Steve Forbes: What's Ahead

Spotlight: Jerome Powell's Wednesday Press Conference Shows Why He Must Step Down Now Immediately Oct 31, 2025

Steve Forbes shares his unvarnished reaction to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press briefing on Wednesday, calling out Powell's comments about a possible December rate cut and slamming the institution for remaining wedded to the false idea that prosperity causes inflation.

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Spotlight: Milei's Victory Poses A Crucial Test For World Leaders—Can They Finally Understand Inflation? Oct 30, 2025

Steve Forbes responds to the election victory for Argentinian President Javier Milei's party by pointing out that now world leaders have to finally understand the nature of inflation, and solve it before it leads to more social and economic destruction.

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Spotlight: Can Japan's New PM Save Her Nation From An Economic Crisis That Would Also Hurt The U.S.? Oct 28, 2025

Steve Forbes praises the Thatcheresque inclinations of Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, which could help her nation dig out of its economic rut—but Forbes warns that she is still pursuing the same plans as before, which could ensure an economic crisis.

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Spotlight: Is President Trump Headed For Failure In Ukraine? Oct 22, 2025

Steve Forbes warns that President Trump appears to be pushing a settlement with Russia that would jeopardize Ukraine's viability, and would jeopardize the free world—and urges the administration to change course and protect Ukraine's sovereignty.

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Spotlight: Puerto Rico Was Once A Pharmaceutical Powerhouse—It Can Become One Again Oct 03, 2025

Steve Forbes explains how Puerto Rico can once again become a pharmaceutical powerhouse and help achieve the much-needed goal of reshoring U.S. drug manufacturing.

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Spotlight: Germany Is In A Mess Of Its Own Making—This Is What Friedrich Merz Must Do To Revive Its Economy Oct 02, 2025

Steve Forbes explains how Germany is an economic mess of its own making due to terrible energy policies, a massive welfare system, and a collapse in its work ethic—but if Chancellor Friedrich Merz looks to the example of legendary economist Ludwig Erhard, the nation could be put back on track.

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Spotlight: Why Argentina's Economic Troubles Are Bad News For Our National Security Sep 30, 2025

Steve Forbes breaks down why Argentina's economic turmoil, and the shocking political crises facing its President Javier Milei, could spell serious trouble for the United States—and explains what President Trump must do fast.

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Spotlight: California’s High-Speed Rail Project Is A Disgraceful Boondoggle That’s Even Worse Than You Think Sep 17, 2025

Steve Forbes breaks down why California's endless high speed rail boondoggle is even worse than people think, and why it needs to be scrapped yesterday.

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Spotlight: Here's A Truly Low-Grade Idea For America's Troubled Education System Sep 16, 2025

Steve Forbes calls out the disgraceful educational practice known as "equity grading" which is contributing to the dumbing down of schools and students, and calls to restore teachers' power to control the classroom without fear of intimidating lawsuits, while making school administrators personally responsible for how well their schools perform.

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Spotlight: It's Not Just The BLS Stats—Another Economic Scandal Is Brewing That Trump Must Confront Sep 11, 2025

Steve Forbes calls for a major overhaul in how GDP data is interpreted and released, urging the Trump Administration to make a crucial change as it reforms the BLS job growth statistical gathering.

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People Are Being Thrown In U.K. Prisons Over What They've Said Online. Can Free Speech Be Saved? Sep 09, 2025

Steve Forbes calls out the ugly crackdown on speech in Great Britain, pointing out the shocking arrests and convictions of people based on what they say online, and urges the U.K. to reverse course and take some inspiration from the U.S.'s First Amendment.

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Spotlight: What Florida Is Doing To Vaccine Mandates Is Sick Sep 05, 2025

Steve Forbes slams the new guidance in Florida that ends all vaccine requirements for schoolchildren, warning of the crippling and lethal consequences to kids who don't get immunized for polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and more diseases.

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Spotlight: Here's The Paradox The Trump Admin. Must Face Up To In Order To Achieve Real Peace In Ukraine Sep 04, 2025

teve Forbes explains that in order to win peace in Ukraine and end Russia's war of aggression, the Trump Administration must supply Ukraine with greater while imposing tougher sanctions on Russia.

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Spotlight: To Handle Russia And Iran, The U.S. Must Embrace A New Guiding Principle Aug 15, 2025

Steve Forbes looks to the historical example of "X"—the pseudonym of George F. Kennan, who advanced the policy of containment that helped serve as a North Star for U.S. foreign policy for decades—to argue that we now need a new guiding principle to take us safely through our present confused, dangerous times.

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Spotlight: Memo To Trump: A Weak Dollar Begets A Weak Country Aug 14, 2025

Steve Forbes explains why having a strong dollar is crucial for keeping the U.S. the most powerful nation in the world, and warns that those taken in by the siren call of a "weak dollar" are stoking real dangers.

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Spotlight: These Are The Two Big Questions That President Trump's Nominee For The Federal Reserve Must Be Asked Aug 13, 2025

Steve Forbes calls for Stephen Miran, President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Governor, to be asked how important he thinks i it is to have a dollar stable in value, and whether he believes that prosperity causes inflation—his answers could determine the future of the U.S. economy.

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Spotlight: Trump's War Against The Fed Isn't Historic—And Future Presidents Will Battle It Too Until It Reforms Jul 21, 2025

Steve Forbes explains that President Trump is hardly the first Commander in Chief to battle the Federal Reserve, and until the central bank abandons its profoundly wrong philosophy, history is doomed to repeat itself.

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Spotlight: Memo To The Federal Reserve And The Treasury Department, Too—It's The Dollar, Stupid Jul 18, 2025

Steve Forbes calls out Fed Chair Jerome Powell for "playing politics" on refusing to cut interest rates, which not only damages the economy but hurts the U.S. dollar.

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Spotlight: The Economy And Republicans Will Suffer If We Don't Face Up To The Growing Immigration Crisis Jul 17, 2025

Steve Forbes warns Republicans and policymakers in general that the failure to confront the immigration crisis through a measured approach that protects Americans and bolsters the economy could cause far-reaching irrevocable damage.

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Spotlight: The Debate On Tariffs Ignores A Very Big Issue—The Tax Wedge Jul 15, 2025

Steve Forbes warns that lost in the endless conversation about tariffs is the issue of the tax wedge, a calculation that shows the real distance between a consumer and the ability to purchase a product, and how the new levies imposed by President Trump will create barriers to business.

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Spotlight: This Is The Secret Weapon Trump Can Use To Take On The Fed Jul 11, 2025

Steve Forbes explains that President Trump can take on the Federal Reserve in its intransigent refusal to cut rates: have the Treasury issue bonds in gold, which would provide a simple, everyday metric as to whether Washington is undermining the dollar's integrity or maintaining its value.

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Spotlight: President Trump Can Bring The Ukraine War To A Successful Close—Here's How Jul 10, 2025

Steve Forbes lays out a tough set of proposals President Trump should immediately employ against Russia—including hardline sanctions, sending Ukraine major weapons, and freezing Russian assets—to finally end the invasion of Ukraine.

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Spotlight: Why The Federal Reserve Must Be Hit By The Intellectual Equivalent Of A B-2 Bomber Jun 24, 2025

Steve Forbes calls out the Federal Reserve for its refusal to reduce interest rates due to its animus against President Trump, who attacks Chair Jerome Powell routinely—and explains why DOGE-like massive reforms are required to put the central bank back on course.

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Spotlight: The Federal Reserve Suffers A Fatal Conceit And Our Economy Is Paying The Price Jun 19, 2025

Steve Forbes shares his unvarnished reaction to the Federal Reserve's continued refusal to cut interest rates due to its absurd belief in the patently false premise that to control inflation, it must deliberately try to stimulate or depress economic activity.

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Spotlight: A Simple Recipe For A More Peaceful World: Help Israel Fight Iran And Sufficiently Arm Ukraine Jun 18, 2025

Steve Forbes explains that in this extremely precarious geopolitical situation, President Trump must stay firm by backing Israel against Iran and Ukraine against Russia.

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Spotlight: This Is Why The Congressional Budget Office Should Be Abolished Or At Least Substantially Reformed Jun 11, 2025

Steve Forbes makes the case to abolish or at least substantially reform the Congressional Budget Office, calling out the agency's consistent patterns of error that have consistently misled policymakers and thrown a wet blanket on economy-boosting tax cuts.

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Spotlight: This Is Why Trump Is Completely Right In Pushing To Privatize Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Jun 04, 2025

Steve Forbes makes the case for privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a move that has just been proposed by President Trump.

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Spotlight: Memo To The Senate: Remove The Nasty New Tax In The Big Beautiful Bill Passed In The House Jun 03, 2025

Steve Forbes warns the U.S. Senate to remove the "Revenge Tax," an onerous markets-focused levy that would end up as Section 899 of the Federal Tax Code, from the Big Beautiful Bill currently being considered.

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Spotlight: Think The Trade War Is Bad Now? A Law From Decades Ago Could Make Things Even Worse May 30, 2025

Steve Forbes explains that the trade war could get even worse if President Trump invokes a barely-known section of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, which might obviate even the toughest court decisions blocking his hardline tariffs.

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Spotlight: A New Tax Being Pushed By Republicans Should Be Sent To The Dumpster May 23, 2025

Steve Forbes explains why a new 3.5% levy on remittances in congressional Republicans' "Big Beautiful Bill" should be scrapped immediately—or we will see a sharp uptick in money laundering.

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Spotlight: Is Putin About To Win The Ukraine War By Default? May 22, 2025

Steve Forbes explains how U.S. fecklessness could allow Vladimir Putin to pull off a victory in Ukraine—and warns that a successful act of aggression by Russia will only embolden China's expansionist aims.

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Spotlight: Can A 50-Year-Old Napkin Save The Economy Again? May 21, 2025

Steve Forbes urges President Trump and his team to go back to following the Laffer Curve, economist Art Laffer's economic formula which fueled the American comeback of the 1980s and 1990s, in order to unleash today's economy and make a brighter future.

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Spotlight: Here's Why The Courts Might Kill President Trump's Tariffs May 16, 2025

Steve Forbes explains how lawsuits against President Trump's tariffs will probably end up in the Supreme Court—and if modern history is instructive, the nation's highest court might end them sooner than anyone thinks.

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Spotlight: The Trump-Engineered India And Pakistan Ceasefire Demonstrates Why The U.S. Must Not Go Isolationist May 15, 2025

Steve Forbes explains how the nearly catastrophic escalation in the conflict between India and Pakistan—thankfully averted due to a ceasefire engineered by the Trump Administration—demonstrates why the world is safer when the U.S. does not bend toward isolationism.

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Spotlight: President Trump Is Visiting The Mideast—Why Is He Ignoring Israel? May 14, 2025

As President Trump visits the Middle East, Steve Forbes urges his administration not to cool relations with Israel, and to green light an assault on all of Iran's nuclear facilities as soon as possible in order to bring about a more stable world.

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Spotlight: Here's What The Federal Reserve Must Do To Help Our Vulnerable Economy May 06, 2025

Steve Forbes offers some much-needed advice to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the Board of Governors to bring some stability to the U.S. economy, including issuing some bonds backed by gold and ditching a lavish revamp of its Washington headquarters.

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Spotlight: Why President Trump's Second 100 Days Will Define His Presidency May 02, 2025

Steve Forbes explains why President Trump's second 100 days will ultimately define his presidency, hinging on how painful the impact of tariffs will be felt, whether Republicans will pass their "one big beautiful bill," and how an increasingly volatile geopolitics will either get better or worse.

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Spotlight: The Dreadful Deal The U.S. Is Pushing On Ukraine Is Dire News For The Free World Apr 25, 2025

Steve Forbes explains why the Trump Administration's proposed peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine War would constitute a big win for Vladimir Putin and only make the world more dangerous.

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Spotlight: This Is Why The New U.S. Talks With Iran Are A Very Dangerous Undertaking Apr 22, 2025

Steve Forbes explains why the Trump Administration needs to remember that the mullahs cannot be trusted as it undertakes new U.S.-Iran nuclear talks—and why if the Iranians actually figure how to get out an upper hand, Israel will ultimately take action to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb.

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Spotlight: Medicaid Is The Most Expensive And Inefficient Health Insurance Plan—What Can The GOP Do To Fix It? Apr 17, 2025

Steve Forbes discusses the massive expenses and inefficiencies within Medicaid that are costing the U.S. taxpayer enormously, and advises the GOP to take this generational opportunity to employ some much-needed, but politically difficult, fixes.

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Spotlight: This Is Why Trade Deficits And Surpluses Are Meaningless Statistical Data Points Signifying Nothing Apr 15, 2025

Steve Forbes explains why focusing on trade deficits and surpluses completely ignores the key questions of economic health—and why the focus on that could lead to serious and avoidable economic turbulence.

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Spotlight: How Much Longer Should We Subsidize Drug Prices For Other Countries? Apr 11, 2025

Steve Forbes calls out the unfair trade practices that sees U.S. citizens subsidizing the pharmaceutical bills of other countries—and lays out the desperately needed reforms to make things right.

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Spotlight: It's A True Emergency—Our Navy Is Falling Dangerously Behind China's Apr 10, 2025

Steve Forbes warns of China's relentlessly increasing power on the sea, and explains why and how the U.S. must get serious about rapidly ramping up naval shipbuilding.

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Spotlight: Will The Tariff Shock Send Us Into Recession Here And Overseas? Apr 08, 2025

Steve Forbes warns that the longer President Trump's tariffs stay in place, the longer will be the recovery time and the probability of a severe economic downturn—and urges the President to offer a 90-day delay to any nation willing to negotiate a deal.

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Spotlight: Here's What Must Be Done Now In The Aftermath Of The Tariff Shock Apr 04, 2025

Steve Forbes details the most important immediate steps the U.S. must take after President Trump's tariff rollout and the massive aftershock that continues to roil the domestic and global economy.

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Spotlight: Trump's New Executive Order Will Shake Federal Workforce To Its Core And Enormously Help The Country Apr 03, 2025

Steve Forbes praises a new executive order from President Trump that ends collective bargaining for most federal employees, and urges Congress to pass the Federal Workforce Freedom Act to lock in Trump's action.

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Spotlight: Can Senate Republicans Save President Trump's Tax Cuts? Apr 01, 2025

Steve Forbes warns that the GOP tax legislation, crucial to bolstering and improving the U.S. economy, is in deep peril—and explains how Senate Republicans can pull it back from the brink.

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Spotlight: President Trump Is Right—We Should Junk The Debt Limit Mar 28, 2025

Steve Forbes explains why President Trump is right to say it's time to get rid of the debt limit—and all the political drama and economic turmoil that comes with it—once and for all.

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Spotlight: Parents Across The Country Should Be Warned About Illinois's New Education Scheme Mar 26, 2025

Steve Forbes warns that Illinois's government has set its sights on homeschooling and unveiled new efforts to regulate and probe the educational decisions of parents—with penalties that could even lead to jail time.

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Spotlight: Warning To Trump Administration—Do Not Dismantle Voice Of America Mar 21, 2025

Steve Forbes explains why the Trump Administration must not end Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Voice of America networks and thus surrender the U.S.'s crucial place in the global battle of ideas.

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Spotlight: Gold Has Hit $3,000 An Ounce—And The Fed Has No Clue The Trouble This Spells For The Economy Mar 20, 2025

Steve Forbes explains why the high price of gold signals higher inflation to come—and warns that the Federal Reserve has no clue how to read these troubling signs.

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Spotlight: Why Trump's Goal Of Annexing Canada Would Actually Lead To The Canadian Takeover Of The U.S. Mar 18, 2025

Steve Forbes explains why the U.S. "taking over" Canada would effectively lead to the reverse, resulting in the ultimate geopolitical self-own.

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Spotlight: This Is How Putin Thinks He'll Outfox The U.S. In Ukraine Ceasefire Negotiations Mar 14, 2025

Steve Forbes explains how Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks he can outfox the U.S. in negotiating a ceasefire with Ukraine, and what the Trump Administration must do to ensure that doesn't happen.

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Spotlight: These Are The Questions Jerome Powell Must Be Asked After Federal Reserve Board Meeting Next Week Mar 13, 2025

Steve Forbes offers some key questions that Fed Chair Jerome Powell should be asked after next week's Federal Reserve Board meeting.

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The World Is Unraveling—Can The U.S. Stop Possible Nuclear Warfare? Mar 11, 2025

Steve Forbes warns that the shocking interest in multiple nations to acquire their own nuclear arsenals, coupled with a volatile global economy, is pushing the world to the brink—but strong and assertive U.S. leadership can help ease some tensions and avert disaster.

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Spotlight: Here Is How Medicaid Can Be Made Great And Less Costly Mar 07, 2025

Steve Forbes lays out the simple steps to lower the cost of Medicaid while enhancing services, to help save taxpayer dollars and provide excellent care to those who need it.

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Spotlight: This Is Why Daylight Saving Time Should Not Be Scrapped Mar 06, 2025

While the notion of ending Daylight Saving Time has gained a great deal of popularity, Steve Forbes explains why jettisoning the practice would be deleterious to both business and health.

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Spotlight: Is Humanity Headed For Extinction? Why We Need To Get Birthrates Up And Fast Mar 04, 2025

Steve Forbes warns that dropping birthrates are putting our civilization at existential risk—and what humanity can and must do to reverse course before we all disappear.

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Spotlight: Credit Card Holders—Especially Those With Lower Incomes—Could Be In For A Nasty Shock Feb 27, 2025

Steve Forbes warns of a new bipartisan bill that would cap credit card interest at ten percent, explaining that while the idea sounds good the unintended effect would be the denial of credit cards to those with lower incomes.

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Spotlight: One Way To Fight High Prices Would Be To Torpedo The Destructive Jones Act Feb 25, 2025

Steve Forbes seconds Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont's call to repeal the Jones Act, a misbegotten law also known as the Merchant Marine Act passed over a century ago, which presently increases the costs of goods and serves no arguable purpose in modern times.

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Spotlight: In Upcoming Elections Can Germany Save Itself And Thereby Help Save The Free World? Feb 21, 2025

Steve Forbes gives his frank take on Sunday's German parliamentary elections, explaining why a victory for conservative leader Friedrich Merz would stem the international forces of authoritarianism, and why AfD winning would spell disaster for Germany and Europe.

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Spotlight: Hit Series 'Landman' Shows How Government Ownership Is A Dead Weight Feb 07, 2025

Steve Forbes praises the Paramount Plus series "Landman," celebrating how it shows the follies of government ownership of mineral rights.

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Spotlight: This Is How Trump Must Deal With Iran To Protect The U.S.—And His Own Life Feb 06, 2025

Steve Forbes lays out the tough and unflinching foreign policy stances that President Trump must enact in order to contain Iran's rogue regime and protect the U.S.

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Spotlight: Memo To The FAA—These Reforms To Air Traffic Control Could Prevent Future Disasters Feb 04, 2025

Steve Forbes lays out key reforms to air traffic control that could prevent the kinds of horrific accident that tragically occurred at Reagan National Airport last week.

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Spotlight: Are The Los Angeles Dodgers The New Evil Empire Of Baseball? Jan 31, 2025

Steve Forbes discusses the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers and whether they've replaced the New York Yankees' as Major League Baseball's "Evil Empire."

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Spotlight: It's Time To Shutter The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Jan 30, 2025

Steve Forbes lays out the case for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to be dismantled and tossed into the dustbin of history.

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Spotlight: The FDA’s Proposed Ban On Cigarettes Will Fail Just As 1920s Prohibition Did Jan 28, 2025

Steve Forbes warns that a potential sweeping FDA rule that would effectively ban 97% of cigarettes would do about as much good ending smoking as 1920s Prohibition did to alcohol.

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Spotlight: Time For Trump To Act Once And For All To Stop Iran's Nuclear Hopes Jan 24, 2025

Steve Forbes explains why crunch time has come for President Trump and the United States to put a permanent stop to Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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Spotlight: Why Won't Gavin Newsom Just Ditch All Of California's Lunatic Governmental Practices? Jan 23, 2025

Steve Forbes praises California Governor Gavin Newsom's (D) decision to suspend environmental regulations to spur the rebuilding of Los Angeles, and asks why the absurd rules aren't gutted altogether.

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Spotlight: A Major Cut To Capitol Gains Tax In Trump's New Tax Plan Would Turbocharge The Economy Jan 17, 2025

Steve Forbes urges President-elect Trump to include a substantial capital gains tax cut in his major new tax bill, arguing that it will not only help the economy but provide more tax revenue for the federal government.

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Spotlight: Is The U.S. Surgeon General Crying Wolf About Alcohol Causing Cancer? Jan 16, 2025

Steve Forbes calls malarkey on U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommending cancer warnings to be placed on alcohol.

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Spotlight: Warning To Trump: Some Tariff Proposals By Close Aides Could Wreck The Economy Jan 14, 2025

Steve Forbes warns that while some of President-elect Trump’s tariff strategies will help protect U.S. jobs and the border, more drastic proposals by some of Trump’s top aides could lead to economic calamity.

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Spotlight: Here's A Dragon President Elect Trump Must Slay: The IMF Jan 09, 2025

Steve Forbes explains why ending U.S. support for the IMF should be at the top of President-elect Trump's list of reforms.

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Spotlight: Here's The Way For President Trump To Get Greenland Jan 07, 2025

Steve Forbes explains how President-elect Trump can actually acquire Greenland for the U.S.

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Spotlight: Here Is The Deal Trump Must Make With Putin To End Ukraine War Without Feeding Russia's Imperialism Dec 13, 2024

Steve Forbes makes his recommendation for the deal President-elect Trump could make with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war without giving undue advantage to Russia and its leader's brutal dictatorial ambitions.

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Spotlight: This Is What Javier Milei Must Do To Protect His Incredible Work Once He's No Longer In Office Dec 10, 2024

Steve Forbes praises the tenure of Argentinia's President Javier Milei, and calls for him to formally change the peso to the U.S. Dollar, which would prevent a backslide into failed leftist policy after he leaves office.

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Spotlight: This Needs To Be The Day One Priority For Trump's Second Term Dec 05, 2024

Steve Forbes says that the success of President-elect Trump's second term rests on his ability to pass a substantive tax cut bill, which he says reignite a faltering U.S. economy.

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Spotlight: Memo To Musk And Ramaswamy's DOGE: Go For The Flat Tax Dec 03, 2024

Steve Forbes argues that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency should push for a flat tax in order to simplify the tax code and reform the IRS.

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Spotlight: Memo To Every Governor: This Simple Tax Policy Can Bring Untold Success To Your State Nov 13, 2024

Steve Forbes discusses the Tax Foundation's annual state tax competitiveness Index, which illustrates unambiguously how a benign tax regime leads to major league growth and success.

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Spotlight: Britain's Big New Budget Is A Bust—Here's Why We Should Care Nov 01, 2024

Steve Forbes breaks down the new budget pitched by the U.K.'s empowered Labour Party, which he says is straight from the European socialists playbook and will greatly stagnate growth.

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Spotlight: A Warning To Both Democrats And Republicans: Don't Ditch Ukraine Oct 31, 2024

Steve Forbes warns both Democrats and Republicans not to ditch Ukraine and let it face the attack from Russia by itself, and encourages more technological support for the embattled nation which he says could change the course of the war.

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Spotlight: When It Comes To Investor Privacy, The SEC Acts Like It Is Working For Chinese Dictator XI Jinping Oct 29, 2024

Steve Forbes blasts the FEC's Consolidated Audit Trail, a new database that will track every single stock transaction made each day, which he calls the "one of the most egregious violations of privacy ever."

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Spotlight: Warning To New Yorkers: Equal Rights Amendment Referendum Hides Unpopular Consequences Oct 25, 2024

Steve Forbes says that a proposition on the ballot in New York known as the Equal Rights Amendment contains far-reaching impacts he believes most voters would not support.

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Spotlight: A Very Undemocratic Voting System Could Gain Ground This November Oct 24, 2024

Steve Forbes issues a major warning about a the new practice of ranked-choice voting, which could spread through several referendums in multiple states, and imperils the true tradition of democracy.

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Spotlight: How Will China Try To Subdue Taiwan? Oct 22, 2024

Steve Forbes warns that China's goal of taking Taiwan could soon be on the horizon—and explains the terrible consequences if Xi Jinping finally makes the disastrous move.

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Spotlight: Beware This Dishonest Tool Modern Socialists Are Using Against The Automobile Oct 18, 2024

Steve Forbes warns against the practice of imposing "road diets" on communities to block new highways or expanding existing ones, a practice which he says is a barely-veiled attempt to phase out the automobile.

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Three Nobel Prize-Winning Economists Say This Is Why Some Countries Are Rich And Others Are Poor Oct 17, 2024

Steve Forbes gives his take on the latest winners of the Nobel Prize for Economics—Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson—who have posit that genuine rule of law and sound property rights underlie why some countries are rich and others are poor.

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Spotlight: Here Is Why Trump Is So Much Better For The Economy Than Kamala Harris Oct 15, 2024

Steve Forbes praises a new book by Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore called "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again," which he says spells out exactly why former President Trump is the candidate for the economy.

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Spotlight: Hands Off Our Constitution—Our First Amendment Should Never Be Messed With Oct 11, 2024

Steve Forbes slams politicians who seek to mess with the Constitution and violate longstanding political norms, blasting calls to change our founding document, add Supreme Court Justices, and gut free speech.

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Spotlight: The U.K. Turning Over The Chagos Islands To Mauritius Empowers China Oct 10, 2024

Steve Forbes slams the United Kingdom's decision to turn over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a move which he says exemplifies "appeasement" and could cost the U.S. a vital base and empower China.

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Spotlight: Russia's Latest Move Reveals The Dangerous And Moral Bankruptcy Of The Biden-Harris Foreign Policy Oct 04, 2024

Steve Forbes slams the Biden-Harris Administration's foreign policy following Russia's seizure of a key tower in eastern Ukraine, which he says is part and parcel of a strategy that sends dithering messages to the enemies of peace and security.

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Spotlight: Nuclear Power Is Finally Gaining Favor—But It Won't Replace Fossil Fuels Anytime Soon Oct 03, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why nuclear power is finally being embraced by industry and even some major governments as an alternative to traditional forms of energy—but warns that fossil fuels still remain our reliable, and necessary, energy source.

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Spotlight: Audacious Moves From Israel And Ukraine May Yet Save Us From Catastrophic Global War Sep 20, 2024

Steve Forbes praises the military and defense moves by both Israel and Ukraine against aggressive enemies—and explains why he thinks they've bought the world time to avoid World War III.

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Spotlight: Why The War On Vaping Is Needlessly Killing People Sep 19, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why he thinks government agencies like the FDA and CDC opposing vaping is actually deleterious to broader public health and is evidence of more creeping socialism.

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Spotlight: This Is How The Kamala Harris Economic Plan Will Cause A Major League Downturn Sep 17, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why he thinks Vice President Kamala Harris's proposed economic plans will plunge the U.S. into an economic catastrophe not seen since the 1930s.

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Spotlight: Angry About Flight Delays? Blame The Washington Politicians Sep 12, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why he sees the "chief villain" of flight delays as the "stunningly antiquated" air traffic control system, and the failure of Congress to get in gear and fix the issue.

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Spotlight: Can Beijing Be Stopped From Controlling The Critical South China Sea? Sep 10, 2024

Steve Forbes explains how Beijing is seeking to take over the critical South China Sea, which would give it dominion over one of the most vital avenues of global commerce—and says that without strong U.S. leadership, a greater conflict might be unleashed

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Spotlight: Biden-Harris Administration Has Put The Monroe Doctrine On Life Support—Greatly Endangering The U.S. Sep 05, 2024

Steve Forbes slams the Biden-Harris Administration's foreign policy, claiming that it undermines the nearly 200-year-old Monroe Doctrine which prevents international ambitions in the Western Hemisphere, and has enabled hostile foreign powers to start winning influence where they haven't before.

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Spotlight: New United Nations Effort Against Plastic Is Just Another Bad Socialist Scheme Sep 04, 2024

Steve Forbes argues against the ongoing campaign against plastics, explaining why he sees a possible United Nations-backed treaty to take on plastic production and pollution as actually harmful to the environment, rather than beneficial.

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Spotlight: Should The NFL Abolish Pre-Season Games To Avoid Injuries? Aug 30, 2024

Steve Forbes asks the question that major football poo-bahs must soon grapple with: is it time to abolish pre-season games in favor of joint practices in order to avoid unnecessary injuries?

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Spotlight: Ominous Times Are Ahead For Ukraine And Israel Should Kamala Harris Win In 2024 Aug 29, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why he thinks that the Biden Administration is continuing to dither in foreign policy, calling out the President and Vice President Kamala Harris for allowing the threats of Russia and Hamas to fester through appeasement and mollification of brutal aggressors.

