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Will the Federal Government SHUT DOWN? + Student Loans & TX School Choice | TWE 28 Sep 29, 2023

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Thank you for listening to the 28th episode of "This Week's Economy," where I briefly recap and share my insights on key economic and policy news. Today, I cover: 1) National: Whether or not the U.S. federal government will shut down, will student loan payments start soon, and how legal immigrants are helping combat the U.S. labor shortage; 2) States: North Carolina adopts Universal School Choice, why Texas should do the same along with addressing property taxes, and why Louisiana desperately needs tax reform; and 3) Other: My latest podcast episode with Taylor Barkley discussing abundance and digital parenting laws, and a sneak peek of next Monday's episode with Naomi Lopez on health care policy. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it 5 stars, leave a review, and share it on social media. For show notes, thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more at my website (www.vanceginn.com) or Substack newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com)

Will Online Safety Bills Protect Minors? | LPP 63 w Taylor Barkley Sep 25, 2023

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Today, I'm joined on the "Let People Prosper Show" by Taylor Barkley, director of technology and innovation at the Center for Growth and Opportunity. We discuss: 1) The critical roles of accessible energy and technology for abundant living among Americans; 2) How Americans feel about “big tech” companies and AI according to recent polls and; 3) Pros and cons of digital parenting through online and social media safety bills for minors. If you enjoyed the show, please rate it 5 stars, leave a review, and share it on social media. For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, please check out my website (www.vanceginn.com) and subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com).

Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate is HIGHEST Since 2000 | TWE 27 Sep 22, 2023

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Thank you for listening to the 27th episode of "This Week's Economy," where I briefly recap and share my insights on key economic and policy news. Today, I cover: 1) National: Shocking findings from the Fraser Institute's newest "Economic Freedom of the World Report," especially as it relates to the U.S. and Hong Kong, the Fed not raising interest rate target, and the average 30-year mortgage rate reaching its highest since Nov. 2000; 2) States: A new report highlighting how Louisiana could become "the next big thing” with tax reform and responsible budgeting, and why Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) is under attack; and 3) Other: My recent articles on the DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Google and Constitution Day. Please like this video and subscribe to the channel if you enjoyed this podcast! For show notes, thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more at my website (www.vanceginn.com) or Substack newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com)

How High Property Taxes Are Ruining Texas | LPP Bonus w "This Week in Bitcoin" Sep 20, 2023

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Please enjoy this BONUS episode of the Let People Prosper podcast, where I join the "This Week in Bitcoin" podcast hosted by Adam Meister. We discuss: 1) The potential comeback of COVID shutdows and mask mandates, and why that would be fruitless for communities and public health; 2) How to reform the broken U.S. safety net system with the implementation of Empowerment Accounts, and how these differ from Universal Basic Income; and 3) How high property taxes in Texas are making home ownership unattainable for many or are driving seniors out of their homes, and how Texas could reasonably reduce property taxes until they are eliminated. If you enjoyed the show, please rate it 5 stars, leave a review, and share it on social media. For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, check out my website (https://www.vanceginn.com/) and please subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://vanceginn.substack.com). Be sure to check out and subscribe to the "This Week in Bitcoin" podcast: / @bitcoinmeister

How Do High Home Mortgage Rates Affect Families and Banks? | LPP 62 w Dory Wiley Sep 18, 2023

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Today, I'm joined on the "Let People Prosper Show" by Dory Wiley, president and founder of Commerce Street Holdings, LLC. We discuss: 1) Why he believes an economic bust is coming based on lending activities and economic indicators, and where there's corruption in the banking industry; 2) How high home mortgage rates after low rates during the pandemic are restricting supply, and how this affects the housing market; and 3) How the U.S. can rebuild its waning creditworthiness by Congress balancing the budget and putting taxpayer dollars to better use, and his thoughts on the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. If you enjoyed the show, please rate it 5 stars, write a review, and share it on social media. For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, please check out my website (www.vanceginn.com) and subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com).

