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This Week's Economic Eye Rolls: $34 Trillion Debt, Border Wall, & 22 States Raise Minimum Wages Jan 05, 2024

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Thank you for listening to the 42nd episode of "This Week's Economy." Today, I cover: 1) National: -Gross federal debt reaches $34 trillion -Immigration data shows there were more illegal immigrants than American births in August 2023 -Inflation updates and my thoughts on the policies presented by current GOP candidates 2) States: -22 states increased minimum wage, which is a bad idea -Important issues on the Texas Republican primary ballot -Key opportunities for welfare reform in states to lift people out of poverty 3) Other: -My two latest interviews with NTD News discussing interest rates potentially falling and what we can expect from this year's economy -My recent op-ed published at AIER about what America can learn from new Argentine President Javier Milei -My radio interview with Newell Normand on WWL NOLA on changes in the federal tax code in 2024 Please share this on social media and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com).

Did Mike Pence Avert a Housing Crisis During Lockdowns? His Former Chief Economist Explains Jan 01, 2024

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

How Should You Prepare for Economic Uncertainty in 2024? Dec 29, 2023

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Happy almost New Year! Please enjoy this FINAL podcast of the year, This Week's Economy episode 41.

Today, I cover my predictions for 2024's economy.

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Was the 2023 Economy Naughty or Nice? Former White House Chief Economist Tells All Dec 25, 2023

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Merry Christmas! In honor of this special day, I’m sharing the final Let People Prosper episode (ep. 76th) of the year. Today, I cover: -Economic highs and lows of 2023 and outlook for 2024 -Greatest hits of my podcast and business -My mission and vision for Let People Prosper Please share this episode on social media and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com).

This Week's Economic Eye Rolls: Bidenomics, Government Spending & Antitrust Dec 22, 2023

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Thank you for listening to the 40th episode of "This Week's Economy." Today, I cover: 1) National: -Why are 84% of Americans dissatisfied with the economy, according to a recent poll? -Why decoding core inflation numbers is crucial to understanding the real state of inflation -How real average weekly earnings are failing to keep up with inflation 2) States: -Multiple free-market think tanks across are helping to create key reforms such as in Louisiana, Michigan, Kansas, Tennessee, and more 3) Other: -What to expect on my podcast for the remainder of 2023 -Highlights of my business this year -How you can utilize my expertise in 2024 Please share this episode on social media and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). Click the link to enter a giveaway for a complimentary subscription to my Substack newsletter and a free copy of "The Soul of Civility" by Lexi Hudson by simply making a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you can get all of the paid benefits: https://gleam.io/1TiJl/let-people-pro...

Will the U.S. Repeat Past War Mistakes with Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine? Dec 18, 2023

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Episode 75 is with Dr. Chris Coyne, Professor of Economics at George Mason University and the Associate Director of the F. A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center. Today, we discuss: 1) The economic impact of war and the long and variable consequences of engaging in it; 2) What Friedrich Hayek's principle of "fatal conceit" reveals about America's involvement with war; and 3) The truth about terrorism, what the U.S. got wrong with Afghanistan and Iraq, and Chris' thoughts of how Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas-Palestine can be at peace. Check out Chris' book, "In Search of Monsters to Destroy": https://www.independent.org/store/book.asp?id=140 Please share this episode on social media and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com).

Economic Reality Check: What Do Falling Mortgage Rates & Jobs+Inflation Signal for the 2024 Economy? Dec 15, 2023

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Thank you for listening to the 39th episode of "This Week's Economy." Today, I cover: 1) National: -Why the new U.S. jobs report is not as strong as some say -Inflation rates have moderated but still remain well above the Fed’s 2% target -Federal Reserve paused again with its federal funds rate target in the range of 5.25-5.5%, supporting a boost in the stock market and likely lower mortgage rates 2) States: -Sustainable Colorado Budget was released that I authored with Ben Murrey at Independence Institute, which provides a path forward for the Centennial state to return to its TABOR roots and buy down the income tax -School choice challenges face Texas as many state leaders are against it 3) Other: -Don't miss my latest LPP episode with Jennifer Huddleston discussing problems with regulating technology, including AI -One of my latest op-eds argues why China is not our biggest threat -Argentina's new president makes significant strides that could set an example for the U.S. Please share this episode on social media and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). Click the link to enter a giveaway for a complimentary subscription to my Substack newsletter and a free copy of "The Soul of Civility" by Lexi Hudson by simply making a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you can get all of the paid benefits: https://gleam.io/1TiJl/let-people-prosper-substack-newsletter-subscription-free-copy-of-the-soul-of-civility-by-lexi-hudson

Is Being Big Bad? Are Antitrust Accusations of “Big Tech,” “Big Sandwich,” and Others Warranted? Dec 11, 2023

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Episode 74 is with Jennifer Huddleston, technology policy research fellow at Cato Institute, discussing the following and more: 1) What is the proper role of government in regulating or adapting to technological advancements; 2) Pros and cons of restricting AI, and why antitrust accusations are on the rise, specifically targeting “big tech,” and; 3) What you should know about government regulation on social media for minors, and how parents can be empowered to facilitate social media use in the home. Please share this on social media, and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com).

Does New Data Support that Bidenomics is Working? Former White House Chief Economist Tells All Dec 08, 2023

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Click the link to enter a giveaway for a complimentary subscription to my Substack newsletter and a free book by simply making a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you can get all of the paid benefits: https://gleam.io/1TiJl/let-people-prosper-substack-newsletter-subscription. Thank you for listening to the 38th episode of "This Week's Economy." Today, I cover: 1) National: - What is Americans' biggest concern and is Bidenomics making it worse? - What do the latest state and national GDP data show - Was The Atlantic’s claim that you're at fault for inflation true? - Why did my tweet about Biden’s job market claims make the community page? - What’s up with a carbon tariff? 2) States: - What does a comparison between Florida and California reveal about policy? - What should Texas do about School Choice and its $20 billion rainy day fund? - How could a conservative state budget take Iowa to the top? 3) Other: - What did I learn from attending the Meant for More Summit by the American Enterprise Institute and The Alliance for Opportunity about preventing poverty? - Highlights from my recent podcast episode with Dr. Gale Pooley - Sneak peek of Monday's episode with Jennifer Huddleston on tech regulation, antitrust, and social media.

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Busting Big Economic MYTHS: "Time = Money," Income Inequality, AI Regulation & More Dec 04, 2023

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Episode 73 is with Dr. Gale Pooley, adjunct scholar at The Cato Institute, senior fellow at The Discovery Institute, and co-author of the new book, "Superabundance." Gale and I discuss the following and more: 1) The state of abundance in America and how we compare to other countries; 2) How government interference through regulations and subsidies are restricting healthcare, education, and entrepreneurs; and 3) Why AI should be embraced, not feared, and money is not our most valuable economic asset. If you found today's discussion valuable, be sure to check out Gale's book: https://www.cato.org/books/superabundance Please share this podcast and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com).

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