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Spotlight: The World Of Hurt Jerome Powell Is Inflicting That No One Is Talking About Aug 27, 2024

Steve Forbes discusses how he believes the Federal Reserve and Chairman Jerome Powell have fundamentally flawed operating models and principles.

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Spotlight: Is Free Speech Still Free? E.U. Threat Against Elon Musk Is A Terrifying Sign Of Things To Come Aug 16, 2024

Steve Forbes calls out the major threat to free speech posed by U.K., E.U., and Canadian censorship-happy bureaucrats seen recently in a not-so-veiled threat to Elon Musk—and warns U.S. citizens that their First Amendment rights could be on the chopping block.

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Spotlight: Here's How Trump Can Defeat Kamala Harris—And How He Can Lose Aug 13, 2024

Steve Forbes lays out how former President Trump can achieve certain victory over Vice President Kamala Harris—and warns of the mistakes he might make that would cost him the White House.

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Spotlight: Biden-Harris Administration's Foreign Policy Weakness Is Inviting Major Conflict Aug 09, 2024

Steve Forbes decries the Biden-Harris Administration's feckless and toothless foreign policy, warning that their weakness, as exhibited in our approach to the Venezuelan presidential election and Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, is inviting major conflict.

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Spotlight: Why Trump Is Right To Call For Eliminating The Income Tax On Social Security Payments Aug 08, 2024

Steve Forbes praises a proposal from former President Trump to eliminate the income tax on Social Security payments.

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Spotlight: Intel's Stunning Troubles Underscore The Folly Of Government Welfare For Corporations Aug 06, 2024

Steve Forbes explains how the CHIPS and Science Act, championed by President Biden and supported by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, has caused major problems for Intel, and demonstrates the folly of government meddling in tech markets.

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Spotlight: Why In The World Is The Fed Manipulating Interest Rates In The First Place? Jul 30, 2024

Steve Forbes warns that media coverage is ignoring of the key fiduciary questions of our time—why the Federal Reserve can manipulate interest rates—and urges economists to wake up to this absurdity before it's too late.

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Spotlight: Why Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Is Right About Iran—And Biden Needs To Wake Up Jul 26, 2024

Steve Forbes praises Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress and warning about Iran, which threatens both Israel and the U.S.—and calls on President Biden to take note.

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Spotlight: This Is How The U.S. Can Help Deliver A Victorious Conclusion For Ukraine In Its War With Russia Jul 25, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why decisively defeating Russia's invasion of Ukraine is still possible, and vital to geopolitical security, and achievable if the U.S. takes the right actions.

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Spotlight: Warning To Republicans: Biden's Dropping Out Is No Time For A Victory Dance Jul 23, 2024

Steve Forbes warns Republicans not to become complacent after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential contest, because Vice President Kamala Harris is a much stronger opponent than many on the right believe.

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Spotlight: Modern Socialists Strike Again—And You May Just See It For Yourself When You Next Check Into A Hotel Jul 18, 2024

Steve Forbes calls out a new form of creeping modern socialism in New York, in which hotel rooms' ubiquitous small bottles of shampoo and lotions may soon be banned outright

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Spotlight: Time To End The Political Name-Calling And Actually Debate The Issues Jul 16, 2024

Steve Forbes warns that overheated political rhetoric against former President Trump by Democrats and many in the media has gone way too far—and urges a real debate about the issues instead of uncivil discourse.

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Spotlight: U.S. Failure To Build Weapons Makes The World Even More Dangerous Than You Think Jul 12, 2024

Steve Forbes exposes the massive failure of the U.S. to build sufficient weaponry to keep the world order safe, and says that our enemies are watching.

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Spotlight: Can A New U.S. President Break The Mold Of Failed Establishment Ideas? Jul 11, 2024

Steve Forbes sounds the alarm on failed entrenched thinking that imperils the economy and global stability—and urges fresh ideas to create a revitalized policy agenda.

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Spotlight: Finally Some Great News—Supreme Court Does The Right Thing Striking Down Chevron Doctrine Jul 02, 2024

Steve Forbes celebrates the Supreme Court overturning the Chevron Doctrine, and explains why this move restores liberty amidst the constant creep of government overregulation and loss of individual liberty.

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Spotlight: Warning: Israel-Iran War May Be Closer Than We Thnk—And Could Draw In The U.S. Jun 28, 2024

Steve Forbes warns that war between Iran and Israel is probably imminent, and could draw in the U.S. and other major world powers.

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Spotlight: When It Comes To Energy, Follow The Actual Science And Ignore The Feds Jun 27, 2024

Steve Forbes calls out the unscientific record of the federal government on both COVID-19, opioids, and energy policy—and calls out the billions of dollars wasted on foolish "green" ideas.

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Spotlight: Another Biden Policy Blunder Is Hurtling The World Towards Even More Danger Jun 25, 2024

Steve Forbes slams President Biden's hesitation to defend freedom of navigation, from dithering in addressing the Houthi threat to standing firm against Chinese expansionism—and warns that this weakness imperils global safety.

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Spotlight: Biden Will Pull Out Of The 2024 Race—This Is What Happens Next Jun 11, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why he believes President Biden will drop his bid for second term due to his painfully obvious mental decline—and if he does bow out of the race, this is how he'll do it.

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Spotlight: Can A Genuine Democracy Survive In Mexico? Jun 07, 2024

Steve Forbes responds to the results of Mexico's presidential election which resulted in victory for leftist Claudia Sheinbaum, AMLO's hand-picked successor, warning that the authoritarian tendencies of both could lead to a far less democratic southern neighbor.

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Spotlight: Will Washington Bail Out The Powerful Teachers Unions? Jun 06, 2024

Steve Forbes warns that should President Biden and the Democrats win in November, it will lead to a massive windfall for failing public schools and teachers unions who have attempted to make permanent the massive influx of cash during COVID-19.

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Spotlight: Can Biden's Regulation Binge Be Reversed Before It's Too Late? Jun 04, 2024

Steve Forbes calls out the deleterious effects of President Biden's all-out regulation binge which will cost the U.S. economy—and citizens overall—trillions of dollars.

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Spotlight: Can Republicans Get It Right On Taxes If They Win In 2024? May 31, 2024

Steve Forbes warns Republicans against screwing up tax policy if they pull off victory in 2014, urging the GOP not to adopt liberal policies and ideas and instead maintain the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Spotlight: The Two Crucial Mistakes That Could Sink Argentina's Javier Milei May 30, 2024

Steve Forbes calls out Argentina's fantastically pro-free market President Javier Milei for making two catastrophic mistakes amidst an historic, impressive tenure: not replacing the Peso with the U.S. dollar, and the failed economic idea that you must depress an economy to defeat inflation.

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Spotlight: Is Biden's Debate Request A Clever Trap For Trump? May 17, 2024

Steve Forbes explains how President Biden's shock request for an early presidential debate with former President Trump could end up being a very clever trap for the GOP standard-bearer.

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Spotlight: Can American Healthcare Be Saved From The Biden Socialists? May 16, 2024

Steve Forbes warns that the Biden Administration has created a massive administrative apparatus to, in effect, turn over U.S. healthcare to a dysfunctional and deadly socialist system—but there is hope to wrest it back.

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Spotlight: A Long Dead VP's Strange Affinity For Communism Offers Eerie Parallels To Biden's Awful Weakness May 14, 2024

Steve Forbes reminds us of the lessons provided by Vice President Henry A. Wallace, FDR's second VP, whose new biography teaches us how close the U.S. came to becoming a failed socialist failure due to Wallace's extreme naivete towards the true reality of Communism's threat

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Spotlight: Memo To Taxpayers—Some Red States Are Actually Helping Citizens Save Money Despite Biden's Agenda May 10, 2024

Steve Forbes applauds red states like Iowa, Georgia, and Tennessee that are helping lower the burden for their citizens as President Biden's agenda and poor economy is costing everyone their hard-earned money.

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Spotlight: Dangerous Events Are Brewing Here And Abroad May 09, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why the pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses are signaling weakness to the rest of the world—and go hand in hand with feckless Biden Administration foreign policy.

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Spotlight: How The Federal Reserve And Treasury Department Are Hurting Small Businesses May 07, 2024

Steve Forbes explains how both the Federal Reserve and President Biden's Treasury Department are doing great, continual harm to small business—and why their blocking of this most important engine of national growth only further endangers the economic stability.

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Spotlight: An Economic Firestorm Is Gathering Force—Here Are The Indicators To Pay Close Attention To May 02, 2024

Steve Forbes explains that the key indicators of economic trouble are to be found in the currency exchange markets, where a terrible storm is brewing.

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Spotlight: Here's President Biden's Latest Attack On The Economy That's Smothering The Internet Apr 30, 2024

Steve Forbes sounds off on President Biden's latest socialist assault on the U.S. economy—this time an absurd over-reaching rule to hyper-regulate broadband in the leftists' attempt to have government completely conquer the Internet

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Spotlight: Modern Socialism Alert: Federal Government Has Created Another Dangerous Rule To Constrain Employers Apr 26, 2024

Steve Forbes decries a new FTC rule which would ban noncompetes and greatly constrain business freedom and continue our path to modern socialism.

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Spotlight: Believe It Or Not, The World Is Beginning To Lurch Forward To A New Gold Standard Apr 25, 2024

Steve Forbes explains that despite widespread and long-held contempt by economists, the gold standard is making a definite comeback—and this is stellar economic news for everyone.

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Spotlight: Total Embarrassment: Nike's USA Women's Track And Field Team Uniform Is An Epic Fiasco Apr 23, 2024

Steve Forbes drops the hammer on Nike's ability to make uniforms, calling out the embarrassments of both the Major League Baseball redesign and the new garb for the USA Women's Track and Field Team.

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Spotlight: Why The House Must Pass Bill Giving Aid To Israel, Ukraine, And Taiwan As Soon As Possible Apr 16, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why Republicans in the House need to pass a bill that would give aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, especially in light of Iran's drone attack on Israel.

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Spotlight: Biden's Craven Behavior Constitutes One Of The Most Shameful Periods In American History Apr 12, 2024

Steve Forbes excoriates President Biden's craven actions pertaining to fossil fuels, Israel, and Ukraine, which are driven by naked political considerations with no thought to the broader good

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Spotlight: Price Of Gold Should Be Sounding Alarm Bells At The Federal Reserve Apr 11, 2024

Steve Forbes explains how the shifts in the price of gold are harbingers for even worst inflation to come—and the Federal Reserve had better take note.

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Spotlight: The Government Is Refusing To Use Superb Tool To Measure The Health Of The Economy—Here's Why Apr 09, 2024

Steve Forbes explains that the White House and major economists are ignoring a key economic indicator—gross output—because it would reveal how precarious things really are.

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Spotlight: A Cuba Up North? Free Speech Is Under Such Unbelievable Threat In Canada It Would Make Orwell Blush Mar 22, 2024

Steve Forbes calls out the serious free speech assault in Canada, and warns that what George Orwell imagined could soon become reality.

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Spotlight: 'Preposterous' Case By Letitia James Against Trump Could Lead To Shockwave In The Stock Market Mar 21, 2024

Steve Forbes says the "preposterous" NYC civil fraud trial against former President Trump and the deteriorating international situation could cause shockwaves in the stock market.

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Spotlight: Schumer's Shameful Speech Targeting Israel Is Deeply Disturbing For U.S. Security Mar 19, 2024

Steve Forbes slams Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for his speech calling for new elections in Israel, and this call will have terrible results for both Israeli and U.S. security.

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Spotlight: This Is Why The Concept Of Antitrust Should Be Junked Mar 15, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why a major proposed supermarket merger between Kroger and Albertsons reveals the failure in the thinking behind antitrust, and urges the FTC to reconsider its opposition.

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Spotlight: Memo To Britain—Tories Have Acted Like A Light Version Of The Liberals And Could Be In For A Wipeout Mar 14, 2024

Steve Forbes roasts the U.K. Tories for acting like a light version of the Labor Party, with high spending and senseless regulatory policies, and urges the U.S.'s close ally to get back on sound fiscal footing with smart conservative policies before it's too late.

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Spotlight: Here Is One Big Way To Help Save The World Mar 12, 2024

Steve Forbes urges world leaders to end their investments in renewables like wind and solar which he says are a waste of money and are doing nothing to help floundering economies.

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Spotlight: Caution: Congress May Let Die A Crucial Program That Increases Internet Access Mar 05, 2024

Steve Forbes warns that the Affordable Connectivity Program is under threat if Congress does not renew it—and if the program expires, it would leave countless lower-income citizens without the Internet access they need to compete in the modern economy.

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Spotlight: This Is What Major League Baseball Must Do After New Uniform Fiasco Mar 01, 2024

Steve Forbes torches this season's Major League Baseball uniforms, ripping the MLB's design sense and calling for a fix.

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Spotlight: This Is How Government Subsidies Are Hurting The Semiconductor Industry Feb 29, 2024

Steve Forbes explains how government subsidies are hurting the semiconductor industry.

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Spotlight: This Is Why The Federal Reserve Must Cut Interest Rates At Next Month's Meeting Feb 27, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why the Federal Reserve needs to cut interest rates at its next month's meeting when consensus thinking has been pushing for the Fed to sit still.

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Spotlight: This Is What Biden Must Do To Strike A Blow Against Russia As Ukraine Suffers Another Setback Feb 22, 2024

Steve Forbes castigates the House for failing to pass Ukraine aid and calls out President Biden's failure to explain the key objectives in the war—and outlines key steps for the President to take to help the effort against Russian aggression.

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Spotlight: These Two Disastrous Moves By President Biden Are Making The World Even More Dangerous Feb 20, 2024

Steve Forbes calls out President Biden's two recent foreign policy moves—the decision to block LNG exports and the pressure on Israel not to finish off Hamas in Rafah—and how they are jeopardizing U.S. and global security.

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Spotlight: Let's Be Crystal Clear — This Is Why NATO Is Vitally Important To U.S. Security Feb 16, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why NATO is vitally important to the U.S., explaining its history and its crucial importance to preventing Russia's domination of Europe and the rise of global authoritarianism.

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Spotlight: Sirens Are Blaring — The U.S. Could Be Careening Into Major International Disaster Feb 13, 2024

Steve Forbes breaks down the terrifying economic outlook in the new CBO report—and warns that a failure to account for a vital military buildup could lead to disaster the likes of which the U.S. has never seen.

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Spotlight: Warning: Proposed Change To Taxes Could Cost You Big Feb 09, 2024

Steve Forbes warns that Congress might soon rub more salt into the wounds of taxpayers by raising the cap on how much people can deduct on their federal income tax returns for state and local taxes.

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Spotlight: An Open Letter Of Warning To Argentina's Javier Milei Feb 08, 2024

Steve Forbes issues an open letter of "warning" to Argentina's President Javier Milei about his immediate need to replace the Peso with the U.S. dollar or risk the success of his freedom revolution.

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Spotlight: The Dark Truth About The January Jobs Report — This Is What Investors And Workers Need To Understand Feb 06, 2024

Steve Forbes calls out the two major "thorns" in the seemingly rosy January jobs report—and warns that these signs of future trouble could lead to serious economic chaos.

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Spotlight: Biden Is Waging War On Independent Workers — And It Means More Turbulence For Our Shaky Economy Feb 02, 2024

Steve Forbes warns that President Biden's new Department of Labor rule, which pertains to the nation's tens of millions of independent workers, will stifle the economy and impede the freedoms enjoyed by the self-employed.

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Spotlight: The Economy Is Doing Better — But Unfortunately, Key Factors Point To A Rocky Road Ahead Feb 01, 2024

Steve Forbes reacts to a positive economic picture, with improved interest rates, consumer sentiment, stocks, and more— but warns that key rumblings on the horizon mean dark days are ahead.

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Spotlight: Why A Third Party Candidate Could Win The White House In 2024 Jan 25, 2024

Steve Forbes breaks down the 2024 race, which is looking like a grudge match between President Biden and former President Trump—and could enable a shock victory from a third party candidate.

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Spotlight: The Supreme Court Could Soon Fix The 40-Year Chevron Mistake — But If It Doesn't, Freedom Will Take A Hit Jan 23, 2024

Steve Forbes talks about two crucial cases taken on by the Supreme Court involving Chevron deference, which gave government agencies massive powers—and if the top court doesn't reign them in, citizens' freedoms will continue to be eroded.

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Spotlight: Bad U.S. Policies Are Giving China A Huge Competitive Advantage In The Nuclear Power Renaissance Jan 19, 2024

Steve Forbes calls out bad policies that are hampering the U.S. in leading the world in a dynamic nuclear power renaissance—and allowing China to get far ahead.

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Spotlight: Don't Be Fooled — Biden's War Against Oil And Gas Is Far From Over Jan 18, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why President Biden's war on oil and gas is only being tamped down for the 2024 election—and how the President still has fossil fuels in his crosshairs.

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Spotlight: California Is Becoming The North Korea Of Taxation—And Things Are Only Getting Worse Jan 12, 2024

Steve Forbes calls out the extreme taxation in California, and calls out a new "worldwide wealth tax" that he says will only lead to more rich people fleeing the Golden State.

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Spotlight: Is Biden Merely "President In Name Only"?: Lloyd Austin's Disappearance Begs The Question Jan 11, 2024

Steve Forbes calls out Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin's hospitalization controversy as possible evidence that President Biden is a barely engaged Commander in Chief who isn't really calling the shots.

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Spotlight: Why The December Jobs Report Spells One Word: Trouble Jan 09, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why the apparently positive jobs report from December is not what it seems—and explains why the economy is most likely poised for very rocky times.

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Spotlight: Say No To A Carbon Tax: The Absolute Definitive Takedown Jan 05, 2024

Steve Forbes explains why carbon taxes are a downright terrible idea, and why its proponents simply don't understand the environment or economics.

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Spotlight: Investors Take Note: Here Are Two Things That Can Ruin The Bull Market Jan 04, 2024

Steve Forbes reveals the two factors that could scuttle the bull market: a shock monetary crisis, and the possible unraveling of the U.S.-led world order.

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Spotlight: Here's Why President Biden Is So Weak And Why It Endangers The Whole World Dec 21, 2023

Steve Forbes calls out President Biden for his shocking weakness, which is putting the U.S., and the rest of the world, in ever-growing danger.

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Spotlight: Biden Trying To Blow Untold Billions On This "Monumental Waste Of Government Money" Dec 19, 2023

Steve Forbes roasts President Biden's decision to spend billions of dollars on high-speed rail projects that are as massive as they are wasteful.

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Spotlight: If We Lose Ukraine, We Are On Our Way To A Global Catastrophe Dec 15, 2023

Steve Forbes warns that the U.S.'s inability to punctually fund aid to Ukraine is a testament to the dangerous fecklessness of our foreign policy—and warns both President Biden and Republicans to stop playing games and help stop the threat of totalitarianism.

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Spotlight: Why You May Soon Lose Your Right To Trial By Jury Dec 14, 2023

Steve Forbes breaks down the landmark Supreme Court case, SEC v. Jarkesy, which could see the calcification of bureaucratic kangaroo courts or the restoration of a crucial freedom accorded by the Constitution.

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Spotlight: Will Joe Biden Let Venezuela's Strongman Nicolás Maduro Get Away With Shocking New Threat? Dec 12, 2023

Steve Forbes urges President Biden to take a tough stance against Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro's threat to threat to seize Guyana for its oil and gas deposits.

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Spotlight: Biden's Latest Move To Seize Drug Patents Is Sick And Deadly Dec 08, 2023

Steve Forbes blasts a potential move by President Biden to seize patents of high-priced drugs that, if successful, would greatly inhibit pharmaceutical inventiveness and end up costing an untold number of people cures to disease.

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Spotlight: Get Your Bad News Early — Why Next Week's Meeting Of The Federal Reserve Will Bring More Pain Dec 07, 2023

Steve Forbes warns that the Federal Reserve's continued fidelity to a pernicious economic theory called the Phillips Curve means more pain is coming to the U.S. economy.

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Spotlight: Attack On U.S. Warship In Red Sea Due To Failed Foreign Policy Rooted In Obama Presidency Dec 05, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why President Biden's approach to Iran and the Middle East, rooted in former President Obama's foreign policy, has created dangerous circumstances that led to the attack on a U.S. warship in the Red Sea.

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Spotlight: This Is The Only Way To Save Healthcare In The U.S. Dec 01, 2023

Steve Forbes touts two bills making their way through Congress that can help lower healthcare costs on cash-strapped consumers in the U.S.

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Spotlight: Why Biden's Strategic Blindness Is So Dangerous — And How To Turn Around U.S. Geopolitical Decline Nov 30, 2023

Steve Forbes excoriates President Biden for his record of strategic blindness in foreign policy, and explains why feckless and vague actions on the world stage have made the U.S. weaker and vulnerable to isolationism.

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Spotlight: Geert Wilders And Javier Milei May Just Be The Start: Why Major Political Upsets May Become The Norm Nov 28, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why the shocking electoral victories of Geert Wilders in the Netherlands and Javier Milei in Argentina may be the beginning of a massive shift in politics across the world—and why entrenched political leaders need to wake up.

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Spotlight: Pilgrims' Embrace Of Free Markets Should Inspire Us On This Thanksgiving Nov 22, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why the Pilgrims' embrace of capitalism and free markets helped lead to abundance after an early practice of socialism—and why this Thanksgiving we need to pay special attention to their history.

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Spotlight: This Is Why Javier Milei's Victory In Argentina Presidential Election Is Great News Nov 21, 2023

Steve Forbes celebrates the election of Javier Milei to Argentina's presidency, stating that is welcome news amidst the socialist swing of Latin America.

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Spotlight: Why Banning Menthol Cigarettes Could Do More Harm Than Good Nov 17, 2023

Steve Forbes explains how lessons from prohibition show that banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars could do more harm than good.

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Spotlight: Don't Believe The Hype — A New Economic Storm Is Brewing And Might Soon Pummel The U.S. Nov 16, 2023

Steve Forbes responds to improving indicators on inflation—but warns that despite growing hopes about the economy, more turbulence is probably about to hit.

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Spotlight: Why Joe Manchin Is Going To Force Biden Out Of 2024 Race Nov 14, 2023

Steve Forbes responds to Sen. Joe Manchin's (D-WV) announcement that he's not running for re-election and hints of a third party 2024 presidential run—and why this move will ultimately lead to President Biden dropping his re-election bid.

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Spotlight: Why The U.K.'s Impending Ban On Cigarettes Won't Work Nov 10, 2023

Steve Forbes criticizes the UK's new plan to ban cigarettes, stating that it will be as ineffective and disastrous as prohibition in the U.S.

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Spotlight: The Time Has Come For Biden To Make Tough Decisions — Too Bad He's Wedded To Dangerous Delusions Nov 09, 2023

Steve Forbes calls out the "dangerous delusions" of President Biden and his foreign policy team, and why his naive approach to major bad actors like Russia and China is leading the U.S., and the world, to disaster.

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Spotlight: Here's More Evidence That Low Tax Rates Are Good For Business And The Prosperity Of Everyone Nov 03, 2023

Steve Forbes breaks down the findings of the new non-partisan Tax Foundation annual state business tax climate index, which he explains shows that successful states have lower tax rates and the burgeoning business and wealthier citizens that come with them.

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Spotlight: Steve Forbes Issues Dire Warning About The Ugly Outbreak Of Antisemitism Since Hamas Attacked Israel Nov 02, 2023

Steve Forbes issues a dire warning about the hideous outbreak of antisemitism after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 and the terrible things that could come unless we pull ourselves back from the brink.

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Spotlight: The UAW Won But America's Taxpayers Will Lose — Here's Why Oct 31, 2023

Steve Forbes responds to the United Auto Workers union victory over major auto manufacturers, pointing out that the strike's settlements will come at the expense of profits—and that means bad news for consumers.

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Spotlight: Greek Economy's Comeback Carries Lessons The U.S. Must Learn Oct 27, 2023

Steve Forbes celebrates the miraculous economic turnaround by Greece — and explains how the lessons from its improved fortunes offer crucial lessons to the U.S.

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Spotlight: How Much Harm Will The Federal Reserve Inflict When It Meets Next Week? Oct 26, 2023

Steve Forbes warns about the possibly terrible ideas that could come of the Federal Reserve's upcoming Policy Making Committee meeting, warning that the massive focus on interest rates could cause serious economic havoc.

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Spotlight: Here's Why Post-Season Baseball Still Strikes Out Oct 20, 2023

Steve Forbes breaks down the problems with post-season baseball, and what Major League Baseball needs to do to address issues that are turning off fans.

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Spotlight: Dire Warning To Biden: The U.S. Must Change Its Foreign Policy Before It's Too Late Oct 19, 2023

Steve Forbes warns that Biden Administration foreign policy is utterly failing to meet a moment when thuggish regimes are on the rise and the post-Cold War order is showing cracks—and he explains the key steps needed to turn things around before it's too late.

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Spotlight: A Horrendous Decision Awaits Israel On Iran Oct 17, 2023

Steve Forbes discusses the "horrendous decision" facing Israel on how to deal with a nuclear Iran in the near-future.

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Spotlight: Is The U.S. Headed For An All-Out War With China? Sep 26, 2023

Steve Forbes details the recent provocative actions and aggressions demonstrated by China that, should the U.S. not be careful, could lead to a catastrophic war.

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Spotlight: How Gavin Newsom Is Ruining His Chances Of Being President Sep 22, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is destroying his chances of ever being President of the United States.

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Spotlight: Biden Is "Guilty Of An Act Of Medicare Malpractice" That Could Cost Lives Sep 21, 2023

Steve Forbes slams a provision in the Inflation Reduction Act pertaining to price controls, and warns that they will throttle pharmaceutical development that could end up costing lives.

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Spotlight: Here's How Washington And The UAW Are Ruining The U.S. Auto Industry Sep 19, 2023

Steve Forbes slams the new strike strategy and concession demands by UAW workers that are supported by the Biden Administration—and says the strike will end up decimating the U.S. auto industry.

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Spotlight: Foreign Trade Makes Us Stronger, Not Weaker — Ignore The Politicians Attacking It Sep 12, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why protectionism and attacks on foreign trade are misguided—and why we need to remember that moving away from robust international trading will ultimately harm our economy.

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Spotlight: These Two Recent Biden Blunders Underscore Everything Wrong With This Administration Sep 08, 2023

Steve Forbes calls out two recent blunders committed by President Biden—a ban on drilling in ANWR, and his decision to snub the ASEAN Summit and the East Asia Summit.

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Spotlight: Political Miracle: Republicans And Democrats Amazingly Agree To Stop Awful Government Overreach Sep 01, 2023

Steve Forbes celebrates a bipartisan effort in Washington, D.C., to end civil asset forfeiture, explaining why the practice is a wildly unfair practice that is an "unbelievable assault on our basic freedoms."

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Spotlight: Argentina Offers A Glimmer Of Hope For Those Who Value Economic Freedom And Sanity Aug 31, 2023

Steve Forbes looks to Argentina, where reformer Javier Milei performed very well in the recent presidential primary, as an indicator that the forces for economic freedom and sanity may be on the rise.

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Spotlight: Is The U.S. Becoming A Police State? Aug 29, 2023

Steve Forbes warns that the climate agenda of the Biden Administration is a harbinger of a possible police state—and says that a major backlash is on its way.

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Spotlight: Biden's Half-Baked Foreign Policy Is Begging For Big-Time Trouble Aug 24, 2023

Steve Forbes explains how President Biden's foreign policy approach is ill-equipped for the current state of geopolitics, with dangerous results which gravely threaten the world order.

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Spotlight: What To Look For In Tomorrow's Republican Presidential Candidates' Debate Aug 22, 2023

Steve Forbes previews tomorrow's 2024 Republican presidential candidates' debate and calls for a Reaganesque message to help solve our national issues.

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Spotlight: FDA's Latest "Power Grab" Attempt On Cigars "Needlessly And Dangerously" Undermines Its Own Authority Aug 18, 2023

Steve Forbes takes the FDA to task about a new proposed FDA rule classifying premium cigars similarly to cigarettes, calling out the agency's refusal to differentiate, which undermines its authority as a public health body.

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Spotlight: How The Calvin Coolidge Presidency Should Be "A Model For Our Own Era" Aug 17, 2023

Steve Forbes explains that by reexamining the 30th President's policies, we have surprisingly much to learn about his tenure in the White House, offering a blueprint for prosperity today.

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Spotlight: Wake Up!: Why Washington Can't Ignore Russia And China's Joint Exercises Near Alaska Aug 10, 2023

Steve Forbes responds to Russia and China's joint military exercises near Alaska, calling on the Biden Administration to wake up to the threats posed by the two hostile regimes before it's too late.