Why is Household Income the LOWEST Since 2018? | TWE 26 | TWE 26 Sep 15, 2023

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Thank you for listening to the 26th episode of "This Week's Economy," where I briefly recap and share my insights on key economic and policy news. Today, I cover: 1) National: Shocking findings from the latest poverty report by the U.S. Census Bureau, including decreased real (inflation-adjusted) median household income and increased supplemental and child poverty rates, and new CPI report shows elevated inflation rate; 2) States: Which states are seeking more tax reductions after 25 lowered personal income taxes over the past three years, and; 3) Other: My thoughts on the DOJ lawsuit against Google for supposedly violating antitrust laws and why I believe it's an attack on consumers and capitalism.

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it 5 stars, leave a review, and share it on social media! For show notes, thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more at my website (www.vanceginn.com) or Substack newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com).

Why Is America’s Health Care So Expensive? | LPP 61 w Dr. Brian Blase Sep 11, 2023

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I'm joined on the "Let People Prosper Show" by Dr. Brian Blase, president of Paragon Health Institute, to discuss how public policy influences the healthcare market. We discuss: 1) How Medicaid evolved from its origins and throughout the pandemic, and need for reform; 2) How Obamacare continues to affect the health care industry, distort prices, and influence how employers provide health care coverage; and 3) How government intervention in health care alters the flow of supply and demand and what changes should be made to improve the system. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it 5 stars, leave a review, and share it on social media. For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, please check out my website (www.vanceginn.com) and subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com).

TWE 25 | How Will INCREASED Oil, Gas, and Health Insurance Prices Affect Your Life? Sep 08, 2023

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Thank you for listening to the 25th episode of "This Week's Economy," where I briefly recap and share my insights on key economic and policy news. Today, I cover: 1) National: Increased costs of oil and health insurance, whether there's a relationship between ongoing inflation and increased unemployment, and what's going on with the trade deficit and tariffs; 2) Iowa: How conservative state budgeting is helping Iowa to thrive and increase competition and why we need more responsible budgeting across all states; and 3) Other: My most recent op-eds discussing unemployment and why the latest GDP numbers suggest fiscal insolvency, and a sneak peek of my upcoming podcast episode with Brian Blase from the Paragon Institute.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate it 5 stars, leave a review, and share it on social media. For show notes, thoughtful economic insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more at my website (www.vanceginn.com) or Substack newsletter (www.vanceginn.substack.com).

Why Tariffs, Immigration Barriers & Antitrust Laws Are HARMFUL | LPP Bonus w "The Immigration Guy" Sep 06, 2023

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Please enjoy this BONUS episode of the Let People Prosper podcast, where I join Kyle Farmer on his show, "The Immigration Guy." We discuss: 1) How immigration helps the U.S. economy and the truth behind common immigration myths such as fear that immigrants "steal jobs," 2) Why the tariffs against China didn't work, and the tyranny of excessive government spending; and 3) Dangers of antitrust laws, and the importance of letting markets work. If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving a 5 star rating, writing a review, and sharing on social media. For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, check out my website (https://www.vanceginn.com/) and please subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://vanceginn.substack.com). Be sure to check out and subscribe to "The Immigration Guy" podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-immigration-guy/id1637888634

LPP 60 | The DANGERS of Antitrust Laws w Hannah Cox Sep 04, 2023

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Today, I'm grateful to be joined on the "Let People Prosper Show" by Hannah Cox, prominent libertarian writer, commentator, activist, and co-founder of BASEDPolitics. We discuss: 1) How antitrust laws harm capitalism, why free markets work better with less government interference, and how people misunderstand antitrust laws; 2) What people, especially younger generations, misunderstand about capitalism, what it is and isn't, and how most of us on either side of the political aisle have more in common than not; and 3) How Hannah believes the country could change for the better, and her fascinating background from being a singer/songwriter and interning for Taylor Swift's team to becoming a liberty warrior. If you enjoyed the show, please rate it 5 stars, leave a review, and share it on social media! For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, please check out my website (www.vanceginn.com) and subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com).

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