need of Universal School Choice and more.
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Oct 27, 2023 • 11min

Biden Wants to STEAL From the Poor? TRUTH About Student Loan "Forgiveness"

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 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). Today, I cover: 1) National: My thoughts on 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 adjusted for inflation; 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.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 27min

Bitcoin As The Future Global Currency? The Pros and Cons

Please enjoy this BONUS episode of the Let People Prosper podcast, where I join the "This Week in Bitcoin" podcast hosted by Alex Meister. For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, check out my website (https://www.vanceginn.com/) and please subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://vanceginn.substack.com). Be sure to check out and subscribe to the "This Week in Bitcoin" podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsqKbe0_9D9gO48DeuDjbCg We discuss: 1) The pros and cons of all currency going digital; 2) My latest article published with Grover Norquist at The Wall Street Journal and why the government must get spending under control to relieve our strained economy; and 3) How the Hamas-Israel war will impact markets, the truth about the most recent CPI inflation report, and more.

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