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Spotlight: What No One Realizes About Fitch's U.S. Credit Downgrade Aug 08, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why the complacency underlying relative non-reaction by markets to Fitch's downgrade of U.S. credit was misplaced — and why concerns the U.S. economy has a number of major government-caused threats.

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Spotlight: Biden's Green Energy Projects Are "Expensive And Not Good For The Environment" Aug 04, 2023

Steve Forbes explains the inconvenient truth about the Biden Administration's big spending to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy sources.

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Spotlight: Why The Jones Act Is Hurting America And Must Go To Davy Jones' Locker Aug 03, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why if Washington wants to get serious about national defense again, it must send the destructive Jones Act to the figurative bottom of the sea.

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Spotlight: "A Decisive Putin Defeat Is A Must": How The Korean War Relates To Ukraine Aug 01, 2023

Steve Forbes explains how the Korean War has correlations to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Spotlight: This Is Why You Shouldn't Get Too Excited By That Second Quarter GDP Number Jul 28, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why the surprisingly good Q2 GDP number is no reason for celebration, why Fed Chair Jerome Powell is misreading the data to our collective detriment, and why the overall economic goals of the left are pulling us into a socialist mess.

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Spotlight: Modern Socialists Are On A Relentless March — And Now The Far Left Has Even More Absurd New Targets Jul 27, 2023

Steve Forbes excoriates the socialist left for its continuous assault on the everyday household appliances and lifestyle ubiquities we depend on—and he calls out the absurd regulations that politicians are letting leftists impose.

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Spotlight: Federal Reserve Still Wedded To Preposterous Phillips Curve — And May Make Foolish Decision Tomorrow Jul 25, 2023

Steve Forbes calls out the Federal Reserve's continued fealty to the Phillips Curve in advance of his meeting tomorrow, and warns against the Fed's attempt to influence economic growth and manipulate interest rates.

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Spotlight: Student Loan Program Is A National Disgrace — This Is What Families Must Do Before College Jul 21, 2023

Steve Forbes decries the modern U.S. student loan program which has only led to massive debts and sometimes unnecessary education—and explains what parents, students, and schools should do to reverse course.

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Spotlight: Calm Down And Stop Worrying — AI Is A Blessing, Not A Curse Jul 20, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why the constant fears and trepidations surrounding artificial intelligence are way overblown — and why productive, smart people can use it to enhance their lives without fear of replacement.

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Spotlight: Why Won't Biden Let Ukraine Defeat Russia? Jul 18, 2023

Steve Forbes calls out President Biden for not supplying Ukraine adequate military equipment, calling it a "strategic scandal of the first magnitude" that is preventing the embattled nation from finally expelling the Russian invaders.

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Spotlight: The Case of Greta Thunberg's Deleted Tweet — What Alarmists Need To Hear Jul 14, 2023

Steve Forbes calls out Greta Thunberg for a past tweet that has since been deleted that made a claim about the ice caps melting that failed to come true — and takes on other apocalyptic predictions.

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Spotlight: New Credit Card Idea From Washington Politicians Should Be Shredded Immediately Jul 13, 2023

Steve Forbes slams a new bill from D.C. politicians called the Credit Card Competition Act that is meant to take on swipe fees, explaining that its purpose simply does the bidding of giant retailers that will harm consumers.

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Spotlight: California's Shocking New Income Redistribution Scheme Exposed Jul 11, 2023

Steve Forbes rips California's newest income redistribution scheme in which the income of residents will play into how much they are charged for electricity.

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Spotlight: Why NYC's New Pizza Regulations Are "Utter B.S." Jul 07, 2023

Steve Forbes tears into a New York City regulation that would effectively ban coal- and wood-burning pizza ovens, calling the justification behind the new rules "preposterous" and simply a function of more clueless government meddling.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: These Are The Real Villains Behind Summer Airline Delays Jul 06, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why the guilty parties for epic summer airline delays aren't really the airlines but instead the FAA and incompetent Washington politicians.

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Spotlight: FTC's Lawsuit Against Amazon Over Prime Is Part Of Biden's Massive Assault Against Free Enterprise Jun 30, 2023

Steve Forbes excoriates the FTC's "preposterous" lawsuit against Amazon over its Prime program, and explains why it's part of President Biden's "modern socialism."

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Spotlight: Biden's Iran Policy Meets The Definition Of Insanity And Could Lead To A Major War Jun 29, 2023

Steve Forbes warns that President Biden's approach to Iran is the definition of insanity, and could lead to a major war—and reveals what the President must do to avert conflict and restore U.S. strength against the threat of an Iranian nuclear bomb.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: The Wagner Group's Assault On Putin Is A Wake-Up Call The West Must Hear Jun 27, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why the coup attempt against Russian President Vladimir Putin by the Wagner Group should be a wake-up call to the U.S. and NATO—and why help for Ukraine must accelerate as quickly as possible.

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Spotlight: How Beijing's Response To China's Sputtering Economy Is Dangerous For The Rest Of The World Jun 23, 2023

Steve Forbes explains how Beijing’s response to the stalling economy could be dangerous for the United States and the rest of the world.

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Spotlight: This Is How To Get The U.S. Economy Booming Again Jun 22, 2023

Steve Forbes urges the U.S. government, and foreign leaders, to return to Adam Smith's simple formula to restore economic strength.

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Spotlight: California Lurches Towards Socialism — New Golden State Legislation Could Upend Capitalism In U.S. Jun 16, 2023

Steve Forbes explains how the SEIU's push to drastically change the franchise model in California would have widespread ramifications nationwide — and empower the socialist movement in the U.S. like never before.

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Spotlight: Don't Be Relieved By The Fed's Pause In Raising Interest Rates — Recession Threat Still Looms Jun 15, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why the Federal Reserve's temporary pause in raising interest rates shouldn't give citizens a sigh of relief — other Fed actions may yet bring about a recession thanks to suffocating rules, decrees, and regulations.

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Spotlight: The Supreme Court Must Stop Democrats' Run-Around Of The Constitution Jun 09, 2023

Steve Forbes calls for the Supreme Court to take on out-of-control and unpopular Democratic rules and regulations that could never pass as law through the legislature.

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Spotlight: Why A National Sales Tax Is A Terrible Idea Jun 08, 2023

Amidst calls to massively reform or even eliminate the IRS, Steve Forbes explains why the oft-proposed "national sales tax" is not a solution.

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Spotlight: California's Insurance Snafu Explained — How Government Caused Another Crisis Jun 06, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why insurers are refusing to take new business in California — and why it should be a "wake-up call" for all politicians, citizens, and corporations.

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Spotlight: ESG Is Polluting People's Pension Funds — Here's What Must Be Done To Stop It May 26, 2023

Steve Forbes warns that politics, not sound business decisions, is causing a deleterious effect to people's pension funds—and explains how getting ESG out of investing will prevent the impoverishment of retirees.

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Spotlight: Why Won't Biden And The Pentagon Let Ukraine Win The War Against Russia? May 25, 2023

Steve Forbes slams President Biden and the Pentagon's insubstantial response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and their continued failure to be proactive and effectively help end Putin's illegal attack once and for all.

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Spotlight: Why It's "Bad News" For Government To Regulate Artificial Intelligence May 23, 2023

Steve Forbes breaks down the key reasons it's not a good idea for government to regulate the emerging technology of AI, calling out the "laughable ignorance" of those comparing proposed regulations at the birth of artificial intelligence to the advent of the nuclear age.

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Spotlight: This Is Why New York Is Going To Fall May 12, 2023

Steve Forbes details the reason for New York's decline and eventual fall, ranging from absurd spending policies to a failing transportation systems to dysfunctional crime and policing reforms.

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Spotlight: Key Biden Aide Portrays Dystopian Vision And Grim Future For The U.S. And The World May 11, 2023

Steve Forbes slams a recent speech from President Biden's National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, full of off-base attacks on free markets, and portraying a dystopian vision for the future.

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Spotlight: Are America And Europe Getting Ready To Sell Out Ukraine To Putin? May 09, 2023

Steve Forbes warns that European powers, and perhaps even U.S. foreign policy officials, are getting ready to urge a deal between Ukraine and Russia, which would only empower despots and tyrants like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.

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Spotlight: Why New York State's Attempt To Ban Tobacco Product Sales Is Utterly Stupid May 02, 2023

Steve Forbes explains how New York State is attempting to ban all tobacco products, and why such an idea is foolish and counterproductive.

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Spotlight: Latest Biden Regulation Will Cause Massive Trouble For New Homebuyers Apr 28, 2023

Steve Forbes decries a new "utterly perverse" Biden Administration housing rule which punishes homebuyers with good credit by forcing them to subsidize buyers with poor credit.

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Spotlight: Why Biden Won't Be Dems' 2024 Nominee — Even Though He Just Announced His Reelection Bid Apr 27, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why President Biden will not actually be the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, despite Biden's recent announcement of a 2024 reelection bid.

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Spotlight: South Korea Is More Important Than Ever To U.S. Security — Here's Why Apr 25, 2023

Steve Forbes responds to the visit of South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol to the US, and explains the importance of the U.S.-South Korean alliance in protecting vital national security interests.

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Spotlight: Are Medical Death Panels Coming To America? Apr 14, 2023

Steve Forbes warns that a "medical cult of death" embracing the concepts of euthanasia and "quality adjusted life years" is spreading across the developed world, allowing governments to decide when a person should or shouldn't receive medical care—and it could be coming to the U.S.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Bad News For Xi — Why The Chinese Yuan Will Not Replace The U.S. Dollar As The World's Reserve Currency Apr 13, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why the Chinese Yuan will not replace the U.S. Dollar as the world's reserve currency.

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Spotlight: Why AM Radio Must Be Saved — And How To Do It Apr 11, 2023

Steve Forbes warns that AM radio could soon be on the chopping block due to new auto manufacturing often not including the service, and reveals the steps the Biden Administration can take to save it.

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Spotlight: This Is The Best Cure For U.S. Morale In This Time Of Perpetual Unease Apr 07, 2023

Steve Forbes reveals the way to cure US morale, amidst an era of social unease, economic malaise, and constant uncertainty: cutting taxes to unleash the economy for all.

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Spotlight: Baseball Has Renewed Itself After A Steep Decline — Can The U.S. Do The Same? Apr 06, 2023

Steve Forbes breaks down why baseball took a steep decline in the U.S. that has fortunately been rescued by crucial innovations — and why there are signs that the U.S. itself could find a similar new revival.

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Spotlight: Economic Hopes Are Rising — But Two New Crises Are On The Horizon And Could Lead To Disaster Apr 04, 2023

Steve Forbes warns of two new brewing crises — massive, unsustainable corporate debts, and the over-indebtedness of many countries — and explains why we are hardly out of the economic woods just yet.

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Spotlight: Biden And Harris Will Not Be On The 2024 Presidential Ticket — Here's Why Mar 31, 2023

Steve Forbes explains the three reasons why neither President Biden nor Vice President Kamala Harris will be on the 2024 presidential ticket.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Laboratories Are Still Performing Gain-Of-Function Research On Viruses More Dangerous Than Covid-19 Mar 30, 2023

Steve Forbes warns that laboratories are still working on gain-of-function research that could create viruses more deadly than Covid-19.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "Welcome To The Unsustainable Folly Of Modern Socialism": Steve Forbes Torches Biden's EV Push Mar 28, 2023

Steve Forbes rips the Biden Administration's "socialist" push toward electric vehicles, which will cost Ford billions and represents the folly of top-down government regulations seeking to control industry.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Why Civil Asset Forfeitures Need To End — And Soon Could Mar 24, 2023

Steve Forbes celebrates the potential end to civil asset forfeitures within the criminal justice system thanks to a bipartisan push.

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Spotlight: Poland Has Been Key In Helping Ukraine Combat Russia — And This Is What The U.S. Must Do Now Mar 23, 2023

Steve Forbes recognizes the key help that Poland has offered Ukraine in its fight against Russia's aggression, and explains what the U.S. and the free world must do now to prevent defeat at the hands of Putin.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Warning: A New, Awful Response To Our Economic Problems Is Coming — And It's Led By Elizabeth Warren Mar 21, 2023

Steve Forbes warns that new banking regulations, championed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, could soon be implemented as a response to our current economic woes.

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Spotlight: This Is Why The U.S. Must Consider Returning To The Gold Standard Mar 17, 2023

Steve Forbes calls out the taboo of discussing the gold standard in serious conversations about the economy, and points out that were the U.S. still using it, many economic crises would not have occurred.

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Spotlight: Finally — Some Good News For The Economy Thanks To A New U.S.-U.K. Free Trade Agreement Mar 16, 2023

Steve Forbes celebrates a likely U.S.-U.K. free trade agreement that will help enlarge markets and ease defense synergies between both countries.

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Spotlight: Bad News For Banking: Why More Trouble Is Coming Following SVB And Signature Bank Collapse Mar 14, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why more trouble is coming following the collapse of SVB and Signature Bank, and who's actually at fault for the bad times now roiling the banking sector.

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Spotlight: Independent Expert Commission Needed To Probe "Deadly Mistakes" Made By Government During Covid-19 Crisis Mar 10, 2023

Steve Forbes calls for an independent expert commission to probe the "multitudinous" mistakes made by the government and public health experts during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Spotlight: Steve Forbes Excoriates Jerome Powell: "Clueless About Inflation!" Mar 09, 2023

Steve Forbes responds to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony this week before the Senate, calling Powell "clueless about inflation" with a misbegotten policy prescription that could wreak further havoc on an already fragile economy.

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Spotlight: How The U.S. And U.K. Are About To Kick Their Economies In The Stomach Mar 07, 2023

Steve Forbes warns that the U.S.'s and U.K.'s respective budgets are going to wreak terrible and unnecessary havoc on their own economies and that of the world.

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Spotlight: This Is The Hearing Congressional Republicans Should Hold To Save The Economy Mar 03, 2023

Steve Forbes has advice for Republicans: hold hearings now on the World Bank, and get moving on a massive overhaul to improve global economic health.

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Spotlight: It's Time To Get Rid Of The Biggest Con Job In Healthcare Mar 02, 2023

Steve Forbes decries the certificate of need laws, or CONs, that over-regulate healthcare in the US and impede access to and quality of medical care.

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Spotlight: Why February's Jobs Report Should Be Taken With A Big Grain Of Salt Feb 28, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why February's upcoming Labor Department jobs report should be taken with a "big grain of salt," and why the numbers may not offer a clear indication of the state of the economy.

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Spotlight: Catastrophic Crisis With Russia And China Brewing — What Biden Must Do Now Feb 24, 2023

Steve Forbes responds to President Biden's trip to Ukraine, and explains what needs to be done in order to avoid a catastrophic crisis involving Russia and China.

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Spotlight: What Politicians Get Wrong In Their Efforts To Curb Smoking And Vaping Feb 23, 2023

Steve Forbes slams politicians' and public health officials' attempts to curb smoking and vaping, and explains a more effective way to reduce the behaviors.

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Spotlight: The Real Reason For Airline Delays—And The Simple Change That Could Fix Everything Feb 17, 2023

Steve Forbes explains how a terribly outdated air traffic control system is behind rampant airline delays, and the simple way to fix the problem—so long as politics don't get in the way.

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Spotlight: Steve Forbes Warns of "Mischief" Brewing In Key Biden Tax Scheme Feb 16, 2023

Steve Forbes slams President Biden's proposed tax on stock buybacks, calling it a backdoor way to a wealth tax and other "mischief."

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Spotlight: The Three Basic Principles To Promote Peace And Prosperity Biden Refuses To Pursue Feb 10, 2023

Steve Forbes explains the keys to peace and prosperity that the Biden Administration refuses to try, instead following a much more dangerous and inept path.

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Spotlight: Who Will Win The Gas Stove War? Feb 09, 2023

Steve Forbes enters the gas stove wars, and has a fixed prediction on who is going to win.

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Spotlight: How Republicans Can Win The Debt Ceiling Battle Feb 07, 2023

Steve Forbes breaks down how Republicans can win the debt ceiling battle.

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Spotlight: A Revolution Is Coming To Education — What Every Parent Needs To Know Feb 03, 2023

Steve Forbes breaks down the revolutionary changes coming to education, which will change the lives of students and their parents.

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Spotlight: This Is How To Save Social Security And Medicare Feb 02, 2023

Steve Forbes gets real about Social Security and Medicare, warning that as the programs head towards insolvency, difficult decisions must be made -- but solutions do exist, if Congress can ditch old-school thinking.

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Spotlight: Here's The Monstrous Misconception That's Misshaping Federal Reserve Policy Jan 31, 2023

Steve Forbes urges the Federal Reserve to abandon a fiscal policy based around the Phillips curve, stating that history itself shows how deluded this economic philosophy has proven to be.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Inside The Alzheimer's Scandal: Why Is There Still No Cure? Jan 20, 2023

Steve Forbes explains why a "fanatical" approach to Alzheimer's research has impeded progress in finding a cure, and what scientists and the medical establishment must do to combat groupthink.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Republicans Are Giving Democrats A Belated But Huge Christmas Present Jan 19, 2023

Steve Forbes rips Speaker McCarthy's push for the Fair Tax, claiming that this move is actually a massive political gift to progressive Democrats who can use it as an easy attack on Republicans.

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Spotlight: New Law Could Wreck Every Industry In The Nation Jan 13, 2023

Steve Forbes slams California's law that over-regulates the fast food industry, warning that the "socialist" policies it enacts could have damaging consequences to all other industries.

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Spotlight: What Republicans Must Do To Rein In The Federal Reserve Jan 12, 2023

Steve Forbes offers stark advice for Republicans on how to deal with the Federal Reserve and avert more future disasters.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Good News For Everyone Who Wants Humanity To Live: Steve Forbes Roasts "60 Minutes' " Extinction Report Jan 10, 2023

Steve Forbes refutes 60 Minutes report on the "sixth mass extinction" featuring a Stanford University biologist claiming that humanity is doomed.

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Spotlight: The Expensive And Harmful Truth About Electric Vehicles Jan 06, 2023

Steve Forbes details the problems with electric vehicles that auto companies, politicians, and many others are championing.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: The Future Of Ukraine Depends On This Key Decision Only Biden Can Make Jan 05, 2023

Steve Forbes explains what President Biden must do to ensure Ukraine's victory over Russia's invasion.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Why The Border Crisis Is About To Get Even Worse Dec 16, 2022

Steve Forbes warns that President Biden's border policies are about to get even worse, while advising Congress on what steps to take to avoid catastrophe.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Fed's "Digital Dollar" Idea Has Frightening Implications For Privacy And Freedom Dec 15, 2022

Steve Forbes warns against the Federal Reserve's possible Central Bank Digital Currency initiative.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Is The High School English Teacher On The Way To Extinction? Dec 13, 2022

Steve Forbes discusses ChatGPT and its massive impact on writing, teaching, and the future of education.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: New Biden Administration Proposal Might Let Government Track Everything You Do Dec 09, 2022

Steve Forbes decries the constant government surveillance in China -- and warns that something like it could come to the United States thanks to the Transportation Department.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: This Is Why The U.S. Can't Have A Government-Run Healthcare System Dec 08, 2022

Steve Forbes breaks down why the United States can't have a government-controlled healthcare system because it essentially subsidizes most all nations' medical care.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Republicans Are Guilty Of Helping Biden Spend Massive Amounts Of Money Dec 06, 2022

Steve Forbes calls out Republicans who sign off on President Biden's massive government spending, such as the infrastructure bill and the CHIPS Act, while also going along with the return of earmarks.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: It's Time To Get Rid Of The CDC As We Know It Dec 02, 2022

Steve Forbes blasts the CDC's handling of the COVID-19 crisis and argues for an overhaul of its system by Republicans when they take control of the House.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: This Is The "Hard Unavoidable Truth" About The Ukraine War Dec 01, 2022

Steve Forbes speaks about the need for US military readiness, made more evident than ever since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Steve Forbes Blasts "Preposterous" Biden Promise To Pay "Climate Change Reparations" To Poor Nations Nov 29, 2022

Steve Forbes blasts a Biden Administration scheme to pay climate change reparations to poorer countries.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Here's How To Show You're Not Just Another Ambitious Hack: Steve Forbes Has Message For Buttigieg Nov 25, 2022

Steve Forbes has a message for Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg, criticizing his push to stop states' snarky highway signs instead of trimming unnecessary regulations.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: This Is What We Should Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving Nov 24, 2022

Steve Forbes shares a Thanksgiving 2022 message and recounts the story of the first celebration in Plymouth.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: The British Government Is Deliberately Crushing Its Economy Nov 22, 2022

Steve Forbes slams the UK's "clueless" attempt to combat inflation with its wildly faulty budget.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: This Is Mark Zuckerberg's Greatest Threat — And He'll Never Win Against It Nov 18, 2022

Steve Forbes explores how the basic rules of the free market have led to Meta's stock collapse.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, And The Basic Problem Of Cryptocurrencies Nov 17, 2022

Steve Forbes breaks down the collapse of FTX, the actions of Sam Bankman-Fried, and the underlying issues of cryptocurrencies — which aren't going anywhere.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Why Can't States Like California Count Votes As Quickly As Florida? Nov 15, 2022

Steve Forbes questions why multiple states still don't have results a week after Election Day.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Key Democratic Goal Could Harm The "Well-Being Of The Rest Of The World" Nov 11, 2022

Steve Forbes slams Democrats' covert attempt to take over healthcare by expanding Medicaid.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Why Republicans Did Just Fine In 2022 Midterms — And Are Well Positioned For 2024 Nov 10, 2022

Steve Forbes explains why Republicans did well in the 2022 midterms and have a good outlook for the 2024 presidential election.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: This Will Be A Massive Issue In The 2024 Election — And It's Barely Been Discussed In The Midterms Nov 08, 2022

Steve Forbes explains why US aid and policy towards Ukraine will be a central issue in the 2024 election, even though it's gone largely unconsidered in the 2022 midterms.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Here's What Republicans Should Do If They Win Congress Nov 04, 2022

Steve Forbes explains what Republicans should do if they retake Congress.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Looming Energy Disaster Is On Its Way Nov 03, 2022

Steve Forbes warns of the looming energy disaster that is on its way. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: This Is How Jerome Powell Can Prevent A Crushing Recession Nov 01, 2022

Steve Forbes details the steps Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should take to avoid a crushing recession.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Major League Baseball Must Make A Big Change Oct 28, 2022

Steve Forbes explains why Major League Baseball must alter the way the contesting teams in the World Series are chosen.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: This Mistake We're Making Will Astonish Future Generations Oct 27, 2022

Steve Forbes slams the economic policy of deliberately suppressing interest rates.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Biden Policy On Iran Is "Morally Repulsive" Oct 25, 2022

Steve Forbes slams President Biden's approach to Iran and urges him to support the protesters.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Can Republicans Learn To Fight The Federal Reserve? Oct 21, 2022

Steve Forbes urges Republicans to take on the Federal Reserve, calling their failure to do so a "dangerous oversight."

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: The Biden Administration's Latest Assault On The Economy Oct 20, 2022

Steve Forbes slams the Biden Administration's assault on the gig economy.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Steve Forbes Warns Biden's Saudi Arabia Bashing Is A "Big Mistake" Oct 18, 2022

Steve Forbes slams President Biden's recent attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: A New Way Of War Is Emerging — Will The Biden Team Wake Up? Oct 14, 2022

Steve Forbes criticizes President Biden's approach to defense as the Ukraine conflict ushers in a new era of how wars are fought.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Lots Of Talk, Little Action: Steve Forbes Rips The Red Tape Stopping Infrastructure Oct 13, 2022

Steve Forbes slams the regulation and red tape surrounding infrastructure in the U.S.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Liz Truss Must Ignore Critics And Implement Flat Tax Oct 11, 2022

Steve Forbes urges UK PM Liz Truss to ignore the critics of her tax cuts and, in fact, go even further. Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: How The U.S. Should Stop The Destructive Rise Of The Dollar Oct 07, 2022

Steve Forbes explains how the US should stop the rise of the dollar.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Biden's Iran Policy "Defies Belief" — And It Actually Emboldens Putin Oct 06, 2022

Steve Forbes warns the Biden Administration to end nuclear negotiations with Iran in order to deter Vladimir Putin's aggression against Ukraine.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Steve Forbes Warns Jerome Powell To Junk "Highly Destructive" Monetary Policy Oct 04, 2022

Steve Forbes warns central bankers to junk the policy of trying to achieve a 2 percent inflation rate.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Why Bag Bans Are Nothing But Absurd Virtue Signaling Sep 30, 2022

Steve Forbes blasts bag bans and explains why they're counter-intuitive.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: 2020 Census Overcounted Democratic States, Undercounted GOP States Sep 29, 2022

Steve Forbes explores significant problems in the most recent US Census.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "The U.S. Should Follow Suit — But Won't": Steve Forbes Rips Biden Position On Key Truss Move Sep 27, 2022

Steve Forbes slams President Biden's position on fracking while praising that of UK PM Liz Truss.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Weird, Undemocratic Voting System Is Taking Hold In U.S. Sep 23, 2022

Steve Forbes blasts ranked-choice voting and questions whether it is truly democratic.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Why Ukraine's Fight Is America's Fight Sep 22, 2022

Steve Forbes argues for the United States to continue to help Ukraine fight back against Russian aggression.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Why The Surging Dollar Is Hurting Stocks And More Sep 20, 2022

Steve Forbes speaks about the problems caused by a surging dollar.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "States Are Enacting The Flat Tax — Why Not Washington?" Sep 16, 2022

Steve Forbes argues for the federal government to enact the flat tax.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Finally Some Good News On Energy: Steve Forbes Praises Major Liz Truss Reform Sep 15, 2022

Steve Forbes praises the energy policy of new UK PM Liz Truss.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Biden Sleepwalking Into New National Security Disaster Sep 13, 2022

Steve Forbes warns that the Biden Administration is sleepwalking towards a new national security disaster.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Gavin Newsom Is Guilty Of Political Food Poisoning Sep 09, 2022

Steve Forbes shreds a new "big government" minimum wage rule supported Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) affecting the fast food industry.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "Based More On Emotion Than Science": Steve Forbes Blasts FDA Vaping Rule Sep 08, 2022

Steve Forbes slams the FDA's rule against vaping and ecigarettes.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Steve Forbes Warns Of Biden's "Bizarre And Dangerous Plan" Sep 06, 2022

Steve Forbes warns about President Biden's foreign policy related to Iran and its nuclear ambitions.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Here's Why Biden Student Loan Cancelation Is "Profoundly Wrong And Harmful" Sep 02, 2022

Steve Forbes slams President Biden's student loan cancelation.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Jerome Powell May Soon Bomb The Economy Sep 01, 2022

Steve Forbes warns of the latest actions from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, stating that they could "bomb the economy."

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Number Of Weather-Related Deaths Have Declined Almost 99% In Past 100 Years Jul 29, 2022

Steve Forbes pushes back on extreme policies meant to combat climate change.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "Suffering From Amnesia": Steve Forbes Roasts Federal Reserve Jul 28, 2022

Steve Forbes slams the Federal Reserve's approach to handling inflation.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: GOP Senators Signing On To "A Bad And Counterproductive Idea" Warns Steve Forbes Jul 26, 2022

Steve Forbes warns Republicans in favor of a massive $280 billion “boondoggle” bill meant to increase competitiveness with China to rethink their positions.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "The Moment Of Truth Is Coming In The Russia-Ukraine War": Steve Forbes Shares Insights On Putin's Attack Jul 22, 2022

Steve Forbes discusses Vladimir Putin's plans for Ukraine, what may very well come next in the invasion, and what the Biden Administration must do.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: The IMF's "Tony Soprano"-Like Move: Steve Forbes Warns Of Threat To Nations By International Monetary Fund Jul 21, 2022

Steve Forbes discusses the threat of the IMF's "economic quackery" on multiple nations across the world.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "Tax-Hungry Politicians Suffer A Setback": Steve Forbes Celebrates Scuttling Of Global Tax Scheme Jul 19, 2022

Steve Forbes celebrates the likely failure of two international tax initiatives on global minimum taxes that have been temporarily derailed.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "Can Baseball Ever Become America's All-Star Sport Again?": Steve Forbes Offers Advice For Ailing MLB Jul 15, 2022

Steve Forbes details the steps needed to make baseball America's top sport again.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "A Storm Is Brewing": Steve Forbes Warns "Big Financial Crisis" Is Coming Jul 14, 2022

Steve Forbes warns of the factors that are coming together to potentially cause a massive financial crisis.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "Ruled Like Joe Biden": Steve Forbes Eviscerates Boris Johnson's Failed Leadership Jul 12, 2022

Steve Forbes unleashes on outgoing UK PM Boris Johnson after the British leader resigns from office.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Why Government's Green Energy Obsession Will Finally Soon End Jul 08, 2022

Steve Forbes predicts a paradigm shift on energy policy in advanced Western nations.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "A Stunning Blow!": Steve Forbes Celebrates Supreme Court EPA Ruling Jul 07, 2022

Steve Forbes praises the Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia v EPA, which restricts the agency's regulation of greenhouse gases.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "The Public School Monopoly Is Truly Busted": Steve Forbes Praises Arizona Education Reforms Jul 01, 2022

Steve Forbes praises Arizona's recently-passed education reform act that creates sweeping changes in the state's school policies.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: How The SEC Could Harm Faltering U.S. Economy Jun 30, 2022

Steve Forbes warns of a new potential SEC rule which could do untold harm to the U.S. economy.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "Harmful To Public Health": Steve Forbes Warns New Biden Policy Will Harm U.S. Citizens Jun 28, 2022

Steve Forbes warns of "two grievous mistakes" being made by the Biden Administration's FDA that will harm U.S. citizens' health.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "Will Colombia Go The Way Of Venezuela And Cuba?": Steve Forbes Responds To Petro Win Jun 24, 2022

Steve Forbes responds to the election of "hard-core leftist" Gustavo Petro to the Colombian presidency.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "Markets Should Brace Themselves": Steve Forbes Warns Of "Several Major Crises" Jun 23, 2022

Steve Forbes warns that the surge in interest rates could lead to a collapse of the Japanese Yen — and the market effects thereafter.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "What Is The FDA Inhaling?": Steve Forbes Slams Proposed Menthol Cigarette Rules Jun 17, 2022

Steve Forbes slams the FDA's proposed rules to prohibit menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: The GOP Must Avoid This Trap Jun 16, 2022

Steve Forbes talks about what Republicans should learn from UK PM Boris Johnson’s “blunders.”

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "Stranger And More Dangerous": Biden Foreign Policy Eviscerated By Steve Forbes Jun 14, 2022

Steve Forbes issues a brutal takedown of President Biden's foreign policy moves.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "The Biden Administration Is Dangerously Clueless": Steve Forbes Roasts POTUS Over Energy Crisis Jun 10, 2022

Steve Forbes slams President Biden's "dangerously clueless" energy policy as fuel prices skyrocket.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "Almost All Of It Bad": Steve Forbes Warns Of Impending Wave Of Antitrust Actions Jun 09, 2022

Steve Forbes warns against an impending wave of antitrust actions against big tech companies.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Macron Is Putin's Useful Idiot In Ukraine War Jun 07, 2022

Steve Forbes blasts French President Emmanuel Macron's approach to Ukraine and Russia, calling Macron Putin's "useful idiot."

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: The Stark Warning To All World Governments Jun 03, 2022

Steve Forbes explains why Colombia's presidential election should make governments across the globe wake up — including that of the U.S.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: "If The President Was Actually Serious...": Steve Forbes Rips Biden Ukraine Response Jun 02, 2022

Steve Forbes explains why President Biden is failing to adequately support Ukraine in its efforts to repel Russia's invasion.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

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Spotlight: How To Empower Tens Of Millions Of Stockholders In One Fell Swoop May 31, 2022

Steve Forbes explains how tens of millions of disenfranchised stockholders can be empowered with one piece of legislation from Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) that encourages shareholder proxy voting.

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Spotlight: "Biden Let The Cat Out Of The Bag": Steve Forbes Calls Out POTUS' "Confession" May 27, 2022

Steve Forbes reveals how President Biden made a "confession" that reveals that he wants higher gas prices.

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Spotlight: This Could Be Putin's "Plan B" For Winning Ukraine War May 26, 2022

On this episode of What's Ahead, Steve Forbes warns Russian President Vladimir Putin will use a food crisis to win his war of aggression against Ukraine.

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Spotlight: "No More Government Overreactions!": Steve Forbes Tears Into Covid-19 Restrictions May 24, 2022

Steve Forbes hammers the idea of more lockdowns and school closures amidst a surge of COVID-19, calling for the draconian restrictions to be "fiercely resisted." Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Can Price Transparency Save The Future Of American Healthcare? May 20, 2022

There’s a lack of price transparency in medical care in the U.S., and people are paying more out of pocket costs than ever before. Quality care at reasonable and disclosed prices should not be dictated by hospitals, doctors and insurance companies. Can price transparency save the future of American health care? Steve Forbes on the true patient-oriented free market that’s emerging and the Oklahoma medical institution that is helping to pave the way.

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Spotlight: Blackout Warning: Energy Policy Failures May Lead To Summer Blackouts May 19, 2022

Utilities are warning of the potential for serious power outages this summer in many parts of the country. Are we headed for a summer of rolling blackouts? Steve Forbes on the energy crisis at hand, the misbegotten policy errors that got us here and why it's time to examine how we can realistically meet our energy needs.

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Spotlight: The Fed’s Plans To Slow Inflation Will Kill The Economy: Is A Recession Inevitable? May 17, 2022

The notion that the Federal Reserve should try to manage how the economy performs is dangerous nonsense. News flash to the Fed: Prosperity doesn’t cause inflation; creating too much money and undermining the dollar's value does! Is a recession ahead inevitable? Steve Forbes on the Fed’s plans to slow inflation that will ultimately kill the economy.

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Spotlight: What Next for Cryptos? May 13, 2022

The collapsing values in cryptocurrencies and their exchanges are reminiscent of when the dot.com bubble burst more than 20 years ago. Back then, most of those speculative stocks were listed on the Nasdaq. When the bubble burst, the Nasdaq index plummeted almost 80%. Steve Forbes examines whether the crypto world is in for a similar shellacking.

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Spotlight: A Carbon Tax Won’t Fight Climate Change, But Will Make Life More Expensive May 10, 2022

Politicians never tire of coming up with ways to raise your taxes, and a carbon tariff is no different. Democrats say such a tax will fight climate change, but the truth is that it will only make life more expensive. Steve Forbes on why a carbon tax won't fight climate change but will increase the already rising cost of living.

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Spotlight: The Fed's Best Weapon To Fight Inflation Is Gold: Why Won’t The Fed Use It? May 06, 2022

The Fed says its actions on Wednesday show it’s now serious about fighting inflation. The trouble is, it won’t use the best weapon possible: gold. Steve Forbes on the Fed’s continued battle with inflation and on how the central bank won’t even consider our most formidable, reliable, time-tested tool to keep the dollar stable in value, a gold standard.

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Spotlight: Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Can We Stop Putin From Waging Nuclear Warfare? May 05, 2022

Vladimir Putin grossly miscalculated the war in Ukraine. And now Putin and other Russian officials have warned that Moscow may use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Is this move unthinkable? How can we stop Putin from waging nuclear warfare? Steve Forbes on the immeasurable stakes at hand and on what could be done to deter Putin from such a move.

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Spotlight: Democrats’ Proposed Tax Hike Is Reckless And Not The Solution To Inflation May 03, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has unveiled his solution to help fight inflation: significant tax increases. Steve Forbes on why the Democrats’ proposed tax hike is reckless and is not the answer to inflation.

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Spotlight: How Biden’s Regulations Undermine His Own Infrastructure Plan Apr 29, 2022

President Biden boasts about his love for infrastructure. So why is he putting big regulatory barriers on the building and repairing of roads, bridges, and the like? Steve Forbes on Biden’s infrastructure plan and on how his own regulations undermine its potential progress.

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Spotlight: The Fed Is Pushing The Economy Into A Recession Apr 28, 2022

The Federal Reserve believes that you attack inflation by deliberately reducing economic activity and, thus, is pushing the economy toward a recession or, at least, an unwelcome slowdown. Steve Forbes on the Fed's recession that’s looming over our economy, on rising interest rates and on how the road ahead doesn't look good for a vibrant stock market.

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Spotlight: Twitter Is A Mess! Is Elon Musk The Only One Who Can Save It? Apr 26, 2022

Elon Musk set off a political firestorm with his bid to acquire Twitter. Musk’s prime purpose is to provide a public platform for free speech and open debate. Steve Forbes on the current state of Twitter, why it’s a mess and how Elon Musk is the only one who can save it.

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Spotlight: Mineral Rights In America: A Secret Weapon For Clean Energy Abundance? Apr 22, 2022

When it comes to producing a sustainable and plentiful energy supply, the U.S. has a vast and underappreciated advantage over other nations. Are mineral rights in America our secret weapon for clean energy abundance? Steve Forbes on the benefits of mineral rights exploration in the U.S. and how the lack of this freedom in other countries is a costly hindrance.

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Spotlight: California To Ban Sales On New Gas-Powered Cars By 2035: Why This Plan Is Absurd Apr 21, 2022

California still refuses to face reality when it comes to gas-powered cars, creating a looming environmental catastrophe. Steve Forbes on the state’s proposed ban on sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035 and why this plan is absurd, and on the renewable energy challenges the future will bring.

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Spotlight: Will The Fed Cause A Recession? What You Need To Know Apr 19, 2022

The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates in a belated response to inflation that a year ago it told us was transitory and nothing to worry about. But brace yourself, as the Fed is putting us on the road to an unnecessary recession. Steve Forbes on the two types of inflation and how each requires a different response, and on why the Fed's gimmicks have us headed for a crash landing.

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Spotlight: Covid-19 Aftermath: Can Trust In Public Health Be Saved? Apr 15, 2022

A very serious byproduct of the Covid-19 pandemic is the loss of trust in public health agencies. Can trust in public health be saved? Steve Forbes on the continued bad behavior of public health officials in the aftermath of Covid-19 and why the future consequences could be deadly.

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Spotlight: The Russia-Ukraine War: The Moment of Truth Is At Hand Apr 14, 2022

After failing to seize Kyiv and quickly occupy all of Ukraine, Russia is changing its strategy. It is now preparing a massive offensive in eastern and southern Ukraine. Steve Forbes on the most significant battle yet to come in the Russia-Ukraine war and why the moment of truth is at hand.

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Spotlight: French Presidential Election 2022: A Warning To All Democratic Nations? Apr 12, 2022

The early results in the French presidential election have exposed seismic shifts in the political culture of France, shifts that are good news for Putin but a wake-up call for those leaders who don't get what it takes to get an economy to grow. Steve Forbes on the first-round results in France's election and why these results should sound alarms and be a warning to all Democratic nations.

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Spotlight: Biden’s Thinking On Energy Is Deeply Flawed And Possibly Deadly Apr 08, 2022

Two grave shortcomings in Biden’s thinking regarding energy were on display this week, as telling statements by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed just how flawed the Administration’s thinking is. Steve Forbes on how the Biden Administration sees the energy world and why the consequences of that are serious and, in one case, possibly deadly.

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Spotlight: House GOP’s 2022 Priorities Must Include A Tax Cut Plan Apr 07, 2022

In the upcoming elections Republicans will campaign on such critical and predictable issues as inflation. But they should also emphasize taxes and the need to cut them. Steve Forbes on the House GOP’s 2022 priorities and on why those must include a tax cut plan.

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Spotlight: How Biden’s Regulatory Blunders Are Crushing American Ingenuity Apr 05, 2022

Administration regulators have tightened water-use rules, pushed for energy-efficiency standards and its war on fossil fuels continues. All these unnecessary rules from Washington are making life less pleasant, more irritating and more expensive! Steve Forbes on how Biden's regulatory blunders are crushing American ingenuity and on why government interference is only making things worse.

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Spotlight: Watch Out: Biden’s New Budget Is A Dangerous Bust! Apr 01, 2022

President Biden recently unveiled his proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year. What’s stunning is how utterly unrelated it is to the real needs of the domestic economy and how reckless it is for our defense necessities. Steve Forbes on what Biden’s proposed budget ignores and on why it’s a dangerous bust we should watch out for.

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Spotlight: Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Why Won't Biden Give Ukraine What It Needs To Win This War? Mar 31, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is making exasperated pleas for more weapons, particularly tanks and fighter jets. Yet President Biden and NATO are not responding with genuine urgency. Why won’t President Biden let Ukraine win this war? Steve Forbes on the continued Russia-Ukraine conflict and on how a clear-cut Ukrainian victory would be a victory for all who treasure liberty.

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Spotlight: Biden’s New Minimum Tax On Billionaires Is Just Another Economy-Killing Tax Mar 29, 2022

The White House announced the administration would be proposing a new minimum tax of 20% on households worth more than $100 million. Investors take note: President Biden’s new minimum tax on billionaires is just another economy-killing tax. Steve Forbes on how no country has ever taxed its way to prosperity and on why enforcing such a tax would be an administrative nightmare.

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Spotlight: Biden Says U.S. Must Lead New World Order: What America Needs If He’s Serious Mar 25, 2022

At a Business Roundtable meeting this week President Biden said, “There’s going to be a new world order out there, and we’ve got to lead it. We’ve got to unite the rest of the Free World in doing it.” Steve Forbes on the weight of Biden’s words and on what America needs if the President is serious about the U.S. leading positively for a better world.

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Spotlight: Watch Out! SEC Climate Change Disclosure Rule Will Hurt Stocks And Our Economy Mar 24, 2022

The SEC is readying a new climate change disclosure rule that will vastly—and illegally—extend the powers of this agency over the operations of public companies and private entities. Steve Forbes on how the SEC's scheme is a gross and destructive overreach of power and on why investors should beware, as this move will hurt stocks and injure the economy and must be stopped.

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Spotlight: Russia-Ukraine War: Will Biden Pressure President Zelensky To Cut A Deal With Russia? Mar 22, 2022

From the start of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the White House has habitually been obsessed with not overly upsetting the Monster of Moscow, Vladimir Putin. And with no immediate end in sight, will the weak-willed Biden Administration start pressuring Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky to cut a deal with Russia? Steve Forbes on how the Biden team's craven attitude could leave Ukraine battered, divided, and vulnerable to Putin's proclamation of a victory. This unnecessary outcome would be a disaster not only for Ukraine but for the Free World.

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Spotlight: Biden’s Crypto Executive Order: Breakthrough Or Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing? Mar 18, 2022

The crypto world heaved a sigh of relief regarding President Biden’s new executive order on the industry, but those positive feelings are misplaced. Steve Forbes on what this move exposes, on why Biden's cryptocurrency executive order is a wolf in sheep's clothing and on what big political and regulatory battles lie ahead.

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Spotlight: New U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal? Why Biden’s Pursuit Is Dangerous And Delusional Mar 17, 2022

President Biden and his team are going all-out to reach an agreement with Iran over its nuclear program. But their efforts demonstrate stunning foreign policy incoherence, as the new U.S.-Iran nuclear pact is deeply flawed. Steve Forbes on the realities of the potential new nuclear deal, what it would enable Iran to become and why Biden's pursuit of it is dangerous and delusional.

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Spotlight: Why The U.S. Decision To Block Jet Fighters From Poland to Ukraine Is A Biden Blunder Mar 16, 2022

The crisis in Ukraine continues as Russia appears to be readying the use of biological and chemical weapons. At a time when the U.S. could help counter Russia’s assaults on Ukraine, Biden has backed down on agreeing to he transfer of two dozen MiG-29 jet fighters from Poland to Ukraine. Steve Forbes on how Biden kiboshed the deal at the last minute and on why this decision was a bloody blunder.

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Spotlight: The Fed's Rate Hikes: A Policy Mistake That Won’t Fight Inflation Mar 11, 2022

Federal Reserve policymakers formally meet next week, a meeting that will mark a critical turning point for monetary policy. Steve Forbes on the Fed’s fight against inflation, its proposed rate hikes and how this move poses a danger to the economy and financial markets.

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Spotlight: Realities Of The Ban On Russian Oil And Gas: What Biden Doesn’t Get Regarding Energy Mar 10, 2022

The U.S. announcement banning imports of Russian oil, natural gas and other energy products reveals President Biden’s misunderstanding of achieving energy independence. Steve Forbes on the realities that this move unveils and on how the unscientific obsession with so-called renewables could leave the U.S. in a precarious position.

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Spotlight: U.S. Military Response To Russia’s Attack On Ukraine Isn’t Enough Mar 08, 2022

When it comes to the horrors unfolding in Ukraine, the U.S., tragically, has blood on its hands. The U.S.’ military response to Russia’s attack isn’t enough, and it’s high time we took the critical steps that would enable Ukraine to defeat the invader. Steve Forbes on how Washington’s response has been “a day late and a dollar short” and on what we should now do in response to Putin’s invasion.

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Spotlight: Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Why Biden’s Response Isn’t Enough Mar 04, 2022

President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address demonstrates that he hasn’t yet grasped the magnitude of the Russia-Ukraine crisis and how the bloody war in Ukraine is profoundly changing the geopolitical landscape. Can Biden rise to the occasion? Steve Forbes on the needed overhaul of our defense strategy, on why Biden’s response in Ukraine isn’t enough and on what is required to force our President to recognize that we’re in a new world.

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Spotlight: Putin Is Committing War Crimes In Ukraine: What Can We Do? Mar 03, 2022

Vladimir Putin believes barbaric measures are essential to conquering Ukraine, even if that means committing war crimes in cold blood. Steve Forbes on the horrific disaster of civilian killings plaguing Ukraine and on the possible responses to consider, none without significant risk.

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Spotlight: Could Russia's Assault On Ukraine Trigger Putin’s Overthrow? Mar 01, 2022

Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine has triggered shifts, some small, others profoundly important, and this is just the beginning of the changes. Steve Forbes on the heroic resistance of the Ukrainians, on the humanitarian crisis the world cannot ignore and on how Russia’s assault on Ukraine could result in Putin’s overthrow.

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Spotlight: Are Teachers Unions Blocking Better Education? Why Parents Are Rising Up To Rescue Schools Feb 25, 2022

The pandemic lockdowns exposed to parents why so many of our schools are in trouble. Parents were appalled at how the teachers' unions kept schools closed when there was no scientific justification. Are teachers unions blocking better education for children? Steve Forbes on how teachers unions are not about educating kids but about expanding administrative bloat and on why parents are rising up to rescue schools.

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Spotlight: Crisis With Russia And Why The Fate Of Ukraine Matters Feb 24, 2022

Unfortunately, what happens in Ukraine won’t stay in Ukraine. It is part of a huge and ominous trend in the world. Steve Forbes on the Russia-Ukraine crisis and on why the fate of Ukraine matters to us and to the Free World at large.

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Spotlight: The Problem With Democrats’ Gas Prices Relief Act Feb 22, 2022

Desperate Democrats are pushing for a suspension of the federal gasoline tax, sponsoring a bill dubbed the Gas Prices Relief Act, a tax cut that benefits the oil and gas industry. Steve Forbes on the problems with this political maneuver and why it won't ease the pain of inflation, and on how voters won't be fooled by the temporary savings that would only go away after the November elections.

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Spotlight: Manchin-Like Tax Hikes Won’t Fight Inflation: What Investors Need To Know Feb 18, 2022

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, who played the key role in killing President Biden’s proposed spending extravaganza, is now supporting higher taxes on businesses and on capital gains. Manchin’s rationale: More taxes will help fight inflation. Steve Forbes on why Machin-like tax hikes will not flight inflation and on why this move will hurt the economy, raise prices and ultimately be bad news for investors.

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Spotlight: The Fight Against Inflation: Has The Federal Reserve Lost Control? Feb 15, 2022

When it comes to inflation, the Federal Reserve and the White House are like firefighters who don’t know how to fight fires, which is terrible news for the economy and investors. Has the Federal Reserve lost control of the fight against inflation? Steve Forbes on why the principal inflation fighters are floundering and on how they could end up engineering a recession if they aren’t careful.

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Spotlight: Russia-Ukraine Crisis And The Diplomatic Solution Vladimir Putin Should Consider Feb 11, 2022

Is Vladimir Putin having second thoughts about his attempt to intimidate and take control of Ukraine? Steve Forbes on what could happen if Putin does invade Ukraine and on the diplomatic solution he should consider instead.

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Spotlight: Is The Pandemic Phase Of Covid Over? Americans Are Ready For Normalcy Feb 10, 2022

After two years of lockdowns, mask mandates, vaccines and physical distancing, Americans are more than ready to resume normal lives. But is the pandemic phase of Covid over? Steve Forbes on why Washington should remove the Covid cloud, end restrictions and declare the pandemic over.

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Spotlight: $350 Billion Bill Is The Wrong Way To Boost U.S. Competitiveness With China Feb 08, 2022

The House of Representatives just passed a bill with a $350 billion price tag that will supposedly make the U.S. more competitive with China, but Congress just doesn't get it when it comes to competing with China. Steve Forbes on the details of this $350 billion bill and on why it’s the wrong approach to boosting U.S. competitiveness with China.

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Spotlight: Germany’s Pro-Putin Policies: Can The U.S. Count On Germany Anymore? Feb 04, 2022

Germany was once a stalwart U.S. ally and a global economic powerhouse. Not anymore. And that’s bad news for the free world and a prosperous Europe. Steve Forbes on Germany’s pro-Putin policies, how they have been loosening their ties with the U.S., and whether or not the U.S. can count on Germany in Russia.

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Spotlight: Reforming The U.S. Department Of Defense Is A Must: Dangerous Problems Are Looming Feb 03, 2022

America’s military is still the best globally, especially our combat forces, but dangerous problems are looming. For America’s sake and that of the Free World, reforming the U.S. Department Of Defense is a must. Steve Forbes on the glaring challenges, bureaucratic hurdles and decline in capabilities that are leaving the U.S. vulnerable to growing international threats.

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Spotlight: China’s Trade Dominance: How The U.S. Invited Beijing To Eat Its Lunch Feb 01, 2022

While the world is focused on Ukraine and Taiwan, China is cleaning up another front. Beijing is eating the U.S.' lunch when it comes to trade. Steve Forbes on China's increasing trade dominance and the key to Beijing's expansion, and on how the U.S. is floundering as our government shows little interest in pursuing such vital, significant trade matters.

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Spotlight: The Truth Behind Biden’s Antigrowth Economic Agenda Jan 28, 2022

Politicians have long been masterful in disguising or obscuring the true nature of their proposals. But will misleading labels and bureaucratic maneuvers save President Biden's antigrowth economic agenda? Steve Forbes on the truth behind the euphemisms and outright false labeling that have pushed political agendas in the past, and on why you should never judge a political proposal by its label.

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Spotlight: 2022 Tax Revolution: Which State Will Be The Next Zero-Income-Tax State? Jan 27, 2022

Despite Biden's continued push for significant tax increases, a tax-cut revolution is coming. But will Republicans be smart enough to ride the wave? Steve Forbes on the impressive number of states moving in the opposite direction of tax-loving Democrats, on who could be the next zero-income-tax state and on which states just aren't getting the message.

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Spotlight: Should The U.S. Send Troops Into Ukraine To Prevent A Strike By Putin? Jan 25, 2022

President Biden said at his disastrous press conference: “Putin will strike Ukraine. The only question is the scale of his operations.” Steve Forbes on Russia's possible military actions and on whether the U.S. should send troops into Ukraine to prevent a strike by Putin.

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Spotlight: Biden’s Foreign Policy Response Must Change—Or Is It Too Late? Jan 21, 2022

For the first time since the Cold War, we are faced with powerful adversaries determined to fundamentally alter the global status quo and who have the means to seriously challenge the U.S. Can the Biden Administration develop a defense and foreign policy strategy that meets our real needs before it’s too late? Steve Forbes on the crises brewing internationally and on why Biden’s foreign policy response must change.

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Spotlight: Stock Market Is Still Overvalued; Where Is It Heading In 2022? Jan 20, 2022

By all traditional measures, stocks have been overvalued for a long time. With stocks off to a terrible start in 2022 is the stock market still overvalued, or is the current weakness just a road bump on the way to new highs? Steve Forbes on what the bullish case boils down to, how the conditions have changed, and why investors should beware.

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Spotlight: Will Biden Enforce Price Controls To Fight Inflation? Jan 18, 2022

President Biden and his team are faulting greedy businesses—primarily meat processors—oil and gas producers and pharmaceutical companies to avoid blame for rising prices. And, if inflation doesn't ease soon, there is talk that Biden will enforce price controls on these businesses. Steve Forbes on the swirling inflation scapegoats, on how history has demonstrated prices controls don't work and on why artificially suppressing prices would be a disastrous move!

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Spotlight: Turkey's Soaring Inflation And The Future Of Cryptocurrencies Jan 14, 2022

Turkey’s currency, the lira, is plunging in value, and the official inflation rate is soaring, causing desperate people there to plunge into cryptocurrencies. When people don’t trust their domestic currencies, they will find more trustworthy alternatives. Steve Forbes on the favorite cryptocurrency in Turkey right now, on what that reveals about the future of cryptos and on how this is just the beginning of this specific class of crypto’s challenge to governments’ monopoly of money.

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Spotlight: Inflation Surges On: Will Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Fight Against It Cause A Recession? Jan 13, 2022

After downplaying the threat of rising prices, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is now portraying himself as a fierce, sure-handed inflation fighter. But the core question is straightforward: Does Powell know how to do the job without throwing a wrench into the economy and sending it into a recession? Steve Forbes on Powell’s plans to curb inflation and on what he might be missing when it comes to the true nature of inflation.

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Spotlight: Will The FAA Delay The 5G Revolution? Jan 11, 2022

The promise of 5G, the fifth generation in cellular mobile communications, is ready to be realized. But, incredibly, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently been throwing up baseless obstacles that could delay the 5G revolution. Steve Forbes on the FAA’s baseless safety concerns and on why, for all our sakes, they must be firmly resisted.

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Spotlight: Will Inflation Cause A Stock Market Crash In 2022? Jan 07, 2022

There are two kinds of inflation simultaneously wreaking havoc on our economy, and 2022 could be the year when inflation starts to hit the stock market adversely. But how bad will it be? Will inflation finally cause a stock market crash in 2022? Steve Forbes on what investors need to consider when it comes to the two kinds of inflation and on the darkening cloud hanging over the New Year, which is undermining the dollar's value.

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Spotlight: Biden's Covid Policy And Vaccine Mandates: The Growing Backlash You Need To Know About Jan 06, 2022

In 2022 the Covid-19 pandemic should become, at worst, an endemic—something that no longer enormously disrupts our lives. But, unfortunately, the response of our political and public health leaders has too often been pockmarked by harmful and capricious mandates. Can we finally get a commonsense Covid-19 policy? Steve Forbes on President Biden’s Covid policy and vaccine mandates and on what you need to know as we head into 2022.

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Spotlight: Russia-Ukraine Conflict: How Putin’s Manufactured Crisis Threatens U.S. Security Jan 04, 2022

Vladimir Putin has manufactured an unprovoked crisis with Ukraine, as he undertakes his most dangerous gamble yet. If Putin outfoxes Biden, we will face great danger. Steve Forbes on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and on how Putin’s goals pose a threat to U.S. security.

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Spotlight: Chile’s Leftist Election Outcome: Are Political And Economic Fallout Ahead? Dec 23, 2021

Leftist candidate Gabriel Boric has won Chile’s presidential election, becoming the country’s youngest leader at 35 years old and leading a coalition that openly includes communists. Is Chile headed for political and economic fallout? Steve Forbes on possible turbulence ahead and on what we should learn from the recent election of a hardcore leftist as Chile’s next president.

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Spotlight: Stocks Take A Hit For Three Reasons. Watch Out! Dec 21, 2021

After months of record rises, stocks are taking a hit. From the new Omicron variant to the excessive money printing from the Federal Reserve, Steve Forbes on why stocks are wobbly, and the three main reasons they are taking a hit right now.

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Spotlight: Will Congress Bury Biden’s Build Back Better Bill And Help Our Economy? Dec 17, 2021

A massive threat to the economy is the legislation called Build Back Better (BBB). It would explode an already bloated budget and damage future economic growth and opportunity. Will Congress bury President Biden’s Build Back Better bill now that its true costs have been revealed? Steve Forbes on what the Congressional Budget Office recently revealed about Biden’s BBB bill and on how burying this bill could help the economy and, thus, the overvalued market.

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Spotlight: MLB Lockout: Owners And Players Should Agree On Two Big Changes Dec 16, 2021

The collective bargaining agreement between Major League Baseball’s owners and players has expired, with no replacement in place. As a result, millions of fans are starting to worry: Can Major League Baseball save itself from itself? Steve Forbes on the MLB lockout and on two significant changes owners and players should agree on that will support the future of America's favorite pastime.

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Spotlight: Omicron Variant Panic: Another Excuse For Political Meddling? Dec 14, 2021

The Omicron mutation of Covid-19, though said to be more infectious, is reportedly milder than its predecessors in severity and mortality. Yet there is political panic, causing some hysteria. Is the panic over the Omicron variant another excuse for political meddling? Steve Forbes on the growing resistance to arbitrary government actions from political leaders and public health officials using COVID-19 variants to exert unnecessary control over our lives, hinder commerce and harm our health.

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Spotlight: Stock Market Is Overvalued And Overpriced: What Should Investors Do? Dec 10, 2021

Stock market timing is a fool's game. But with the historic highs seen across the market, how long can an overvalued market remain so high, and what should investors do? Steve Forbes on the historic measures seen across the market, from meme stocks to rising equities and on how inflating value to intangible assets still doesn't change a picture of overvaluation.

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Spotlight: Chile’s Presidential Election: Will Socialism Or Free Markets Prevail? Dec 09, 2021

A critical election will soon take place in Chile that will have a big impact on the future of Latin America. Will socialism or free markets prevail? Steve Forbes on the stark contrast between Chile’s two presidential candidates and the potential outcomes if the election results flip Chile to the far left.

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Spotlight: Biden’s Foreign Policy And Security Crisis: The Growing Threat To The Freedom Of Ukraine And Taiwan Dec 07, 2021

President Biden is facing his most severe foreign policy and security crises; the growing, ominous threats to the freedom of Ukraine and Taiwan. Steve Forbes on two extremely dangerous flashpoints the U.S. and the free world face and on whether or not the Biden Administration is up to these grave challenges.

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Spotlight: Biden’s Iran Nuclear Negotiations Could Be A Bigger Blunder Than Afghanistan Dec 03, 2021

Talks were resumed this week in Vienna about restoring the seriously flawed 2015 nuclear arms deal with Iran, a deal that previously did nothing to halt Iran's nuclear program. Steve Forbes on President Biden's nuclear negotiations with Iran and on how they could be a more significant blunder than that made regarding Afghanistan.

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Spotlight: Turkish Lira Plunges And Inflation Surges: Is The U.S. Becoming Like Turkey? Dec 02, 2021

In Turkey the official inflation rate is 20% (more than three times that of the U.S.), the unofficial one is worse and worsening. But when it comes to inflation, is the U.S. becoming like Turkey? Steve Forbes on the recent inflation surges and disturbing similarities between the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey’s and the Federal Reserve's ability to fight inflation.

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Spotlight: Market Reaction To New Covid-19 Variant: Three Things You Need To Know Nov 30, 2021

Alarm bells are ringing over the potential harm caused by Omicron, a new Covid-19 variant. News of the new variant is roiling financial markets and tempting political leaders to impose restrictions, but there are a few things you need to know. Steve Forbes on the market's reaction to the recent news, the hasty moves being made and why we should wait for the facts on the new variant before reacting this time around.

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Spotlight: Gas Prices Soar And Biden Blames Oil Companies, But Who’s Really To Blame? Nov 26, 2021

When inflation runs high, governments look for scapegoats, and, as inflation painfully rises, President Biden and his officials have directed the Federal Trade Commission to investigate rising energy costs. As gas prices soar, is a conspiracy afoot at the pump? Steve Forbes on the toxic practice surrounding the current state of inflation, and who is really to blame for the high prices at the pump.

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Spotlight: Free Markets Produce Prosperity: Lessons Learned From The Pilgrim’s Plymouth Colony Economy Nov 24, 2021

Contrary to legend, the Pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving did not yield a bountiful harvest, but let us give thanks that the Pilgrims embraced free markets and, in success, produced prosperity. Steve Forbes on the lessons to be learned from the Pilgrim’s Plymouth Colony economy and the relevance of these lessons to the Biden Administration’s current push for a new socialism.

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Spotlight: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Reappointed: Is Inflation Set To Increase in 2022? Nov 23, 2021

Markets are applauding President Biden's reappointment of Jerome Powell to head the Federal Reserve, but don’t break out the champagne yet. Steve Forbes on the Fed’s money-printing gimmicks that started well before COVID-19 and on why more inflation will likely be coming in 2022 and 2023.

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Spotlight: Will Biden’s Possible Change In Nuclear Weapons Policy Signal U.S. Weakness? Nov 19, 2021

The Biden Administration is examining the future of U.S. policy on the use of nuclear weapons, a so-called nuclear posture review. Unfortunately, this move could end up in a blunder far worse than the debacle in Afghanistan. Steve Forbes on what Biden’s possible change in nuclear weapons policy says to allies and on whether or not such a move will signal U.S. weakness.

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Spotlight: The FDA Plans To Ban Menthol Cigarettes: What You Need To Know Nov 18, 2021

The Biden Administration says it wants less cigarette smoking, but its approach is perverse, and the president's new nominee to head the FDA will only magnify this counterproductive approach. From a ban on menthol cigarettes to doubling the federal cigarette tax, Steve Forbes on the ghastly public health mistakes the FDA is making.

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Spotlight: Why Vladimir Putin's Moves In Europe Are A Threat To U.S. Security Nov 16, 2021

Russian strongman Vladimir Putin desires to dominate Europe, and his efforts to undermine NATO won't end well for anyone. Steve Forbes on the U.S.’ response to Putin's anti-American maneuvers and on how his dangerous moves in Europe will ultimately pose a real threat to U.S. security.

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Spotlight: The Fed’s Tapering Has Begun: What Investors Need To Know Nov 12, 2021

The Federal Reserve has announced a gradual reduction in its monthly bond-buying program, and what’s the plan? To reduce purchases by $15 billion a month, from the current level of $120 billion, to zero by next June. Investors should take note: The Fed’s tapering has begun! Steve Fobes on how the Fed has portrayed this so-called tapering and on what investors should watch for as disrupted supply chains and labor shortages linger into next year.

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Spotlight: The Biden Antitrust Suit To Block Book Publishers’ Merger Is About Power Nov 11, 2021

The Biden Justice Department has filed an antitrust suit to block a proposed merger between two book publishers, which is a destructive move. Are Biden antitrusters really worried about books? Steve Forbes on the details behind Biden's antitrust suit actions to block Penguin Random House from buying Simon & Schuster and on why the Administration's move is really about power, not opportunity and prosperity.

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Spotlight: Is Biden’s Vaccine Mandate For Workers Unconstitutional? Nov 09, 2021

Last September President Biden issued an executive order that would force workers in private-sector companies with 100 or more employees to get vaccinated or be tested weekly and to wear face masks, a mandate recently blocked by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Are vaccine mandates unconstitutional? Steve Forbes on the temporary blocking of Biden’s vaccine mandate and on why politics, not public health, is the dominating factor here.

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Spotlight: 2021 Was The Worst World Series Ratings Of All Time! The Game Changer The MLB Needs Nov 05, 2021

Major League Baseball knows it has a big problem attracting younger fans and keeping many older ones engaged. One telltale sign: Television viewership of the World Series has plummeted 80% since the 1970s. Was last year’s the worst World Series ratings of all time? Steve Forbes on two big, game-changing steps the MLB should take that would be grand slams with baseball fans!

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Spotlight: Supply Chain And Port Congestion Chaos! The Real Cause Of The Backup Nov 04, 2021

Clogged ports, serious supply-chain challenges, higher prices and widespread shortages are being painfully felt across the U.S. We need an “Operation Warp Speed” approach to fix the chaos at hand. Steve Forbes on the real reason for the major port backup and on how one mega tweet from Ryan Peterson, CEO of the fast-growing, freight-forwarding outfit Flexport, has already accomplished a minor miracle.

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Spotlight: SALT Deduction And Biden’s Spending Bill: Why A Flat Tax Should Be Considered Nov 02, 2021

Restoring the SALT deduction would blow a hole in the anticipated revenues from tax increases in Biden’s big spending bill, but is there a better solution? Steve Forbes on why a flat tax should be considered but why it’s a solution Washington Democrats will foolishly resist.

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Spotlight: Why Biden’s Tobacco-Tax-Hike Scheme Is A Big Mistake Oct 29, 2021

To help finance President Biden’s proposed spending binges, congressional Democrats are pushing a bill called the Tobacco Tax Equity Act. This proposed tax law would not only raise tobacco taxes but also result in a chain reaction of undesirable scenarios. Steve Forbes on Biden’s tobacco-tax-hike scheme and why this proposed legislation is a big mistake.

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Spotlight: Higher Prices And Product Shortages: A Result Of Bad Policies? Oct 28, 2021

Despite happy talk from the Federal Reserve earlier this year, pricing pressures are worsening, shortages are growing more acute, voters are angry and President Biden’s approval rating is plummeting. But are these higher prices and product shortages a result of bad policies? Steve Forbes on the economic problems at hand and on what should be considered to course-correct the direction in which we are headed.

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Spotlight: New International Tax Deal Is Bad News For U.S. Taxpayers Oct 26, 2021

The Biden Administration’s tax addicts just got their wish as 136 nations agreed to a new international tax deal that’s nothing but bad news for U.S. taxpayers. Steve Forbes on the reality behind this stealth-tax-increase move and on who would be hit the hardest by it.

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Spotlight: China Test-Fires A Hypersonic Missile: What This Means For Taiwan And The U.S. Oct 22, 2021

News from the Pacific region is disturbing as China successfully tested a hypersonic missile that can carry nuclear weapons. What does this mean for Taiwan and for the U.S.? Steve Forbes on how the U.S. should respond to China’s supersonic missile test and why it should be made clear that we are not merely going to stand by if Taiwan is attacked.

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Spotlight: Biden’s Radical Nomination For Key Bank Regulator: What You Need To Know About Saule Omarova Oct 21, 2021

The Office of Comptroller of the Currency isn’t well known to the public, but this is an immensely powerful regulator supervising 1,200 financial institutions. The Biden Administration’s recent nominee to head up such a powerful financial regulatory role is astonishing. Steve Forbes on Biden’s radical nomination for the primary bank regulator in the U.S., Saule Omarova, and what you need to know about her.

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Spotlight: The IRS Wants To Monitor Your Bank Account: Watch Out! Oct 19, 2021

The White House and congressional Democratic leaders are pushing a chilling proposal that would destroy all vestiges of your financial privacy. Watch out! Steve Forbes on the IRS’ plans to monitor and track every bank account and on why, if this assault is not stopped immediately, everyone will be a target.

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Spotlight: Free Speech Rights At Risk: Why The DOJ Is Targeting School Board Meetings Oct 15, 2021

The Biden Administration has launched a major attack on our free speech liberties. Are your rights to free speech at risk? Steve Forbes on who the DOJ is targeting and on why federal law enforcement is coming for parents who challenge the policies and practices of local school boards.

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Spotlight: What The Fed Can Learn From The History of Inflation Oct 14, 2021

As the Federal Reserve, the White House and Congress play with fire regarding future inflation and economic stagnation, there’s a lot they can learn from the history of inflation. Steve Forbes on the seemingly forgotten past of former President Ulysses S. Grant and the crucial role he played in enabling the U.S. to become the most significant economic colossus in history. Can the ghost of Ulysses S. Grant save us from an economic catastrophe?

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Spotlight: The Public Pension Crisis: Are Your Taxes Going To Go Up? Oct 12, 2021

Government pension funds are in bad shape, and taxpayers could take the hit to make good on the financial shortfalls. Could your taxes be going up? Steve Forbes on the public pension crisis and the fundamental problem with payouts defined by unrealistic political promises, and on what states and municipalities should do differently before the lack of money forces a crisis.

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Spotlight: U.S. Debt-Ceiling Crisis: Why It’s Nothing To Lose Sleep Over Oct 08, 2021

There’s a lot of noise about the calamity the nation will face if Republicans don’t go along with raising the debt ceiling. Don’t fall for it. Steve Forbes on the hysteria surrounding the U.S. debt ceiling and why it’s nothing to lose sleep over.

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Spotlight: Biden’s Radical Budget Bill: Can Manchin And Sinema Rescue Their Party From Political Suicide? Oct 07, 2021

President Biden and congressional Democratic leaders ended last week without a vote on two colossal spending bills, recognizing that they had overplayed their hand. So is Biden's radical budget bill in trouble? Steve Forbes on whether Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema can rescue their party from political suicide.

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Spotlight: Congress’ Meddling With Your Credit Card Fees Could Cost You Oct 05, 2021

Congress is mulling over an idea to control what credit card issuers can charge merchants when you use your plastic to buy something. This move will empower retailers—not you! Steve Forbes on how Congress’ meddling with your credit card fees could cost you and on where instead Congress should direct its attention.

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Spotlight: Cryptocurrencies: Watch Out! Stablecoins Are Coming Under Attack Oct 01, 2021

With the rapid growth of stablecoins, regulators are waking up to its real threat in the crypto world. Cryptocurrencies, watch out! Steve Forbes on the existential challenge to the current ways of banking and facilitating payments and on how the crypto world had better gear up for a long, epic struggle ahead.

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Spotlight: Is Inflation A Bigger Problem Than The Fed Thinks? Sep 30, 2021

Our central bank seriously underestimated the disruptions caused by the pandemic, most recently the impact of the Delta variant. Is inflation a bigger problem than the Fed thinks? Steve Forbes on the political and economic realities that are settling in and on the trouble ahead for the Fed if Congress passes President Biden's blowout spending bill.

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Spotlight: How Biden’s Corporate Tax Hike Will Hurt The Middle Class Sep 28, 2021

Congress is debating a sharp rise in the corporate tax rate, and the Biden Administration claims that these exactions won't affect you, that only big corporations will have to fork over more cash. Don't believe it! Steve Forbes on how Biden's corporate tax hike will hit consumers and, especially, how it will hurt the middle class!

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Spotlight: Vaping vs. Tobacco Smoking: What The FDA Is Getting Wrong Sep 24, 2021

The FDA recently blew past a court-set deadline for reviewing nicotine vaping products, a move that has left the entire vaping industry in legal limbo. Steve Forbes on vaping versus smoking tobacco, on what the FDA is getting wrong and on how it is prohibiting smokers from employing a relatively safe, highly effective tool to give up a habit that is the leading cause of lung cancer.

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Spotlight: Are Your Retirement Savings In Jeopardy? New Tax Bill To Watch Out For Sep 23, 2021

Helping people to save more for retirement is a popular idea in Congress these days. But, unfortunately, the proposal the House is pushing could end up doing more harm than good. Could your retirement savings be in jeopardy? Steve Forbes on the new tax bill to watch out for, why it could be bad news for retirement and what Congress should consider instead.

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Spotlight: Pandemic Politics To Watch Out For: Covid Vaccines Sep 21, 2021

The tendencies of our political leaders and public health officials have been counterproductive when it comes to the pandemic, especially regarding vaccines. It's time for them to ditch their toxic and arbitrary ways! Steve Forbes on the pandemic politics to watch out for, and on why it's time for healthcare bureaucracies and Washington politicians to take a more productive approach.

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Spotlight: Civil-Asset-Forfeiture Abuse: Why It Should Be Ruled Unconstitutional Sep 17, 2021

Can the government seize your house, car and cash, even if you’ve done nothing wrong? Unfortunately, the shocking answer is yes! Steve Forbes on civil asset forfeitures, and on how this process is being grossly abused and why it should be promptly ruled unconstitutional.

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Spotlight: Will Biden Replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell? Sep 16, 2021

The Federal Reserve is deeply flawed, but the real issues are more far-reaching than Jerome Powell and whether President Biden will reappoint him as head of the Fed. Steve Forbes on the foundationless thinking that dominates this institution and on why a replacement from this White House would be no better but probably worse.

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Spotlight: SEC Suing Coinbase? What This Means For Cryptocurrencies Sep 14, 2021

The government’s war against cryptocurrencies just heated up, and the SEC has threatened to sue Coinbase Global, Inc. Will the regulators succeed in crushing it? Steve Forbes on the SEC's move against Coinbase and on what it could mean for the future of cryptocurrencies.

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Spotlight: Cyberattacks Are Escalating: Is President Biden Doing Enough? Sep 10, 2021

It’s crucial for President Biden to aggressively fight the escalating cyberattacks from our adversaries, but is he doing enough? Steve Forbes on the importance of stopping international cyber threats and on how Washington should consider strengthening our anticipatory self-defense.

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Spotlight: U.S.-Funded Journalists Left Behind In Afghanistan: We Must Get Them Out! Sep 09, 2021

Among the many Afghans left behind after America's withdrawal from Afghanistan are a group of U.S.-funded journalists and their families who operated Radio Free Afghanistan and the Voice of America. Steve Forbes on the aftermath of the Biden Administration’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and those unconscionably left behind and on what the U.S. must consider to get those people out!

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Spotlight: Democratic Leaders’ Radical Agenda: Why It Must Be Reexamined Sep 07, 2021

Democratic leaders are determined to pass a multi-trillion-dollar budget bill, as well as other destructive pieces of legislation. Can they be stopped? Steve Forbes on the realities behind the radical agenda on the table and why we must reexamine it immediately.

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Spotlight: State Tax Cuts vs. Washington's Proposed Tax Hikes: What To Watch Out For Sep 03, 2021

While Washington focuses on finding ways to raise your taxes, the good news continues to come from various states in the form of tax cuts. Steve Forbes on the state tax cuts versus Washington's proposed tax hikes and on what to watch out for as the proposed tax hikes would inflict the kind of damage on economic activity not seen since the 1970s.

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Spotlight: The Jones Act: How A 100-Year-Old Law Is Hurting Our Economy Sep 02, 2021

The Jones Act is a law enacted more than 100 years ago that places stipulations on cargo ships. To date, these stipulations have cost our economy over $100 billion a year in lost growth. Steve Forbes on how this 100-year-old law is hurting our economy and why it's time to sink it!

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Spotlight: CDC’s Credibility Is At Risk: Why It Should Focus Only On Public Health Aug 31, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (popularly referred to as the CDC) fell short in recognizing the magnitude and threat of Covid-19, and, unfortunately, its unfocused and truly irresponsible behavior continues. Steve Forbes on how the CDC’s credibility is at risk and why it should stay focused on public health.

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Spotlight: Will Biden’s Electric Vehicle Plan Really Fight Climate Change? Aug 27, 2021

Congress is passing an infrastructure bill that plans to spend tens of billions of dollars promoting electric vehicles. Are electric cars really the way to go? Steve Forbes on Biden’s electric vehicle plan and if it's really worth the cost in the fight against climate change.

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Spotlight: U.S. Debt-Ceiling Crisis: How Will The Markets React? Aug 26, 2021

A potentially significant crisis is brewing over Uncle Sam's finances. Is the federal government running out of cash to pay its bills? Steve Forbes on the U.S. debt-ceiling crisis, the repercussions of a default and on what lies ahead for the markets.

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Spotlight: Fed’s Tapering Has Already Started: Two Reasons Investors Should Prepare Aug 24, 2021

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole gathering has gone virtual this year, but investors still anxiously await the outcome. Will the Federal Reserve reveal its plans to pull back from its massive purchases of bonds? And what will this do to stocks? Steve Forbes on the Fed’s tapering already in motion and on two reasons investors should prepare.

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Spotlight: Chaos in Afghanistan Was A Blip For The Market, But Investors Should Watch Out Aug 20, 2021

Has the stock market fully absorbed the repercussions of the murderously irresponsible actions of President Biden in Afghanistan? Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it. Steve Forbes on the current chaos in Afghanistan and on why investors should watch out, as the fallout from the ongoing disaster will be severe and lasting.

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Spotlight: The Gold Standard: Why The Financial And Economic Crises Continue Aug 19, 2021

Money is a measure of value and works best when that value is stable, just like the inches in a foot. So when the U.S. abandoned the gold standard (50 years ago this week), it cost our economy trillions of dollars in lost growth, and those consequences aren’t over yet. Steve Forbes on the abandonment of the gold standard and on why the financial and economic crises suffered continue to date.

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Spotlight: Biden’s Withdrawal From Afghanistan: The Reality Of An Unmitigated Disaster Aug 17, 2021

The aftermath of events on the heels of Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan marks an unmitigated disaster for Afghanistan, the U.S. and the Free World. Steve Forbes on the awful reality of this disaster and on what he hopes Joe Biden recognizes and the forceful remedial measures he will take to rectify it.

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Spotlight: What Biden Could Learn From Reagan’s Economic Recovery Tax Act Aug 13, 2021

The Economic Recovery Tax Act, signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, was the most significant tax cut in American history. Unfortunately, the current White House is going in the opposite direction, and the economic outlook isn't positive. Steve Forbes on what Joe Biden could learn from Reagan's tax cuts that could help versus hinder the economy further.

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Spotlight: The UN's Climate Warning: Is It Really “A Code Red For Humanity”? Aug 12, 2021

The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change just issued a report that triggered apocalyptic headlines about the dire condition of the planet, calling it "a code red for humanity." Steve Forbes on the doomsday headlines plaguing the news and on how climate challenges are actually quite solvable.

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Spotlight: Will Congress Tax Your Retirement Savings And IRAs? Aug 10, 2021

Democrats in the Senate and House are looking for money to finance their spending extravaganzas, and they’re targeting your retirement savings and IRAs. Steve Forbes on congressional Democrats plans to tax your retirement savings and IRAs and on how their attempts would only hinder economic growth.

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Spotlight: Are Currency Boards The Gold Standard For Fighting Inflation? Aug 06, 2021

News of countries experiencing severe inflationary crises make headlines daily, but there’s a possible solution to consider. Steve Forbes on a possible solution called a currency board that could be the gold standard for fighting inflation and getting countries back on their feet.

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Spotlight: Investors Should Watch Out: The Fed’s Reverse Repos Are Exploding! Aug 05, 2021

The Federal Reserve's attempt to prevent a future outburst of inflation is nothing short of a gimmicky device called a reverse repurchase agreement, and investors should watch out! Steve Forbes on how the Fed’s reverse repos are exploding and why investors should care, and on what the Fed should consider to avoid further inflationary disaster.

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Spotlight: U.S.-China Economic Competition Is Heating Up: What You Need To Know Aug 03, 2021

The economic competition between the U.S. and China is heating up, and the U.S. is trying to control this competition on its own terms. Steve Forbes on the $250 billion bill entitled the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act and what it aims to create, and on what the U.S. should consider instead if it’s serious about the growth of the economy.

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Spotlight: Will Larry Elder Replace Governor Newsom In California’s Recall Election? Jul 30, 2021

Until recently, it looked like Governor Gavin Newsom of California would beat back the recall. But his constant incompetencies are catching up to him. Steve Forbes on the election recall Newsom is facing and on how recent polls show Larry Elder leading others and how he could be in line to replace Newsom after September 14th.

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Spotlight: The Biden Administration Wants To Regulate Your Water Pressure Jul 29, 2021

When it comes to government regulations, there’s no shortage of rules coming from the Biden Administration. Including one that aims to limit the amount of water exiting a showerhead. Steve Forbes on some of the unnecessary and intrusive regulations on the table and on how time, money and aggravation could be spared without such uncalled-for rules.

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Spotlight: How Billionaires Musk, Bezos And Branson Are Doing More Than Racing To Space Jul 27, 2021

Billionaires Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson and Elon Musk are under a storm of criticism over their so-called space race. In reality their innovations go far beyond what they are being given credit for. Steve Forbes on the pioneering actions of these three billionaires and on what barriers they are breaking down that deserve cheers and not criticism.

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Spotlight: Biden’s Executive Order Targets Railroads, And The Outcome Won’t Be Good Jul 23, 2021

President Biden issued a sweeping executive order, allegedly to promote competition in various sectors of the economy. Unfortunately, one of its targets is railroads. Steve Forbes on why the White House’s focus is woefully misdirected and on how it could derail the most efficient freight railroading system in the world.

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Spotlight: South African Violence And Deadly Unrest: Why We Should Be Worried Jul 22, 2021

South Africa has recently experienced its worst violence since the end of apartheid. The deadly unrest has taken more than 200 lives and is threatening the legitimacy of the country’s political system. Steve Forbes on what is fueling the turmoil in South Africa and on the drastic steps that should be considered to curb the violence and revitalize the nation’s weak economy.

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Spotlight: Will Stablecoins Replace The U.S. Dollar? Why The Fed Is Worried Jul 20, 2021

While Bitcoin and similar cryptos get the headlines, a new class of digital currency called stablecoins is what governments and central banks fear. Steve Forbes on this new category of cryptocurrency, what regulators are waking up to and why it has the Fed worried.

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Spotlight: Biden’s Transition From Oil And Gas Is Unrealistic: How It Will Impact You! Jul 16, 2021

You don’t have to love oil and natural gas to recognize how indispensable they are to how we live today. Unfortunately, with so much talk of replacing petroleum, many seem to ignore how crucial this natural resource is to our standard of living. Steve Forbes on the Biden Administration’s aggressive plan to transition from oil and gas and on how this unrealistic move will impact you!

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Spotlight: Protests Erupt In Cuba: What Can The U.S. Do To Help? Jul 15, 2021

Cuba’s corrupt communist rulers were stunned in recent days by spontaneous, mass antigovernment protests. But as protests continue to erupt, what can the U.S. do to help Cuba? Steve Forbes on what triggered the recent demonstrations and on what steps the U.S. should consider taking to denounce Cuba’s horrific violations of human rights.

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Spotlight: Biden’s Pulling Out Of Afghanistan Is A Catastrophic Mistake Jul 13, 2021

Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to escalate amidst President Biden's recent move to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Pulling out is not the answer, as the security situation rapidly deteriorates. Steve Forbes on why President Biden is making a catastrophic mistake in pulling out our remaining troops and on where our focus should be instead.

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Spotlight: Auto Sales Are Booming: Are Car Prices In A Huge Bubble? Jul 09, 2021

The pandemic has given people a new appreciation for the mobility the auto provides. Despite shortages incurred from greater demand and the insufficient supply of semiconductor chips, auto sales are booming! But are car prices in a huge bubble? Steve Forbes on how buyers are now paying above-sticker price instead of being able to get a once customary bargain and the factors influencing a possible car-price bubble.

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Spotlight: Tax-Friendly States vs. Economy-Killing Taxes: What You Need To Know Jul 08, 2021

The White House and congressional Democrats are feverishly trying to enact massive tax hikes, while numerous states are going in the opposite direction and cutting them. Steve Forbes on the economy-killing taxes coming out of Washington and on what tax-friendly states are getting right.

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Spotlight: How Close Are We To Immortality And Eternal Youth? Jul 06, 2021

Thanks to better living conditions and many miraculous strides made against disease, human longevity has significantly increased, but how close are we to immortality and eternal youth? Steve Forbes on how new studies show why we’re never going to achieve eternal youth and immortality, yet why there’s plenty of room for living a longer and better life.

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Spotlight: American Independence And What Made Our History So Different? Jul 02, 2021

As we celebrate Independence Day, we should ask ourselves why the American Revolution succeeded in establishing a lasting republic when so many other such movements sank into terror and dictatorships? Steve Forbes on American independence and the events that made our history so different.

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Spotlight: El Salvador Made Bitcoin A Legal Tender: Why That Will Backfire Jul 01, 2021

El Salvador just became the first country to make Bitcoin a legal currency. Is El Salvador’s move a sign of better times ahead for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Steve Forbes on El Salvador's move to adopt Bitcoin as a legal tender and on why this step won’t stop the beating Bitcoin is taking and will backfire for the cryptocurrency.

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Spotlight: Why Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Is A Dud Jun 29, 2021

Five Democrats and five Republicans reached an agreement with President Biden last week on a “scaled back” infrastructure bill of $1.2 trillion. But sometimes no deal is better than a bad deal, and that’s true of Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure deal. Steve Forbes on what the agreement includes, the flaws you should be aware of and why this deal is a dud and should be resisted.

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Spotlight: Is Ukraine-Russia War Escalating? How The U.S. Can Help Jun 25, 2021

Putin's quest for control of Moscow, both politically and economically, continues to strain Ukraine. Recently Russia massed troops on the border of Ukraine, as if for a full-scale invasion. Is the Ukraine-Russia war escalating? Steve Forbes on how the U.S. can help Ukraine get out of Putin's clutches and on why we should take action and then follow through.

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Spotlight: Why The Fed Must Stop Manipulating Interest Rates Jun 24, 2021

The Federal Reserve aims to keep the economy revved up without "overheating" it, and one of the tools it exercises is manipulating interest rates. Steve Forbes on why the Fed must stop targeting interest rates and instead let the market set them, and on where the Fed should alternatively focus its goals.

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Spotlight: Should You Hold Gold And Less Cash In 2021? Jun 22, 2021

With short-term interest rates so low, holding cash can be frustrating. But how can you preserve your purchasing power with the prospect of inflation eating away at your cash’s real value? Should you hold gold and less cash in 2021? Steve Forbes on the intrinsic value of gold and on why during these uncertain times not being fully invested is very prudent.

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Spotlight: The Fed Is Underestimating Inflation And It Won't End Well Jun 18, 2021

As lockdowns end and the economy reopens, the Federal Reserve is stoking the fires of inflation by creating way too much money to finance the Biden Administration’s spending binge. Steve Forbes on how the Fed is underestimating inflation and on why that won't end well if it continues to devalue the dollar.

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Spotlight: Oil Could Hit $100 A Barrel: Why This Would Cripple The Economy Jun 17, 2021

Oil prices are rising, and so are prices at the gas pump. Some industry observers predict petroleum could hit $100 a barrel by year's end, and that gas at $5 a gallon will follow. Steve Forbes on what's unfolding behind the scenes that’s driving up oil prices and on why the continued increase will be bad for the economy.

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Spotlight: Why The G7 Summit Outcome Is Bad News For Investors Jun 15, 2021

The G7 summit ended this weekend, and what the world's seven richest democracies agreed on will ultimately make them less strong, economically. Steve Forbes on one helpful thing the summiteers did enact and on their other moves that will end up as bad news for investors!

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Spotlight: New York to London In Four Hours? United Bets On Supersonic Air Travel Jun 11, 2021

Imagine air travel at twice the speed you fly today. New York to London in four hours? It's possible! Steve Forbes on United Airlines’ recent move with aerospace startup Boom Supersonic and on how their bet on supersonic flight could change the future of air travel.

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Spotlight: How The FTC Could Hurt The Future Of Cancer Research Jun 10, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action to block a biotech merger that will ultimately hinder the fight against cancer. Is it time to abolish this destructive agency? Steve Forbes on how this government body is doing more harm than good and on why the White House and Congress should act now.

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Spotlight: G7 Reaches Deal On Global Corporate Tax: Why The Middle Class Should Watch Out Jun 08, 2021

The G7 secured a deal this past weekend intending to impose a worldwide minimum tax (of at least 15%) on large international companies, but this maneuver is not a one-time event. Steve Forbes on the truth behind this move, on how the ultimate goal is the individual taxpayer and on why the middle class should watch out!

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Spotlight: Are Trade Tariffs To Blame For Swelling Inflation? Jun 04, 2021

Government control of an economy rarely, if ever, works as well as a free market. Canada's recent dairy scandal and the high price of lumber in the U.S. are prime examples. Are trade tariffs to blame for the swelling inflation? Steve Forbes on the real-world results of these artificially high prices and the critical economic lessons to be learned from them.

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Spotlight: Why Stocks Will Crash If Biden’s $6 Trillion Budget Is Approved Jun 03, 2021

President Biden formally proposed a $6 trillion budget for the next fiscal year, a level of spending that’s nearly 50% higher than before the pandemic. Steve Forbes on why this proposed spending binge deserves more discussion and debate and on how, if passed, investors will be in for a shock, as stocks will crash, and the country will suffer.

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Spotlight: How The Biden Administration Is Coming For Your Privacy And Freedom Jun 01, 2021

President Biden's so-called infrastructure bill and new executive order will unleash two initiatives that are an unprecedented attack on your privacy and liberties. Steve Forbes on the initiatives' details and on how the Biden Administration is coming for your privacy and freedom.

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Spotlight: Can K-12 Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) Save Our Schools? May 28, 2021

The power of teachers’ unions and their political allies have stunted the educational opportunities of millions of children for far too long. Steve Forbes on the growing movement to bust up the government’s public-school monopoly and on the K-12 Education Saving Accounts (ESAs) that could liberate parents and their children and save our schools.

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Spotlight: Can Gavin Newsom’s $100 Billion Comeback Plan Save California? May 27, 2021

Facing a recall election this fall, California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, has unveiled a $100 billion stimulus package that he dubs the “California Comeback Plan.” Can his plan save the golden state? Steve Forbes on what this plan entails, how it fails to address California’s severe structural problems and what should instead be considered.

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Spotlight: Why Biden’s War On Gas And Oil Is A Crippling Pipe Dream May 25, 2021

The Biden Administration’s goal of getting rid of oil and natural gas sometime in the future—or even substantially reducing our need—is a crippling pipe dream. Steve Forbes on Biden’s war against gas and oil and on how we can’t realistically survive without them.

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Spotlight: Biden’s Waiving Covid-19 Vaccine Patents Would Be Disastrous May 21, 2021

The Biden administration has announced that it supports what would be one of the most destructive thefts of intellectual property in American history: waiving the COVID-19 vaccine patents. Steve Forbes on the dreadful implications of this move and why the White House must reverse course immediately.

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Spotlight: Why A Hike In The Federal Gas Tax Is A Bad Idea May 20, 2021

Washington is full of talk about a bi-partisan compromise on President Biden’s more than $2 trillion infrastructure bill. The trouble is, part of the new package would include a hike in the federal tax on gasoline and diesel fuels. This is a bad idea! Steve Forbes on the rationale for hiking the federal gas tax and why that idea should be ditched immediately.

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Spotlight: Bitcoin vs. Gold: Which Is The Best Hedge Against Inflation? May 18, 2021

Cryptocurrencies have surged since 2020, yet a one-word tweet on Sunday from Elon Musk and Bitcoin lost $135 billion in value. With this type of volatility should Bitcoin be a hedge against inflation? Steve Forbes on the fluctuations of Bitcoin versus gold and which will stand the test of time in the face of inflation.

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Spotlight: Iran and Russia Are Testing Biden: Is Our National Security At Risk? May 14, 2021

Iran and Russia are testing President Biden. The sophisticated cyber attack that shut down the U.S.' largest fuel pipeline couldn't have been carried out without the connivance or acquiescence of Moscow. Is our national security at risk? Steve Forbes on the fundamental stakes of what is unfolding between Iran-backed Hamas and Israel in the Middle East and why this is an issue of national security.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Why Stocks Are Crashing And What You Need To Know May 13, 2021

After setting record after record, the stock market is taking a big hit this week. Steve Forbes on the reality that could set in, since Democrats plan to raise taxes and increase government spending, and on how this formula for stagnation will hit our economy.

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Spotlight: Surprising U.S. Jobs Report: An Economic Warning Sign? May 11, 2021

The U.S. jobs report released on Friday was disastrous, coming in at only 25% of the anticipated number. Have stimulus checks provided a disincentive to work? Steve Forbes on the surprising numbers revealed and on why this had better serve as a warning sign, for the sake of our economy.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: How Janet Yellen Could Help Fight Inflation With 100-Year Bonds May 07, 2021

If Congress continues to pass blow-out spending bills, then we're in for a devastating breakout of inflation. There is one weapon our Treasury Department could wield that would help lessen the magnitude of the looming inflation. Steve Forbes on how Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen could help fight inflation, but her reckless stance could end up short-sighted.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Bull Markets Don't Last Forever: How Should You Invest? May 06, 2021

Savvy investors know that bull markets don't last forever, but with stock prices so high, what should a prudent investor do? Steve Forbes on stock market volatility and on where one should look to invest ahead of a market downturn.

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Spotlight: Bond Market Crash? Why Individual Investors Should Stay Out Of Bonds May 04, 2021

Until recent months bonds have been a positive investment, but that is changing. Is the Bond market ready to crash? Steve Forbes on the signs of trouble to come and why individual investors should stay out of bonds.

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Spotlight: California’s Governor Newsom Faces Recall Election: Why Investors Should Care Apr 30, 2021

Caitlyn Jenner’s announcement that she will run for governor of California has directed national attention to the upcoming recall election of incumbent Gavin Newsom. The next governor could push for the reforms California desperately needs. Steve Forbes on the recall election that Newsom is facing and why investors should pay attention.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Biden’s Tax Plan Will Be Devastating For Democrats And The Economic Recovery Apr 29, 2021

President Biden proposed a variety of higher taxes and tax-enforcement measures to pay for his sweeping array of social programs, but his approach is wrong-headed. Steve Forbes on why Biden's tax plan is fundamentally flawed and how it will be devastating for Democrats and the U.S. economic recovery.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Why Biden’s Capital Gains Tax Is Bad News For Investors Apr 27, 2021

The Biden administration wants to double the capital gains tax to a level not seen in over 100 years, and would be a disaster. Steve Forbes discusses this plan's economic impacts and why Biden's tax idea is bad news not only for investors but also for everyone who wants to enjoy a higher standard of living.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Vaccine Passports And Big Tech: Why Your Privacy Is At Serious Risk Apr 23, 2021

Today when you get vaccinated, you receive a sheet of paper from your provider. But big tech is trailing with a formal digital vaccine passport that would take things a step further. Should vaccine passports be issued to people who have received Covid-19 shots? Steve Forbes on the serious privacy risks of a vaccine passport app and why the idea should be stamped out immediately.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Investors Should Look To Gold, Oil And Energy Equities As Inflation Approaches Apr 22, 2021

Stock indexes continue to set records, but with government spending on a tear and tax increases coming, the market gravy train is sure to derail. Steve Forbes on whether investors should look to gold, oil or energy equities as the Fed continues to print money and inflation looms.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: SALT Tax Deduction: Will Democrats Cut Taxes For The Rich? Apr 20, 2021

Fully restoring state and local tax (SALT) deductions would save the rich billions of dollars on their federal income tax bills, and, surprisingly, a number of Democrats are advocating for that. Will Democrats cut taxes for the rich? Steve Forbes on the possibility of the SALT deductions being fully restored, whom that would benefit and the impact that could have on Biden's tax plan.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Taxpayers Beware Of The Global Minimum Corporate Tax Apr 16, 2021

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is proposing that countries around the world enact a global minimum corporate tax rate. Taxpayers: Beware! Steve Forbes on the possible impacts of this proposed tax scheme and why it’s bad news for our economy and for the future of stock prices.

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Spotlight: Did PayPal Just Make Cryptocurrency The Cash Of The Future? Apr 15, 2021

The crypto revolution is coming, and PayPal may have just made cryptocurrency the cash of the future. Steve Forbes on PayPal’s recent move in the digital currency space, on how merchants and other financial powerhouses are preparing and on why politicians should wake up!

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Spotlight: Stockholder Warning: What Congress’ Agenda Could Mean For Investors Apr 13, 2021

The upcoming infrastructure bill (most of which is unrelated to traditional infrastructure projects, such as highways and bridges) could harm the economy in two major ways. Steve Forbes on the looming tax increases and inflation and on what Congress’ agenda could mean for investors and the stock market.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan And What It Will Cost You Apr 06, 2021

There has never been a country that has taxed its way to prosperity, yet the White House and congressional Democrats are set on enacting huge tax increases that are sure to kill the economic recovery. Steve Forbes on Biden's infrastructure plan and why Americans will be left paying the price for it.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Taxpayers Watch Out! How The U.S. Government Could Rip You Off Apr 02, 2021

The IMF is ready to create some $1 trillion in an international money most people have never heard of called Special Drawing Rights to help global recovery, but taxpayers watch out! The U.S. government could rip you off of billions of dollars in taxes and with no congressional approval. Steve Forbes on what the U.S. Treasury Department is trying to maneuver that could ultimately cost American taxpayers nearly $200 billion and on why Congress should force Treasury to seek its approval.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan: Will It Help Or Hurt Our Economy? Apr 01, 2021

President Biden just unveiled a $2 trillion infrastructure plan that could end up seriously hobbling the American economy more than it helps it. Steve Forbes breaks down the flaws of the plan and explains what the White House is ignoring when it comes to the real reason that government infrastructure projects are so costly.

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Spotlight: Humanitarian Crisis: How Biden Can Save Our Southern Border Mar 30, 2021

There’s a humanitarian crisis on our southern border as hundreds of thousands of people trek north to the U.S. The mass migration is overwhelming both border patrols and facilities. It's a disgrace and an avoidable one. Steve Forbes discusses the mounting migratory pressures President Biden faces and the possible solutions that could lead to sustainable prosperity for Central American countries, such as Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Is New York City Dead? Where We Go From Here Mar 26, 2021

The rot eating away at the Big Apple was underway before Covid-19 hit, and in the wake of the pandemic, sky-high rents, rising homelessness and crime-ridden streets have left the city suffering an exodus…. Is New York dead? Steve Forbes on the city's fraying infrastructure and on what needs to happen to reverse the decline in New York City's quality of life.

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Spotlight: The Future Of The Senate Filibuster And What’s At Stake Mar 25, 2021

When one political party controls both houses of Congress and the presidency, but very narrowly, the Senate filibuster has protected minority viewpoints from being crushed and ensured consensus is achieved before major changes are enacted. Now Senate Democrats want to get rid of it. Steve Forbes on the future of the Senate filibuster, what is at stake and why it must be saved.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Stock Market Bubble Will Burst And Inflation Is Coming Mar 23, 2021

Investors should enjoy the bull market while it lasts, for trouble is coming. The Fed is on its way to firing up inflation of a size not seen since the 1970s. Can the U.S. withstand the financial and monetary abuses about to hit it? Steve Forbes on the wreckless wave of government spending, the Democrats' enormous tax increase plan and the formula that will damage the economy and burst the stock market as inflation sets in.

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Spotlight: E-Cigarettes vs. Tobacco and What Anti-Vapers Are Getting Wrong Mar 19, 2021

For unfathomable reasons vaping has been equated with smoking regular tobacco. The opposite is true, and with the pandemic receding, public health officials and politicians will renew their mistaken, destructive war against e-cigarettes. Steve Forbes discusses e-cigarettes versus tobacco, where the facts line up and what anti-vapers are getting wrong.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: India’s Plan to Ban Bitcoin! Could The U.S. Be Next? Mar 18, 2021

India's government plans to make the possession of virtual currencies a criminal offense, a move that will wage a full-scale war against Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Could the U.S. be the next to regulate such digital currencies? Steve Forbes on the great cryptocurrency war ahead, as governments and central banks fight to preserve their monetary monopoly.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: The Damage Of Covid Lockdowns: Is There An End In Sight? Mar 16, 2021

Sweeping lockdowns imposed one year ago in the face of the world’s worst pandemic since the Spanish flu of 1918 were supposed to be a short-term solution to avoid overwhelming our hospitals. One year later, lockdowns remain; is there an end in sight? Steve Forbes on the damage of the Covid lockdowns and why they should end immediately for the sake of our health and the economy.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Is The U.S.-German Relationship At Risk? What This Means For China And Russia Mar 12, 2021

Germany, the world’s fourth-largest economy and most powerful nation in Europe, seems to be pulling away from its close alliance with the U.S. Is the U.S.-German relationship at risk? Steve Forbes discusses the relations escalating in Germany, what a compromised alliance could mean for China and Russia, and why preserving the relationship between the U.S. and Germany is crucial to maintaining free-world security.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: The New Digital Currency That Could Save The Global Economy Mar 11, 2021

Governments, including the U.S., are spending money on a scale not seen since WWII, and most of that is being financed by their central banks printing massive amounts of money. Inflation is, undeniably, a looming threat, but what can we do? Steve Forbes takes a look at a possible solution emerging in Latin America that would be one of history’s biggest monetary revolutions and the new digital currency that could save the global economy.

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Spotlight: Why Your Gas And Electricity Bills Are About To Skyrocket Mar 09, 2021

Congress passed a blowout spending bill of almost $2 trillion and will soon be looking at tax increases that will hit everyone, especially lower-income earners. Steve Forbes discusses one tax in particular that will leave your gas and electricity bills sky-high, as well as where the bulk of the revenue from such a tax usually ends up.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Four Wealth Tax Flaws That Will Do More Harm Than Good Mar 05, 2021

The wealth tax idea is back—watch out! Senator Elizabeth Warren just unveiled her latest version of a wealth tax. Its appeal is superficial, and it has serious flaws. Steve Forbes looks at the four major drawbacks of implementing a wealth tax, which would ultimately do more harm than good.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Stimulus, Taxes And Inflation: Is Our Economy Headed For Trouble? Mar 04, 2021

After a year of deaths and lockdowns people are ready to resume prepandemic normalcy. Covid-19 vaccines are working, consumer savings are at record levels and a new round of stimulus checks are on their way, but what happens when all this pandemic emergency money is spent? Is our economy headed for trouble? Steve Forbes on the economic slowdown that lies ahead and on how the Biden administration is mistakenly pushing policies that will deliver ever harsher blows to the economy.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Ban Short Selling? A Big Mistake! Mar 02, 2021

Contrary to news media hype, short selling stocks is a very small part of the investing world, and while it is often scapegoated when things go bad, the practice has a legitimate place in the investing universe. Congress should stand aside. Steve Forbes on how short selling works, what role it plays in our economy and how banning the practice would be a BIG mistake.

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Spotlight: New Bill That Could Corrupt Future Elections: What You Need To Know Feb 26, 2021

The integrity of future elections in this country is under assault. Congressional Democrats are determined to pass a new bill, "For the People Act of 2021." Steve Forbes on the provisions the country is up against if this legislation is passed and on how this new bill could contaminate and corrupt future elections in America.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Where Gold Prices Are Headed In 2021 Feb 25, 2021

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have skyrocketed, commodities are rising sharply and stock indexes set records day after day, but what about the price of gold? Steve Forbes on what critics are overlooking when it comes to the yellow metal and where gold prices are headed in 2021.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: U.S. Nuclear Talks With Iran Will Put Middle East Peace At Risk Feb 24, 2021

President Biden is eager for the U.S. to reenter the seriously flawed 2015 nuclear deal with Iran that the Trump administration pulled out of in 2018. For the sake of Mideast peace and countering terrorism, the Biden administration should immediately reverse course. Steve Forbes on the flaws in the deal and on why Biden’s nuclear talks with Iran will put Middle East peace at risk.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Can The World Economy Survive Without Fossil Fuels? Feb 19, 2021

Eighty percent of our energy comes from fossil fuels, which the Biden administration wants to phase out by 2025. Can the world economy as we know it survive without fossil fuels? Steve Forbes on the economic realities of converting to renewables, the required resources we often overlook and what it would take to replace fossil fuels.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Bitcoin Warning! Are We Headed For A Cryptocurrency War? Feb 18, 2021

Warning: While Bitcoin may be dominating the headlines, we could be headed for a cryptocurrency war! Steve Forbes on the battle brewing that will rock the worlds of politics, economics and finance as governments prepare to fiercely fight any challenge to their monopoly on making money. Will governments crush cryptocurrencies? A gigantic financial and political clash is coming.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Will Negative Covid-19 Test Be Required For Domestic Air Travel? Feb 12, 2021

Washington is mulling over a new proposal that would require a negative Covid-19 test for all domestic airline travelers, but will such a rule make air travel safer? Steve Forbes on the possible impacts of mandating such a test and on why such an ill-conceived practice should be grounded.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Stimulus Is Coming, But It Won't Save The U.S. Economy Feb 11, 2021

Democrats are ready to push through a nearly $2 trillion spending bill that will supposedly rev up an economy recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, it will do just the opposite. Steve Forbes on the political realities of the coming stimulus, the reasons the legislation will do more harm than good and why it won't save the U.S. economy.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: How Covid-19 Will Change Public School Education Forever Feb 09, 2021

Remote learning has mostly been a failure, especially for lower-income households. As school unions arbitrarily keep kids out of the classroom, parents (by the millions) are seeking alternatives for a more genuine school choice. Does Covid-19 ultimately spell the end of the U.S. public school system? Steve Forbes on the profound shifts happening within the legacy school system and on how the impacts of Covid-19 could change public education forever.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Why Suppressing Free Speech Will Hurt The Economy Feb 05, 2021

Freedom of speech, explicitly guaranteed in the First Amendment to the Constitution, is under assault, and without freedom of speech the economy will shrivel. Steve Forbes on the variety of outlets advocating free-speech restrictions and on why suppressing free speech will hurt the economy in the long run.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Will GameStop Trading Frenzy Cause A New Tax On Stock Trades? Feb 04, 2021

The trading frenzy in GameStop and other so-called meme stocks has Washington politicians ready to enact a new tax on every securities transaction. Steve Forbes on the threats investors need to wake up to and on the possible economic implications of this proposed new tax.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: As Silver Surges, GameStop Day Traders Beware Feb 02, 2021

Silver is suddenly surging, going above $30 for the first time since 2013. GameStop day traders beware! Steve Forbes on the truth behind trying to short-squeeze the precious metal and on what silver speculators need to watch for before the price of silver, gold and other commodities surge upward.

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S3E17: Eating Healthy and Becoming Your Best Self with Mark Suster Jan 29, 2021

Mark Suster, venture capitalist and managing partner of Upfront Ventures, lost 65 lbs in 18 months. He talks with Steve about how he cultivated a healthy lifestyle, why food logging is so important, and how you too can become your best self.

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Spotlight: Why Biden’s $15 Minimum Wage Isn’t The Solution Jan 26, 2021

President Biden is pushing a national $15-an-hour minimum wage in his $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill. Still, there’s a better way to help low-income workers than his job-killing minimum-wage proposal. Steve Forbes on why Biden’s $15 minimum wage is not the solution and on the alternative to consider that would help people without destroying jobs and businesses.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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S3E16: Microsteps Toward Thriving with Arianna Huffington Jan 22, 2021

You know Arianna Huffington as an accomplished author, businesswoman, and cofounder of The Huffington Post; but as founder and CEO of Thrive Global, now she's on a mission to improve people's mental resilience, health, and productivity. She sat down with Steve to talk about the microsteps we can take to avoid burnout, and as she says, "transform our lives from struggle to grace."

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S3E15: Advancing the World Through Biotech with Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath Jan 15, 2021

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath is President and CEO of Biotechnology Innovation Organization, also known as BIO. In this episode, she sits down with Steve to talk about her group, the COVID-19 crisis and vaccine rollout, her commitment to diversity in her industry, and her hopes for the future of biotechnology and medicine.

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Spotlight: Why Big Tech's Censorship Is A Big Mistake Jan 12, 2021

In the aftermath of the horrific mob attack on Capitol Hill last week Twitter and other high-tech giants are trying to restrict conservative opinion, and any inhibitions of censorship seem to be gone. Steve Forbes on why Big Tech’s censorship is a big mistake and on how their well-being ultimately depends on public goodwill (no matter how powerful these companies and organizations think they are).

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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Spotlight: Beware! Overvalued Stock Market: What You Need To Know Jan 05, 2021

It’s a fool’s game to try to precisely time when a bull market will end, but there are noteworthy signs that the current stock market is overvalued, so beware! Steve Forbes on what you need to know about the current state of the stock market, and on what an individual investor can do for some insurance against inflation.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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Spotlight: Stimulus Update: The Good And The Bad of The $900 Billion Plan Dec 22, 2020

Congress is giving us a $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill, and while it’s good to have it done, don’t break out the champagne just yet. Steve Forbes on the updated stimulus deal and what the $900 billion plan actually includes.

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S3E14: An Eye Toward The Future with Sebastian Thrun Dec 18, 2020

For his final interview of 2020, Steve sits down with someone who's always looking toward the future - Sebastian Thrun, CEO of "flying car company" Kitty Hawk Corporation, and chairman and co-founder of the massive online learning hub Udacity. They talk about the importance of access to education, progress made in the field of self-driving cars, and the future of eVTOL technology (flying cars may come sooner than you think!).

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Spotlight: This Tax Hike Could Put Small Breweries Out of Business Dec 15, 2020

Many small companies have been hit hard by the Covid crisis, and for one industry in particular, a looming tax hike could cause further economic turbulence. Steve Forbes on the tax reform act that’s set to expire Dec. 31, which could put small breweries out of business, and on what's at stake if Congress doesn't act fast.

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S3E13: Was Jesus A Socialist? A Conversation with Lawrence W. Reed Dec 11, 2020

In this episode, Steve sits down with Lawrence W. Reed, President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education, for an enlightening conversation about Reed's book, Was Jesus A Socialist? Why This Question Is Being Asked Again, and Why the Answer Is Almost Always Wrong.

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Spotlight: Why Biden Must Preserve The U.S. Space Force Dec 08, 2020

Powerful far-left groups are pressuring Joe Biden to kill the U.S. Space Force, but it would be a catastrophic mistake should he cave in to their demands. Steve Forbes on why we must save the new Space Force and why our nation's security depends on it.

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S3E12: Saving Money and Saving Lives with Dr. Keith Smith Dec 04, 2020

After years of seeing patients financially devastated by their medical care, Dr. Keith Smith decided to buck the system and create his own. In this episode, Dr. Smith tells Steve how the Surgery Center of Oklahoma uses transparent, direct, package pricing to provide their patients with excellent outcomes at a fraction of the typical costs.

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Spotlight: How To Restore Trust In Our Election Process Dec 01, 2020

Americans' faith in the integrity of our democracy has been shaken by allegations of mistakes and irregularities in the recent election. Reform is needed. Steve Forbes on the basic changes needed to improve election security and restore trust in our electoral process.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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Spotlight: Why Biden’s Student-Debt Plan Misses The Real Problem Nov 24, 2020

Joe Biden has plans for student loans once he takes office, and they include canceling all or part of the outstanding student-loan debt, but this idea poses two big problems. Steve Forbes on the big-picture problems Biden’s student-loan-forgiveness plan poses and on who should be liable instead.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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S3E11: Repercussions of the COVID Crisis: A Conversation with Michael Milken Nov 20, 2020

Michael Milken is focused on the future. His life and career have been characterized by forward thinking, from his work on accelerating the science around cancer treatment, to his early investment in the mobile phone industry. In this interview, he turns his attention toward the COVID crisis and explains how the many arms of The Milken Institute are working to combat the virus and understand its impact on our world.

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Spotlight: Could You Be Taxed For Working From Home? Nov 17, 2020

The pandemic has given tens of millions of people a taste of working from home, but new taxes for stay-at-home workers may be coming! Steve Forbes on how politicians are quietly eyeing a new tax to hit at-home workers and on just how much it could cost you.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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S3E10: The Space Force: A Conversation with United States Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett Nov 13, 2020

In this episode, Steve sits down with Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett to discuss her exceptional career, the importance of space to our daily lives, and how the Space Force plans to protect and improve American presence there.

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Spotlight: How To Fix The Civics Education Crisis In America Nov 10, 2020

Knowing the basics of our government and of our country are essential to having an informed and effective citizenry. Shockingly few Americans know these basics. Steve Forbes on the civics education crisis in America and a simple solution we must consider to solve this problem.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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S3E9: Building Company Culture and Innovating The Future with Judy Faulkner Nov 06, 2020

Judy Faulkner, founder and CEO of Epic Systems has created the leading medical-record software provider in the US. She discusses creating a can-do company culture, the advances in software her company has made, and the changes they've made during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Spotlight: How The Rich Paid More Taxes With Trump’s Tax Cuts Nov 03, 2020

Democrats assert that the Trump tax cuts passed in 2017 were a giveaway to the rich, but the facts prove otherwise. Steve Forbes on the truth behind President Trump's tax program and on why the rich are actually paying more in taxes than they did before.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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S3E8: Making the Impossible Possible: A Conversation with Martine Rothblatt Oct 30, 2020

Martine Rothblatt is the founder and Chairwoman of United Therapeutics as well as the founder of SiriusXM. In her conversation with Steve, she discusses the obstacles she overcame in business, and the fascinating journey to starting her medical company in order to save her daughter.

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Spotlight: Socialized Medicine: How Much Biden’s Plan Will Cost Americans Oct 27, 2020

Joe Biden claims that he is opposed to the idea of a single-payer healthcare plan, a plan that would force all of us into a government-run system. But is this true? Is the “public option” he favors really a single-payer system by another name? Steve Forbes on Biden’s plan for socialized medicine and the truth behind what it will cost Americans.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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S3E7: Just Keep Writing: A Conversation with bestselling author Harlan Coben Oct 23, 2020

Harlan Coben has written upwards of 30 novels that have sold more than 75 million copies across the globe. In his conversation with Steve, he describes his writing process, the transition from print to film and television, and his practical advice to writers at any stage of their careers.

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Spotlight: Is Major League Baseball Dying? What You Need to Know Oct 20, 2020

The World Series is upon us, and soon attention will be focused on exactly how Major League Baseball will be organized next year. What does the future look like for the game, and could Major League Baseball be dying? Steve Forbes on how the MLB is losing ground compared to other sports, and on the changes that need to be considered to keep America’s pastime alive.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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S3E6: Risk, Reward, and Brand Values with Vineyard Vines co-founders Shep and Ian Murray Oct 16, 2020

Shep and Ian Murray know a bit about risk - in 1998 they quit their corporate jobs, pulled out $8,000 in credit card cash advances, and decided to make neck ties. Fortunately their tenacity paid off, and they were able to turn those neck ties into a billion dollar clothing business - Vineyard Vines. In this episode, the brothers and co-founders talk to Steve about the power of entrepreneurial passion, and share their insights on leading a company towards growth, even in the midst of uncertainty.

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Spotlight: Commission on Presidential Debates: How It Failed Oct 13, 2020

Americans were supposed to watch the second presidential debate this week but won’t be able to, thanks to the high-handedness of the Commission on Presidential Debates. Does this decision positively serve the public, as we inch toward election day? Steve Forbes raises two basic questions: Is it time to abolish the Commission on Presidential Debates and what structural changes should be considered in the future for debates between candidates.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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S3E5: Innovation Flourishes in Freedom: A Conversation with Matt Ridley Oct 09, 2020

Steve sits down with Matt Ridley -- author, journalist, businessman, and member of the House of Lords -- to disuss the nature of innovation, the importance of trial and error, and what we can do to promote progress.

Matt's book - How Innovation Works: And Why It Flourishes in Freedom

Matt's website - http://www.mattridley.co.uk

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Spotlight: Baseball’s New Rules: Are They Enough To Save MLB? Oct 06, 2020

The baseball season is over and the playoffs are underway, but the game once known as America's national pastime continues to face intense competition for fans. How do you revive interest in the games; can the future of the MLB be saved? Steve Forbes tackles the leisurely pace of baseball today, the new rules initiated and the changes that must be considered to preserve the future of baseball.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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S3E4: The True Cost of Medical Care with David Goldhill Oct 02, 2020

David Goldhill made waves in 2009 with his Atlantic cover story, "How American Health Care Killed My Father." Since then he's worked to revolutionize the way Americans receive and pay for medical care. He sat down with Steve to share the philosophy behind his new company Sesame, an online marketplace for discounted health services.

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Spotlight: Mass Exodus: Can America’s Cities Be Saved? Sep 29, 2020

Rising crime, deteriorating infrastructure, poor schools, increasing homelessness, expensive housing, sky-high taxes.… These are just some of the issues causing a mass exodus of people from American cities. As the impacts of Covid-19 continue, can American cities be saved? Steve Forbes on policy changes that must be considered in order to preserve urban life after the pandemic.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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S3E3: Where Have All The Entrepreneurs Gone?: A Conversation with Carl Schramm Sep 25, 2020

Steve Forbes talks with Carl Schramm about what being an entrepreneur really means, ways government regulation slows down innovation and business building, and how college isn't for everyone.

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Spotlight: Uncertainty In The Stock Market: What To Watch For Sep 22, 2020

The world is an unpredictable place, as our current political and economic climates continue to prove, and if there is one thing the stock market hates, it's surprises and uncertainty. Steve Forbes on the current state of the world, the untimely events over the future of the Supreme Court, the upcoming presidential election and the impact these are having on stock values.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday and full podcast episodes each Friday.

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S3E2: Let Singapore Lead The Way: Healthcare with Sean Masaki Flynn Sep 18, 2020

Healthcare in the U.S. is broken, but behavioral economist Sean Masaki Flynn thinks one country got it right - Singapore. He sits down with Steve to explain the country's thriving healthcare system, and why the U.S. should take a page from their playbook.

Sean's book - The Cure That Works: How to Have the World's Best Healthcare -- at a Quarter of the Price

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Spotlight: How to Avoid The Greatest Election Disaster Sep 15, 2020

The Covid-19 crisis continues to threaten the upcoming presidential election, with this year’s primary season giving us only a taste of the potential chaos to come. But the impending election doesn’t need to end up a complete voting disaster. Steve Forbes on the tactics and approach we should consider to avoid what could end up the greatest election disaster in U.S. history.

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S3E1: Hospitality in the age of COVID: A Conversation with Danny Meyer Sep 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on the food service industry, but Danny Meyer believes there's hope on the horizon. In this episode, the restaurateur, founder of Shake Shack, and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group shares how he's working to take care of his employees and customers during this unprecedented crisis, his philosophies on leadership and hospitality, and what changes he hopes to see in a post-pandemic world.

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Spotlight: Are Turkey and Greece on the Brink of War? Sep 10, 2020

Tensions are mounting in the eastern Mediterranean between Turkey and Greece. Neither of these countries wants a war, but an accidental escalation could trigger a conflict. Are Turkey and Greece on the brink of an armed conflict? Steve Forbes on the increasing disagreement and the adverse impact an escalation to war could have on the U.S.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Should the U.S. Abolish the Electoral College? Sep 08, 2020

With the presidential election season now in full swing, we can expect to hear more calls for getting rid of the Electoral College, (especially from the Democrats), but is this a smart move? Should we abolish the Electoral College? Steve Forbes on the crucial points critics are missing in their cry to dump the college, and on the risks at hand if the election were to move to a straight popular vote.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Two Ways To Give Americans The Pay Raise They Need Sep 04, 2020

Financial rules, restrictions and regulations have stifled the potential for Americans’ take-home pay for longer than we’d like to admit. As we celebrate the Labor Day weekend, let’s consider two easy ways to give working Americans a big boost to their wages. Steve Forbes on what we need to consider as a country that could give Americans a big pay increase and with that success make next year’s Labor Day weekend a joyous one indeed!

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Why Is The Fed Trying To Create Inflation? Sep 03, 2020

Chairman Jerome Powell of the Federal Reserve recently announced that the central bank would allow inflation to go above 2% as long as the “long-term” average is 2%. What does this mean for you? Steve Forbes on the Fed’s new policy, why they are trying to create inflation and the economic destruction this approach could cause.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Are Taxes Going Up? Why You Should Care Sep 01, 2020

Economies everywhere have suffered from the weight of the coronavirus lockdowns, but why aren't politicians eager to do everything possible to nurture them back to health? Steve Forbes on looming tax increases and the counterproductive political moves that should be reconsidered if we don’t want the future to include a poorer economy than we now imagine.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Are NYC’s Covid-19 Mandates Crushing The City’s Economic Recovery? Aug 28, 2020

U.S. economic recovery is slowly improving amidst the battle against Covid-19, but some states are unnecessarily hobbling toward that recovery. Why? Steve Forbes on the state-specific struggle with reopening, the destructive decisions crushing the economic recovery in such places as New York City and why Covid cannot be blamed.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Health Care In the U.S.: Are You Being Overcharged? Aug 27, 2020

There’s a serious problem with price transparency regarding medical care in the U.S. Hidden costs are being dictated by hospitals, doctors and insurance companies, and we are being victimized and overcharged. Steve Forbes on why patients should be allowed to see the costs of their medical care and on the price-transparency changes that need to happen.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: The Truth About Reopening Schools: Three Things You Need To Know Aug 25, 2020

A big debate is raging about reopening schools, and a growing number of districts are opting to remain online. What does this debate mean as we return to in-person-learning; is it safe to reopen America’s schools? Steve Forbes on the truth about reopening schools and on the health and economic costs we risk by keeping them closed or partially closed.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Unrest in Belarus: A Threat to U.S. Security? Aug 21, 2020

While all eyes are on the political conventions here in the U.S., a potentially ominous event is unfolding in Europe that could eventually threaten our very security. But is Washington paying attention? Steve Forbes on the current unrest rocking Belarus and the potential danger that lurks ahead.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Gold Debate: Is A New Gold Standard Coming? Aug 20, 2020

With an election on the horizon and with the Federal Reserve, our central bank, printing money to pay for Covid-19 rescue packages, are we headed for an economic disaster—a disaster only a new gold standard can fix? Steve Forbes on the value of the dollar, the rising price of gold and where our economy could be headed if the Democrats win in November.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Vaping Versus Tobacco: The Truth You Need To Know Aug 18, 2020

Before the Covid-19 crisis, U.S. health-care authorities and others were waging a relentless war against electronic cigarettes, or vaping. But can these antivaping forces actually save lives by persuading smokers not to switch to e-cigarettes? Steve Forbes on the deadly truth behind these antivaping campaigns and on the facts we need to consider when it comes to the most effective alternatives to smoking tobacco.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Public School Crisis: What You Need To Know Aug 14, 2020

As millions of students across the country face uncertainty, the debate continues around the return to classroom learning. However, another even more fundamental issue is on the horizon: Why should children’s educational opportunities be restricted by their zip codes? Steve Forbes on the public school system crisis and the reform we should consider for the future of our youth.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Universal Basic Income: Free Money for Everybody? Aug 13, 2020

Remember, before Covid-19, the pay for lower-income workers was rising at a faster pace than anyone else’s? So why is the idea of universal basic income (UBI) now gaining ground, and why is paying every adult $1,000 a month even a solution to the fight against Covid-19? Steve Forbes on the ethical and practical problems related to UBI and the detrimental economic consequences such payouts could cause.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Democrats Don’t Want Biden To Debate Trump And This Is Why Aug 11, 2020

With the Presidential election just a few months away, the Covid-19 crisis has left voters deprived of the normal opportunities for sizing up candidates. Formal televised presidential debates have been a fixture of this process since 1976, and now Democratic operatives are suddenly rallying to scrap the iconic event. Steve Forbes on the truth behind why Democrats don't want to see Biden debate Trump, and why the public should react furiously to their attempt to block these debates.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Politics of the Big Tech Hearing: Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Google Aug 04, 2020

The big tech CEOs of Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Google were attacked from all sides as they testified remotely before Congress last week, and while their companies are astonishing examples of creativity and innovation, what they revealed was a collective sense of political hubris. Steve Forbes on the politics of the big tech hearing, the self-destructive behavior of these CEOs and how they should start practicing the wise, commonsense approach to customer service.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Should the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Be Postponed? Jul 31, 2020

The 2020 presidential election is just a few months away, and the coronavirus continues to plague our nation. What will this mean come November, and should the elections be postponed as recently was suggested by President Trump? Steve Forbes on the big problems looming as we inch toward the presidential election in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Cutting Drug Prices? What You Need To Know Jul 30, 2020

Price reform for pharmaceutical drugs is long overdue, but the drastic cuts in prices that the White House is trying to force on pharmaceutical companies will cripple innovation. Steve Forbes on the necessary reform that will preserve drug research and development and why it’s crucial to the future of U.S. health care.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Why A Wealth Tax Will Do More Harm Than Good Jul 28, 2020

Should there be a wealth tax? As we close in on the 2020 election, the Democrats think there should be, but such a tax could kill the economy. Steve Forbes on the truth behind these tax-the-rich ideas and how they would do more harm than good.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Payroll Tax Cut Not Approved: Who This Will Hurt The Most Jul 24, 2020

As Covid-19 cases continue to rise and some states are delaying their reopening plans, the U.S. economy needs all the help it can get, but a payroll tax holiday will not be a part of that plan. Steve Forbes on how the new stimulus bill is shaping up and the negative impact it will have on an already vulnerable economy.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Gold Prices Surge: What You Should Watch For Jul 23, 2020

As gold prices surge, smart investors are paying attention. But is the recent spike a warning of an imminent financial and economic crisis? Steve Forbes on the conditions causing the rising price of gold and what the U.S. should do to avoid economic disaster.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Withdrawing U.S. Troops From Abroad: A Dangerous Decision? Jul 21, 2020

U.S. military forces are aboard for American security and in defense of our nation, but as the Trump administration moves to withdraw a number of these troops, is a major threat to America’s security looming? Steve Forbes on why withdrawing U.S. Troops from abroad may be a dangerous decision.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Has Coronavirus Exposed the True Price of College? Jul 17, 2020

Will the coronavirus forever change the future of higher education? With the cost of tuition increasing four times the rate of inflation, are some of us better off without college? Steve Forbes on the education crisis that the coronavirus has revealed and the fundamental reform these institutions should consider as more people realize a college degree may not be the gateway to success.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: New Stimulus Package: Will Republicans Jeopardize The Economic Recovery? Jul 16, 2020

The White House and Congress are cooking up a new stimulus bill, but will it do more harm than good? The fate of the economy and the stock market depend on the answer. Steve Forbes on what this next stimulus package will include, the policy changes necessary to boost economic activity and the Republican opposition that could jeopardize it and leave Americans paying the price in November.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Stock Market Warnings You Should Not Ignore Jul 14, 2020

What are the stock market warning signs you may be overlooking? A weak stock market signals economic trouble, and if stocks go down, that means fewer retirement assets for working Americans. Steve Forbes on how Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s suffocating rules and regulations could cost Americans their pensions and even their jobs.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Will Joe Biden Raise Taxes and Crush the Economy? Jul 10, 2020

Will Joe Biden’s $700 billion tax plan — which will raise taxes — help or hurt the economy? Steve Forbes on what Americans can expect if the Democrats win the White House this November.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Should Covid-19 Delay Reopening Schools? Jul 09, 2020

As President Donald Trump addresses the nation on the reopening of schools in the Fall, the debate continues to rage about what policies should be adopted in the face of coronavirus cases increasing as the new academic year approaches. Should Covid-19 stand in the way of going back to school? Steve Forbes on why the reopening of schools is crucial to support the well-being of students and parents being able to return to work.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: Covid-19 and The Economy: What You Need to Know Jul 07, 2020

As new coronavirus outbreaks plague the U.S., observers worry that the economic revival will be disrupted, but what are the factors that must be considered? Steve Forbes on the increase in testing, the upswing in economic activity and stock market trends amidst the pandemic.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: How To Live Up To The Declaration of Independence Jul 03, 2020

The Declaration of Independence is the most remarkable document in U.S. history, but how did the spirit and ideology it embodies enable the U.S. to become the most successful nation ever? Steve Forbes on our nation’s history and the profound concepts that make our country unique.

Steve Forbes shares his What’s Ahead Spotlights each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Spotlight: New Stimulus Bill? What You Need To Know Jul 02, 2020

Covid-19 lockdowns have left millions of Americans unemployed, reliant on government stimulus and in need of cash. And now a new accounting rule that could prove devastating to the country's economic recovery. Steve Forbes on the need for a new stimulus bill and more individual checks now.

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Spotlight: Homeownership? The Regulations Crushing the American Dream Jun 30, 2020

The housing market is heating up and interest rates are low, but homeownership continues to be unnecessarily out of reach for many Americans. Steve Forbes on the excessive government regulations that may be stifling the American Dream.

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Spotlight: Buy GOLD and Hold STOCKS? What to Watch for Now Jun 26, 2020

Gold continues to rise during hard times, but where does this leave the stock market, and what are the increasing concerns you need to be aware of? Is now really the time to buy gold, and should you hold or sell your stocks? Steve Forbes on what you need to watch for now.

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Spotlight: Second Stimulus Check? What You Need to Know Jun 25, 2020

As the COVID crisis continues to threaten financial stability across the US, a new stimulus check is in your future, but what does this mean for you or your business? Steve Forbes on the White House Relief Plan and what you need to know about this next round of stimulus.

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Spotlight: How Will COVID-19 Change The Way We Travel? Jun 23, 2020

Airlines have been one of the industries hardest hit by Covid-19, grounding travelers around the world and putting many companies on life support. Steve Forbes on what the future of airline travel may look like in the wake of the pandemic and how startups are reimagining the experience for the future.

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Spotlight: Big Tech Breakup: What Will It Really Fix? Jun 18, 2020

Should companies like Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook be broken up? Steve Forbes on how Big Tech’s abuse of power, arbitrary anticonservative takedowns of content and other high-handed behavior have left them feeling the pressure.

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Spotlight: Can Law Enforcement Seize Your Cash Without a Crime? Jun 16, 2020

Did you know law enforcement can seize your property if they suspect it’s involved in a crime? Steve Forbes on civil asset forfeiture, a procedure claimed to target the illicit proceeds of organized crime has evolved as a revenue source for a number of government entities. As congress aims pass a major police reform bill few are talking about a critical law enforcement reform that disproportionately hurts low income communities and minorities. Should Police be able to seize and keep your property even if you haven’t been committed of a crime?

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Spotlight: Stock Market Crash: Should You Sell? Jun 12, 2020

Steve Forbes on the stock market’s most recent crash and whether or not a panic-and-sell approach is really necessary. What does this crash mean for the economy and where do we stand with the reported rise in Covid-19 numbers?

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Spotlight: 2020: A Year With No Baseball? Jun 11, 2020

Steve Forbes on how the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted life as we know it, including the future of professional sports. With devoted fans eager for a return to the playing field, Major League Baseball continues to face internal disputes, but with no opening day in sight, will 2020 be a year without baseball?

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Spotlight: China’s Postpandemic Power Play: Will The U.S. Get Left Behind? Jun 02, 2020

Steve Forbes on whether America’s political and economic unrest will threaten its position on the world stage and accelerate China’s rise, and why a focus on tech and innovation is critical to the U.S. prevailing amid the global recession.

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Spotlight: Joe Biden’s Tax Battle With Big Tech And Why Americans Will Pay The Greatest Price May 29, 2020

Steve Forbes on whether tech giants from Amazon to Google are paying their fair share of taxes and why Joe Biden’s plans to raise tax rates could discourage new investment, limit job creation and, ultimately, come at the expense of the U.S. economy.

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Spotlight: Why Rising U.S.-China Tensions Are The Biggest Threat To The Stock Market Rally May 28, 2020

Steve Forbes on why escalating tensions with China could derail recent market gains and put the U.S. coronavirus recovery at risk, and how states with unnecessarily slow reopening plans may be a drag on the rest of the U.S. economy.

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Spotlight: Joe Biden’s Election Promises Amid A Covid-19 Recession: Americans Will Pay The Greatest Price May 26, 2020

Steve Forbes on how the Democratic Party’s election promises would slow our economic recovery and why its proposed policies would drive taxes higher, further depress the stock market and lead to devastating inflation.

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Spotlight: Florida Defied Covid-19 Predictions. Is It A Model For Other States To Reopen? May 22, 2020

Steve Forbes on why Florida dodged a devastating coronavirus outbreak and how Governor DeSantis’ early response and his data-driven approach to reopening the state offers a blueprint on balancing public safety with getting the economy back on track.

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Spotlight: Will There Be A Second Stimulus Check? What Americans Need From The Latest Relief Package May 21, 2020

Steve Forbes on the state of the latest stimulus package, the legislative steps needed to put money in the pockets of the American people to prevent a deeper recession and why a new relief bill will ultimately pass, despite political infighting.

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Spotlight: Covid-19 Leadership: Who Has Failed And Who Is Leading the Way? May 19, 2020

From Elon Musk to the CDC to the nation’s governors, Steve Forbes on the coronavirus response: Who has done a better job in recent weeks battling the pandemic and taking swift action, who has failed the crisis management test, and what can be learned?

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Spotlight: Is Better Healthcare At Dramatically Lower Costs Possible In The U.S.? May 15, 2020

Steve Forbes on why U.S. healthcare prices are the world's highest without patients experiencing commensurate results, and what can be learned from other healthcare system models that could provide Americans with higher-quality care at lower costs.

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Spotlight: Why An Extended Lockdown Is Riskier To The Nation’s Health Than COVID-19 May 14, 2020

Steve Forbes on why prolonged lockdowns could pose greater health and economic dangers to Americans over time than the coronavirus itself and how the harm caused by shutdowns far outweigh the risks of reopening the country.

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Spotlight: How To Fast-Track A COVID-19 Vaccine May 12, 2020

Steve Forbes on why creating a $50 billion vaccine prize would speed up breakthrough science and incentivize a coronavirus cure, and why funding the challenge is a small price to pay, given the pandemic’s immense human and economic costs.

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Spotlight: The Lawsuit Pandemic That Could Cripple The Reopening of U.S. Businesses May 08, 2020

Steve Forbes on why businesses must be shielded from the coming avalanche of meritless coronavirus lawsuits that could cripple their recovery and the litigation protection needed to give them the confidence to reopen and drive economic growth.

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Spotlight: How To Fund The Coronavirus Stimulus Debt Without Crippling The Economy May 07, 2020

How Treasury Secretary Mnuchin’s announcement that Washington will borrow a staggering $3 trillion this quarter to pay for COVID-19 rescue programs will create a future economic crisis—unless it is paid for the right way.

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Spotlight: Why A Payroll Tax Cut Will Boost A Coronavirus Recovery May 05, 2020

Why suspending the payroll tax will drive critical economic growth, let Americans take home bigger paychecks and provide businesses with the stimulus relief they desperately need.

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Daughter Knows Best: The Moira Forbes Takeover Mar 27, 2020

What did Steve Forbes want to be when he grew up? Was he always expected to take over the family business? What was the hardest part of deciding to run for president? In this special anniversary edition of What’s Ahead, Steve takes a pause from the host chair to answer questions from Moira Forbes—Executive Vice President of Forbes Media, Publisher of Forbes Women, and last but not least, Forbes Daughter #4.

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S2E25: Why School Choice Matters with Darla Romfo Mar 16, 2020

As the President & COO of the Children’s Scholarship Fund, Darla Romfo believes parents should have the right to choose the best K-8 schools for their children. And through “a hand up, not a hand out,” the CSF has helped hundreds of thousands of families do just that. In this episode of What’s Ahead, Darla talks to Steve about the problems with the U.S. education system and how school choice programs can create more equal opportunities for low-income families.

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S2E24: How Celebs Are Going from Rich to Wealthy with Zack O'Malley Greenburg Mar 09, 2020

In his brand new book A-List Angels: How a Band of Actors, Artists, and Athletes Hacked Silicon Valley, Zack O’Malley Greenburg gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how celebrities have learned to monetize their fame like never before. From Ashton Kutcher with Airbnb, Nas with Genius, to Joe Montana with Pinterest, Hollywood A-listers are trading endorsements for equity in Silicon Valley startups—and the results are astounding. In this episode of What’s Ahead, Zack talks to Steve about the stories behind these unexpected partnerships.

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S2E23: How to Evolve in the Gig Economy with Aquent CEO John Chuang Mar 02, 2020

The name of John Chuang’s creative staffing agency may be a made-up Latin term, but what’s not made up about Aquent is its success in an economy that depends more and more on a flexible workforce. Now boasting clients such as Google, Microsoft, and Apple, back in the 90’s Aquent became the first staffing company to offer full benefits to its fleet of independent contractors. In this episode of What’s Ahead, John talks to Steve about the evolution of the gig economy, the importance of worker benefits, and how legislation like California’s Assembly Bill 5 can intervene in the disturbing trend of benefits inequality.

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S2E22: TIAA's Roger Ferguson on How to Address the Retirement Crisis Feb 24, 2020

As first responders rushed to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve Roger Ferguson rushed to make sure the financial markets didn’t freeze up in the fallout of the tragedy. A childhood econ nerd with three degrees from Harvard, who better to carry on Andrew Carnegie’s legacy as President & CEO of the Teacher’s Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA)? In this episode of What’s Ahead, Roger Ferguson and Steve Forbes discuss solutions to the retirement and student debt crises, and how the recently passed SECURE Act can help.

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S2E21: The Rocker Who Survived Roulette: Tommy James on Music and the Mob Feb 17, 2020

With a new album, a radio show on SiriusXM, and a movie deal in the works for his thrilling autobiography Me, The Mob, and The Music, Tommy James is very much still alive and rockin.’ There were some close calls, though, brought on by drug addiction, a gun obsession, and his unwitting ties to New York’s Genovese crime family. Looking back at his sensational, decades-long career as the leader of The Shondells, Tommy discusses these stories and more with Steve in this episode of What’s Ahead.

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S2E20: “A Squalid, Catchpenny Business”: The Origins of Disney Land with Richard F. Snow Feb 10, 2020

To those who knew the creator of Mickey Mouse, Disney Land was “just one of Walt’s screwy ideas.” According to Richard F. Snow, author of the new book Disney’s Land: Walt Disney and the Invention of the Amusement Park that Changed the World, the legendary cartoonist persevered with his vision despite near financial ruin and a disastrous opening day. In this episode of What’s Ahead, Steve talks to Snow about the epic failures and eventual triumph that made Disney Land the global icon that it is today.

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S2E19: Kenneth Frazier of Merck: A CEO with a Sense of Purpose Feb 03, 2020

Kenneth Frazier wanted to be Thurgood Marshall when he grew up. A beneficiary of Brown v. Board of Education, Frazier attended the best schools in Philadelphia and went on to earn his law degree from Harvard. In perhaps a surprising move, Frazier stepped into the role of CEO at Merck & Co. so he could preserve and extend human life on a larger scale. In this live recording from the Forbes Healthcare Summit, Frazier receives the first-ever Forbes Lifetime Achievement Award for Healthcare and talks to Steve about the sense of purpose and moral philosophy behind his leadership at Merck.

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S2E18: Putting Human Dignity at the Heart of Business: Jacqueline Novogratz and ‘Patient Capital’ (Part Two) Jan 27, 2020

“Dignity is so much more important to the human spirit than wealth.” As founder and CEO of Acumen, Jacqueline Novogratz has developed a revolutionary, human-centered investment philosophy to promote small businesses and help the poor in developing nations. She calls it “patient capital,” and for good reason: besides creating new products or services, Acumen-backed entrepreneurs often have to create the markets and infrastructures to go with them—and that takes time. In this second installment of her conversation with Steve Forbes, Jacqueline explains her “patient capital” philosophy and tells some of the inspirational success stories Acumen has achieved with it.

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S2E17: Putting Human Dignity at the Heart of Business: Jacqueline Novogratz and ‘Patient Capital’ (Part One) Jan 20, 2020

As a wide-eyed young banker-turned-philanthropist, Jacqueline Novogratz learned that good intentions can sometimes get you poisoned. She’s documented this and other hard-won lessons in her best-selling book The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World. She’s also put those lessons into action as the founder and CEO of Acumen—a non-profit venture capital fund that seeks to alleviate global poverty through entrepreneurial approaches. In this episode of What’s Ahead, Jacqueline talks to Steve about her thrilling, heart-wrenching, and vitally important work.

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S2E16: Dr. Oz on Health and Happiness in the New Year (Part Two) Jan 13, 2020

In this second installment of our two-part series featuring Dr. Oz, we’ll learn more about how to lead happy and healthy lives in 2020 and beyond. Breaking down barriers between people and their health, “America’s Doctor” shares his signature views on nutrition, traditional medicine, government regulation, and family—including how his wife helped make him the phenomenon he is today.

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S2E15: Dr. Oz on Health and Happiness in the New Year (Part One) Jan 06, 2020

Need help keeping your New Year’s Resolution? Dr. Oz has you covered. An accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon and host of The Dr. Oz Show—now in its 11th season—Mehmet Oz has saved thousands of lives and helped countless Americans take charge of their own health and wellbeing. In this first installment of a special two-part series, “America’s Doctor” opens up about his family, his personal and spiritual beliefs, and his signature views on how we can all get healthier in 2020.

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S2E14: Battling the Soul-Eater: New Directions in Dementia Research with Dr. Gregory Petsko Dec 22, 2019

“If dementia were a country, it would be the ninth largest country on the planet,” says Dr. Gregory Petsko, noted Alzheimer’s researcher and biochemist at Harvard Medical School. With the already high number of U.S. Alzheimer’s patients expected to more than double by 2050, Petsko is leading the charge against the epidemic with outside-of-the-box research methods, hoping to find ways to prevent the disease and ease the “colossal burden” of its treatment—which amounts to $290 billion a year and immeasurable emotional distress for families. In this episode of What’s Ahead, Petsko shares fascinating insights from his work, promising new directions for dementia research, and crucial ideas for future sources of support.

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S2E13: Barri Blauvelt and the 'Two-Year-Old Question' Dec 15, 2019

“Why do we need hospitals?” “Where are all the women in healthcare leadership?” Innovara founder, president, and CEO Barri Blauvelt may have driven her professors crazy with questions she says a two-year-old would ask, but her approach has led to some profound discoveries—notably, the link between ethnicity and certain types of cancer. In this episode of What’s Ahead, Barri talks with Steve about her remarkable career, the ground-breaking research she’s conducted around the globe, how to get more women into leadership positions, and her perspective on how millennials might fix America’s ‘hopeless’ healthcare system.

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S2E12: The Film Hollywood Wouldn’t Make: No Safe Spaces with Justin Folk and Owen William Brennan Dec 08, 2019

Universities used to be bastions of free speech and diverse opinions, but not so anymore say filmmakers Justin Folk and Owen William Brennan. In their new documentary No Safe Spaces, they examine the recent trend of college students protesting controversial speakers and getting them banned from their campuses. Should we be proud of these young people for speaking out and demonstrating? Or should we be worried that their rigorous ideology poses a threat to first amendment rights? In this episode of What’s Ahead, Folk and Brennan discuss how their film seeks to answer these questions.

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S2E11: Bernard Tyson: A Final Conversation (Part Two) Dec 01, 2019

In this second installment of our two-part series featuring Bernard Tyson, the late chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente shares his insights about the importance of “high touch” in the future of healthcare. A powerful storyteller, Tyson opens up about his personal experience with a compassionate nurse and his views on how healthcare can help enhance the playing field for success.

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S2E10: Bernard Tyson: A Final Conversation (Part One) Nov 24, 2019

The healthcare industry lost one of its most visionary leaders with the sudden, untimely passing of Bernard Tyson, chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente. Named by Time magazine in 2017 as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, Tyson had been implementing far-reaching reforms that were profoundly and positively changing the nature, quality and accessibility of healthcare for all. In this special, two-part series, Bernard talked to Steve shortly before his death about his pathbreaking programs that hold such promise for this critical area of our lives.

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S2E9: Amity Shlaes Rethinks the Great Society Nov 17, 2019

A box full of ignored ideas? An esteemed Fed Chairman schmoozed into folly? These are just some of the provocative stories found in Great Society: A New History, the latest work from former Forbes contributor and NYT bestselling author Amity Shlaes. Reexamining the turbulent era of the 1960’s and 70’s in America, Shlaes considers the long-lasting effects of LBJ’s “War on Poverty,” portraying it as a well-meaning yet misguided reform movement with unintended consequences we’re still experiencing today.

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S2E8: All Aboard for Lance Fritz and America's Engine of Progress Nov 10, 2019

2019 marks exactly 150 years since Leland Stanford hammered in the Golden Spike, tying together America’s east and west coasts through the transcontinental railroad. Since those glory days, though, rail companies been fraught with obstacles—resistance from landowners, regulation from Washington, and competition from the trucking industry. But good news is on the horizon. According to Lance Fritz, chairman, president, and CEO of the venerable Union Pacific Railroad, trains are now speeding back to their rightful place in the U.S. economy, powered by cutting edge technology.

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S2E7: Live from Singapore: Jack Ma and the Treasure of Alibaba Nov 03, 2019

Jack Ma failed his exams. But that didn’t stop him from founding Alibaba Group, one of the largest e-commerce conglomerates in the world. Having empowered millions of entrepreneurs through Alipay – an online payment platform that has boasted more users than PayPal – Ma is now stepping away from his role as CEO to enter the world of philanthropy. In this live recording from the Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore, listen in as Steve talks to Ma about entrepreneurship, inclusivity, and fighting with Jet Li.

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S2E6: Cow Sh*t, Climate Change, and Free Trade: A Conversation with Hubertus Mühlhäuser Oct 27, 2019

The “second son” of a German manufacturing family, Hubertus Mühlhäuser has made a name for himself in his own right as the CEO of CNH Industrial, the second-largest agricultural manufacturer on the planet. A global citizen who speaks four languages, Mühlhäuser has lived and worked in China, Argentina, Switzerland, Germany and the United States. In this episode, Mühlhäuser shares his global perspective on pressing matters such as climate change and international trade, offers a peek into the exciting world of agricultural technology, and explains his views on creativity and collaboration in the workplace.

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S2E5: 22 Million Jobs And Hospital Care from Home? The Future of 5G With Steven Mollenkopf Oct 20, 2019

According to Qualcomm CEO and self-proclaimed "gadget person" Steven Mollenkopf, there was a time when industry professionals doubted whether consumers would really use their mobile devices for anything other than placing phone calls. How wrong they were. These days we’re in the fourth generation of cellular broadband technology (4G), and the demand to stream video, use GPS and listen to podcasts on our smartphones grows higher every day. In this episode of What’s Ahead, join Steve as he talks to Mollenkopf about 5G—an expansion of data capabilities that could change how we interact with everything from our cars to our doctors.

Also, Steve looks to the week ahead with a focus on the US/China trade dispute, the Canadian elections, the Syria catastrophe, continued talk of a Trump Impeachment, the anticipated Barr report -- and lots of financial numbers that help to understand the state of the American economy.

For Steve’s Read of the Week, he recommends three articles. They are: Joe Biden Isn’t Going To Make It by Dan Henninger, The Case For Free Trade Is A Unilateral One by Donald Boudreux and Mifsud’s Cell Phones Mean Barr Investigation Heating Up by Roger Simon.

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S2E4: The Pioneer Who Upended The Investment Model By Putting Investors First: Charles Schwab Oct 13, 2019

Disreputable. To the suspicious skeptics, that’s the word that described Charles Schwab’s idea of a discounted brokerage firm during the firm’s nascent days. Ironic, considering Schwab’s goal then (and now) was to help individuals do a better job of investing in order to be a part of what Schwab calls “the great growth of America.” In Schwab’s conversation with Steve, hear some of the stories featured in his recently published book, Invested: Changing Forever The Way Americans Invest, about the many personal and professional stumbling blocks he navigated along his path to incredible success building The Charles Schwab Corporation, one of the largest brokerage firms in the U.S.

Steve also looks at the week ahead and speaks to a bunch of economic numbers, the upcoming democratic debate on Tuesday, October 15th, the travesty of Turkey’s abandonment of the Kurds and more on the trade deal with China and the China-NBA controversy.

Steve’s “Reads of the Week” consist of two articles and a google search. Just type in “Southpark apology to China” for a good laugh. And, the two articles are: Painting Zebra Stripes On Cows Wards Off Biting Flies by Ross Pomeroy and The FDA’s Outdated Standards Make Shopping For Health Food More Confusing by Ross Marchand.

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S2E3: Fighting For Gender Equality: Melinda Gates Oct 06, 2019

For Melinda Gates, there’s never been a more critical time to call the world to action to break down system barriers for women. In her recent book, The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World, Gates shares enlightening data and personal stories from her work around the globe where she’s seen first-hand the power in challenging the status quo and dismantling pervasive gender inequities to advance society. Steve sat down with Melinda at The Executives’ Club of Chicago earlier this year to discuss why investing in women unlocks opportunity for all, her own struggles in finding her voice and achieving equality at home, as well as her lessons learned to incite lasting change.

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S2E2: Bold Life Lessons From The Master Of Finance: Stephen Schwarzman - Part Two Sep 29, 2019

First, Steve addresses impeachment, Israel’s election, Iran’s pain caused by financial sanctions, Brexit and what’s up with the Federal reserve pumping money into banks?

Then, in part two of this series, Blackstone Group Cofounder & CEO Stephen Schwarzman discusses the firm’s growth into a global behemoth including a paradigm-shifting investment deal made with China — the first time the country ever invested in a private company. The self-made billionaire also details the prescient call he almost didn’t make to the Treasury Secretary on the brink of the 2008 financial crisis. Also, hear about his philanthropic work through the Schwarzman Scholarship, akin to the Rhodes Scholarship, which brings an international cohort of students to Beijing. This is the final episode in a two-part conversation.

Last, Steve’s “Read of the Week” consists of three articles: “Trump’s Fight With The ‘Globalists’” by Daniel Henninger, “Realities Of The Current Trade War” by Frank Hollenbeck and “The Limits Of Clean Energy” by Jason Hickel.

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S2E1: Bold Life Lessons From The Master Of Finance: Stephen Schwarzman - Part One Sep 22, 2019

First up, Steve shares his thoughts on a bunch of economic numbers coming out including residential housing prices, consumer confidence index and durable goods numbers. He also speaks to the upcoming United Nations meeting and the United Kingdom Supreme Court.

Then, with a personal net worth of over $18 billion dollars, venerable Wall Street titan and Blackstone Group Cofounder, Chair and CEO, Steve Schwarzman, has become the world’s most powerful financial leader. This hard-fought success is documented in his new book, What It Takes: Lessons In The Pursuit Of Excellence which details Schwarzman’s remarkable journey from not knowing the difference between a stock and a bond at his first Wall Street job to leading an investment firm that controls companies worth over $500 billion. One of the key takeaways? The person at the top of any organization should always be eager to learn—and to teach. Which is why he has created a uniquely successful culture at Blackstone aimed to help employees thrive. He’s also never hesitated to try to teach those who were ranked higher than him. For example, he told the dean of Harvard Business School during his time there that his organization was not well-run. In this episode, he shares with Steve his colorful path from working in his father’s local shop as a young boy to negotiating one of the biggest mergers in U.S. corporate history at the age of thirty. This is part one in a two-part conversation.

Last, Steve's "Reads of the Week" are three articles. They are: “Antitrust Can’t Catch Big Tech” by Andy Kessler, "Don’t Ban Nontobacco Flavored ecigarettes. Adults are in more Danger than your Kids" by Sally Satel and ”Why Hasn’t Brexit Happened?" By Christopher Caldwell

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S1E25: The Dynamic Story Of America's Booming Latino Population: Sol Trujillo Sep 15, 2019

First up, Steve shares his thoughts on the central banks and trade.

Next, born to a struggling family in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Sol Trujillo, chairman of the Latino Donor Collaborative, has achieved great success. Across his career, he’s headed up major telecommunications companies in the U.S. and around the world. Trujillo points out the Latino community is starting more new businesses than any other group in this country and has incomes rising faster than the national average. As he tells Steve on the latest episode of “What’s Ahead,” Trujillo points out the economic growth potential for the Latino community and details the common-sense reforms that Trujillo says are needed in our immigration system to unlock the true potential of this community for the benefit of us all.

Lastly, Steve's "Reads of the Week" are two pieces. The first is by Burton Folsom, "How The Myth Of The Robber Barons Began And Why It Persists" and the second is by Steve, himself, "Pelosi's 'Medicare For All' Strategy Looks A lot Like A Big Wooden Horse".

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S1E24: Why GDP Fails to Accurately Measure Economic Health: Mark Skousen Sep 08, 2019

First up, Steve speaks to a myriad of economic markers to look for this week, Boris Johnson, interest rates and noise about China.

Then, accomplished economist, columnist and professor Mark Skousen calls for a new way to assess the health of the economy. While analysts traditionally look to gross domestic product (GDP) as the ultimate economic indicator, Skousen argues that its narrow focus obfuscates the real drivers of growth. Instead, he champions gross output (GO), which measures spending throughout the entire production process—not just the final output—as he believes it’s a far more comprehensive and accurate indicator of economic health. Hear Skousen dispel the popular Keynesian notion that consumer spending drives growth and why the U.S. may be on the path towards recession.

Lastly, Steve’s Reads of the Weeks are two articles. The first is by Angelo Codevilla, “What’s Russia To Us?" And by Robert B. Zoellick, “The Trade Wars Winners Don’t Include Us.”

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S1E23: Managing Money and Saving Souls: Stephen Auth Sep 01, 2019

First up, Steve speaks to a myriad of topics including the upcoming Democratic debates, the White House battle with the Fed, why we should focus on export/import numbers instead of the trade deficit to determine global and national economic health and China’s talk about trade despite the crackdown in Hong Kong.

Then, prominent investing veteran, Stephen Auth, chief investment officer for Federated Investors, discusses the universal truths he’s learned on his unconventional journey to enlightenment on Wall Street and beyond. From going temporarily blind on a missionary trip in Mexico to bringing lapsed Catholics back to their faith on the hectic New York City streets, Auth shares what he’s learned about perseverance in the face of suffering, embracing humility and his journey to becoming a more compassionate leader. Hear Auth’s insight on the future of Catholicism and why a modern, business-minded approach is what’s needed to reform this 2,000 year old institution.

Lastly, Steve’s “Read Of The Week” are two articles. They are: My Childhood Schooling In the Soviet Union Was Better Than My Kids' In U.S. Public Schools Today by Katya Sedgwick and Discriminating Against Religious Schools by Inez Feltscher Stepman.

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S1E22: Can a Return to Common Sense Save Our Democracy: Philip Howard Aug 25, 2019

First up, Steve speaks to an array of issues including the intensification of the conflict in Hong Kong, the Federal Reserve and consumer spending and confidence.

Then, Philip Howard, author of the new blockbuster book Try Common Sense: Replacing the Failed Ideologies of Right and Left, sits down with Steve to explain why the never-ending avalanche of literally millions of usually-unnecessary, nitpicking rules from Washington and local governments, since the 1960s, is undermining our democracy. Americans rightly feel they have lost control over so much of their lives and that elections don’t make much difference. Both parties are at fault. Howard then lays out the exciting remedies to get our country back in the hands of We the People.

Lastly, Steve’s “Reads of the Weeks” consist of four articles. They are: "A Hundred Year Treasury? " by the Wall Street Journal editorial board, "Argentina Needs The Dollar” by Mary Anastasia O’Grady, “Europe Does Not Exist” by Josef Joffe and Steve celebrates the 100th birthday of his late father, Malcolm Forbes, with his piece “A Matchless Man”.

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S1E21: Wall Street Turbulence And Dividend-Growth Stocks Are Perfect Together: David Bahnsen Aug 18, 2019

First up, Steve speaks to a number of topics such as inverted yield rates which could mean a recession is coming, a great anecdote about his dad, Malcolm Forbes, Hong Kong and Iran continued tensions and upcoming financial reports including home sales and unemployment insurance claims.

Then, recent stock market turmoil has investors asking: What’s the best path for fantastic—and sustainable—wealth creation? Prepare yourself for a happy shock! It’s not high-tech stocks—unless you can always pick winners like Facebook and avoid the countries busts. David Bahnsen, author of The Case for Dividend Growth, makes the remarkable case that a dividend-growth strategy is the best way to superb, long-term returns. And get this: the kind of volatility we see now can be an investor’s best friend. Bahnsen tells us what to look for to find these great stocks.

Lastly, Steve’s “Read Of The Weeks” are three articles. They are: Top Secret Teens: The Highschoolers Recruited By The National Security Agency by Alex Marquardt, CNN, Europe Poised To Put Warning Labels On Jewish-Made Products by Adam Kredo and Nucor’s Founder Predicted Long Ago That Tariffs Would Kill The Steel Industry by Alan Golombok

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S1E20: Optimism In The Face Of “The Bad News Industry”: Matt Ridley Aug 11, 2019

First up, Steve speaks to pressing topics such as oil taking a hit, retail sales, Iran sanctions, continued trade tension with China and the growing strife between Japan and South Korea.

Then, Matt Ridley, a journalist, member of the British House of Lords, and author of The Rational Optimist, argues that despite today’s constant influx of negative news, life is getting better at an accelerating rate. Ridley challenges popularly held beliefs about the current state of the world, citing that extreme poverty has been defeated, food production is more efficient than ever, humans are living longer, and warfare is actually on the decline. If there’s one thing the defiantly optimistic Ridley worries about, it’s too much bureaucracy which he sees as an attempt to curb trade and stifle innovation. Plus, hear Ridley’s thoughts on how climate change will actually improve society in the short term and why economic prosperity is even good for endangered animals and the environment.

Last, Steve’s “Read of the Week” is two articles. The first is ‘Tickle’ Therapy Could Help Slow Ageing by The University of Leeds. The second is The Dumbest Concept Ever Just Might Win Wars by Jim Lacey.

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S1E19: Success Stories From A Serial Entrepreneur: John Catsimatidis Aug 04, 2019

First up, Steve warns about the dire social unrest in Hong Kong and the unrelenting trade tension with China.

Then, John Catsimatidis arrived in America as a young Greek immigrant and started kindergarten not speaking a word of English. Now, he's a billionaire. Hear about his voracious entrepreneurial appetite that led him from making a dollar an hour working at a grocery store to building a supermarket empire. Then followed real estate investment, an oil refinery, a media company and more. His story is full of humor, smarts and insight into the beloved American “can-do” attitude.

Lastly, Steve's "Read of the Week" is two articles. The first is by Nathan Lewis on Forbes.com called, "Stable Value Is Our Monetary Goal, Not Stable Prices." The second is by Gideon Rachman called, "Hong Kong Is A Flashpoint In The New Cold War."

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S1E18: On The Edge Of A Bold, New Technological Era: Catherine Wood Jul 28, 2019

First up, Steve talks about the Fed’s involvement in interest rates and the ongoing threat of Iran.

Then, Catherine Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, helps us peer into the future of genome sequencing, robotics, artificial intelligence, energy storage and blockchain technology. Plus, hear why she feels Tesla, as led by Elon Musk, is way ahead in the electric vehicle game, why electric vehicles are here to stay — and why banks are in trouble.

Next, Steve’s “Read of the Week” is an article by Robert Kagan in Foreign Affairs magazine titled, “The Return Of The German Question.”

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S1E17: How Robots Will Free Us To Pursue Our Passions: John Tamny Jul 21, 2019

First up, Steve talks baseball trading and Hong Kong protests heating up.

Then, John Tamny, political economy editor at Forbes.com, editor of RealClearPolitics and author of The End of Work: Why Your Passion Can Become Your Job, says the belief that robots and automation will erase millions of jobs today, is misguided. Instead, Tamny argues these advances promise to positively change the very nature of work, beget jobs never before imagined and ultimately unleash creativity. Hear Tamny share his thoughts on how robots will liberate us to do the work we love and drive prosperity -- and, why college football players should major in college ball.

Lastly, Steve's "Read of the Week" are two magazine articles. The first is by James Grant in the Wall Street Journal called, "The Fed Could Use A Golden Rule." The other is by our guest, John Tamny on Forbes.com, called, "Meet El Salvador, Slayer of Keynesian and Monetarist Mysticism."

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S1E16: Latvia Is Primed For Far-Sighted Investors: Krisjanis Karins Jul 14, 2019

First up, Steve has a feeling the market will provide a buying opportunity. Will you take advantage of it?

Next, American-born Krisjanis Karins is the prime minister of Latvia, a small Baltic country that's been building itself up since its independence from the USSR in 1991. Hear Karins share why Latvia is a great bet for investment due to its highly-educated citizenry, its tech inventiveness and its dedication to cleaning up financial crime.

Lastly, Steve's "Read of the Week" is two articles, both found at commentarymagazine.com. One is by Ethan Siegel titled, "Are We Alone In The Universe?" and the other is titled, "The Human Miracle" by John Podhoretz.

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S1E15: Flipping The Script: Eva Longoria Jul 07, 2019

First up, Steve talks about Major League Baseball's All-Star Game on Tuesday, 7/9, and shares his favorite Trump pick for the Federal Reserve board.

Then, award-winning actor, philanthropist, activist and founding member of the Time’s Up movement, Eva Longoria, has made a career of challenging the status quo. Once best known for her acclaimed role on the hit show Desperate Housewives, Longoria is now channeling her talents onscreen and off as an outspoken advocate on issues ranging from women’s rights to greater representation for the Latino community. Longoria shares her very personal fight to shape the future of Hollywood, the driving forces that fuel her tireless work ethic and her latest role behind the camera to ensure that diverse storytelling is brought to the forefront.

Lastly, Steve's "Read of the Week" is an article by Trent England called, "The Danger of the Attacks on the Electoral College."

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S1E14: Why Society’s Obsession With Early Success Is Misguided: Rich Karlgaard Jun 30, 2019

First up, Steve speaks to the PM race in Britain, ICE negotiations and Trump's standing in the polls.

Next, society’s preoccupation with early achievement ignores the reality that for most, identifying your passions and developing your talent takes time. Age is actually an asset, not a liability. Rich Karlgaard, Forbes publisher and author of Late Bloomers: The Power Of Patience In A World Of Early Achievement, makes the case that ignoring this reality has created harmful pressure that can stunt growth in kids and young adults today, rather than foster it.

Rich shares compelling research around the psychology of late blooming and why there’s no standard timetable for success.

And, lastly, Steve's "Read of of the Week" is two articles. One written by Steve himself, an open letter to Mark Zuckerberg, and the other is by William Langewiesche in The Atlantic titled, "What Really Happened to Malasia's Missing Airplane."

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S1E13: Democracy Cultivates Critical Tech Innovation In Central Europe: Robert Vass Jun 23, 2019

First up, Steve shares thoughts about the democratic presidential debates this week on Wednesday, June 26th and Thursday, June 27th.

Next, the small country of Slovakia is now the fifth largest exporter of automobiles to the United States. Robert Vass, founder and president of GLOBSEC, a leading European think tank based in Slovakia, gives a fascinating look into the priorities of Central Europe and how they impact the world. He explores what he calls a critical “generational mission” to help institutions keep up with the current rapid technological advancement. This, in order to nourish democracy and all the fresh talent and ideas born of it or face falling behind.

And, Steve's "Read Of The Week" consists of two articles: "The Myth That Eating McDonalds Makes You Obese" by Hans Bader and "Make America Even Greater" by Kimberly Strassel.

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S1E12: More Robots Will Lead To More Productivity: Mark Mills Jun 16, 2019

First up, Steve speculates about interest rates and oil prices.

Next, taking human labor out of tasks is something humanity has sought and developed for thousands of years in order to increase productivity. Mark Mills, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and partner of Cottonwood Venture Partners, says productivity leads to more wealth for everyone and the best way to increase it is to make more robots -- that is, accelerate automation. Inspired by Mills’ recently published book, Work In The Age Of Robots, Steve and Mills discuss how automation will benefit people, why it’s regulation, not demand, that will hurt manufacturing and how the FDA is making way for more innovation in technology and drug therapy development.

...and lastly, Steve’s “Read of the Week” is an article by Steven Malanga in City Journal now titled “Marijuana’s Black Market.”

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S1E11: Making Economies Thrive Is Stunningly Simple: Nathan Lewis Jun 09, 2019

First up, Steve talks trade issues.

Then, Nathan Lewis, economic expert and writer whose most recent book, The Magic Formula, distills the sought-after goal of thriving economies to a simple solution: low taxes and stable money. Through fascinating examples from the past and present, he shows why this formula always leads to robust prosperity and demolishes the prevailing “wisdom” on tax and monetary policy.

...and, Steve’s read of the week consists of two pieces. One is an article by Philip Hamburger in the WSJ called “Stop Beating College Bureaucratic Bloat” and the other is a transcription of an interview between Jan Crawford, chief legal correspondent for CBS News and William Barr, United States attorney general.

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S1E10: The Scandal Not Enough People Are Discussing: Maria Bartiromo Jun 02, 2019

First, Steve shares his thoughts on the manufacturing and services reports coming out which will give insight into how the economy is doing.

Then, Maria Bartiromo, journalist and host of Fox News and Business shows Mornings with Maria, Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street and Sunday Morning Futures shares how she developed her intense work ethic at her dad’s restaurant, entertaining stories about her tenacious rise in the news industry and the political scandal brewing that’s not getting enough attention.

...and, Steve’s Read of the Week is two articles. One is “No, The Rich Don’t Get Rich At The Expense Of The Poor” by Rainer Zitelman and the other is “A Hard Rain Is Going To Fall On Obama” by Charles Lipson.

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S1E9: The Freedom To Have A Go Leads To Prosperous Societies: Deirdre McCloskey May 26, 2019

First up, Steve gives listeners a heads up on the economy, healthcare and trade.

...And, what kinds of societies allow for ideas to flourish? Deirdre McCloskey, economics and history scholar and author of 17 books, talks with Steve about why the human race has experienced unprecedented prosperity in the past 200-300 years. What were the forces that brought about innovation in some societies but not others? What were the reasons the merchant class, once looked down upon by aristocrats, came into having respect? Why did the evolution of societal well-being in countries and empires with tremendous wealth and success, suffer? Hear why when people have the freedom to have a go, and only then, can society thrive.

Lastly, Steve's Read of the Week are two articles. From the Wall Street Journal about women's fashion designing for an array of body types: https://www.wsj.com/articles/high-fashion-is-no-longer-just-for-tall-thin-women-11558463793 and Commentary Magazine about the American writer, Herman Wouk: https://www.commentarymagazine.com/culture-civilization/herman-wouk-1915-2019/

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S1E8: Bjorn Lomborg: Fundamental World Problems Are In Better Shape Than Ever May 19, 2019

First up, Steve shares his thoughts on the trade conflict with China.

Then, Bjorn Lomborg, president of the think tank Copenhagen Consensus Center and author, says extreme poverty is at an all-time low, human longevity has more than doubled since the early 20th century and while there are environmental problems to tackle, there are benefits to global warming. Hear why Lomborg thinks people should stop panicking about dystopian visions of the future and start thinking smart about problem-solving.

And, to read Steve's "Read of the Week" you can find it here: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/capitalism-wealth-economy-myths-socialism

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S1E7: George Gilder: The Creativity of Capitalism And The Post-Google Era May 12, 2019

George Gilder, technologist and economist, discusses his recently published book Life After Google: The Fall of Big Data and the Rise of the Blockchain Economy. With his eyes constantly on the future, to Gilder it’s clear: the internet as we know it will soon be upended with the coming cryptocosm.

Gilder also speaks to why Google's business plan is causing it to have a nervous breakdown, the fear of computers taking over the world and the obsolescence of centralized data privacy because it’s simply not safe. Plus, hear about the inventive ways in which Chinese companies have figured out how to collect revenue from customers without an over-reliance on advertising.

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S1E6: Jamie Kern Lima: The Billion Dollar Beauty Disruptor May 05, 2019

Bowing to rejection is a behavior foreign to Jamie Kern Lima, IT Cosmetics cofounder and CEO. A former news anchor, her rosacea threatened her blossoming career because she couldn't find a foundation to conceal the redness. So, she teamed up with her husband and toiled out of their living room for years before they eventually found a formula that worked. Then, when the two went to market, came all the noes. They relentlessly persevered. In 2016, their company, IT Cosmetics, was bought by L’Oreal for $1.2 billion in 2016. The purchase was L’Oreal’s largest acquisition to date and made Kern Lima the first female CEO of a L’Oréal brand in their 100-plus-year history. Her story inspires: from her climb out of humble beginnings, the catapult effect of her trailblazing QVC appearances and the countless rejections along the way, Kern Lima shares the story of how she revolutionized the conversation around beauty by meeting the needs of real women with real skin problems. Plus, hear her thoughtful take on the state of women in the workforce. Hear Steve's take on this Thursday's trade numbers. He's not worried about the so-called deficit because arguably, there isn't one. Hear why!

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S1E5: Burton Malkiel: The Man Who Claimed Monkeys Pick Better Stocks Is Vindicated Apr 28, 2019

In his best-selling book, A Random Walk Down Wall Street, Burton Malkiel made a shocking claim: that monkeys are just as good as expensive money managers when it comes to picking stocks. His rock-solid conclusion: anyone can beat the investing pros. How: using index funds. In fact, his thesis helped usher in the concept of index funds which have generated enormous wealth for Americans in the intervening decades. Today, nearly half of all investment funds are now indexed. In this episode of Steve Forbes’ What's Ahead podcast hear Malkiel share why indexing beats stock picking, his enthusiasm for growth companies in emerging markets and his impressions of “smart beta” stocks, the new investing rage. You won’t want to miss this episode filled with riches.

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S1E4: Joanna and Chip Gaines: Ordinary Americans Turned Extraordinary Media Mavericks Apr 21, 2019

Joanna and Chip Gaines are building a business empire based on their personal priorities of family, marriage and home. Their reality show, “Fixer Upper,” put them on the celebrity map with fans devouring their chemistry, talents and work ethic. Hear them walk down memory lane with Steve, sharing their journey from young, broke parents with disorganized entrepreneurial dreams to who they are today: matured, thoughtful with hard-earned business savvy.

And, Steve's Read Of The Week is: https://www.claremont.org/crb/article/is-the-pope-catholic/

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S1E3: Mitch Daniels: Revolutionizing Purdue’s Affordability While Keeping Its Commitment To Quality Apr 14, 2019

Mitch Daniels, president of Purdue University, former Governor of Indiana and author and businessman speaks with Steve about the radical and comprehensive changes he’s made to streamline the university’s budget, the innovative ways he’s tackling student fees and his take on the extraordinary student debt loan that exists in America today.

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S1E2: Part 2 || Howard Schultz: Exploring A Presidential Run Apr 07, 2019

In this second and final part of Steve’s conversation with Howard Schultz, learn more about Schultz’s trailblazing work at Starbucks and how it has shaped his perspectives on the most critical issues facing Americans today, including healthcare, higher education and taxes. Schultz shares the policies he would pursue as a “centrist Independent” candidate as he explores a potential presidential run.

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S1E1: Part 1 || Howard Schultz: How The Former Starbucks CEO’s Early Experiences Shaped His Worldview Mar 31, 2019

On this episode, hear how the former Starbucks CEO rose from the projects of New York City to build his business empire and create one of the world’s iconic brands. He’ll reveal stories of a troubled childhood, the familial debt that haunted him into young adulthood and the role Bill Gates’ father played in saving Starbucks. This is part one of a two-part conversation with Schultz. Part two will post on Sunday, April 7th.

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S E2: TEASER || What’s Ahead: Howard Schultz Ep. 2/Part 2 Mar 26, 2019

Teaser: Here's a quick preview of the second part of Steve's conversation with Howard Schultz. The full episode will post on Sunday, April 7th.

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S E1: TEASER || What’s Ahead: Howard Schultz Ep. 1/Part 1 Mar 26, 2019

Teaser: Here's a quick peek at what the first episode of our two-part discussion with Howard Schultz, former CEO and chair of Starbucks and possible presidential candidate, holds in store for you. The full episode will post on Sunday, March 31st.

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