Hello Friends! Check out this bonus episode of the Let People Prosper Show. My good friend, John Hendrickson of Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation, who has been a previous guest on my show, interviews me for one of his graduate courses about my role as an entrepreneur. We had a great discussion about how I got to where I am today, my faith, and the failures that have led to my success as an entrepreneur. I hope you’ll watch it as I share my testimony and insights as a rockstar to an economist.
Join me in this insightful episode of Let People Prosper as I dive into the economic implications of government regulations with Dr. James Broughel, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. We explore: - Which regulations pose the greatest economic burdens? - How crucial are cost-benefit analyses in regulatory practices? - Can some regulatory adjustments be "free lunches"? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to help spread valuable information. For more insights and bi-weekly episodes, subscribe to my newsletter at vanceginn.substack.com. Visit vanceginn.com for additional resources.
In the 10-minute “This Week’s Economy” episode, I discuss the following (and more!): - Why did the Fed pause again? - How do investors help the housing market? - How are states’ economies doing? Please share, rate, and review this podcast. Check out my Substack newsletter with show notes and more at vanceginn.substack.com or vanceginn.com.
Don’t miss my talk with guest Dr. Josh Rauh, Ormond Family Professor of Finance at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, and former principal chief economist at the White House’s Council of Economic Advisors. Key topics discussed include: Which of the pandemic-related government programs worked? What's up with excessive federal spending? Is the Laffer curve still relevant? Please like, subscribe, and share this episode. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter at vanceginn.substack.com for bi-weekly episodes and insights. For more content, visit vanceginn.com.
In the 15-minute “This Week’s Economy” episode, I discuss the following (and more!): - What will happen with TikTok because Congress passed a bill banning it? - How would increasing government create a more “justly ordered society”? - Why are red states leading the way in job creation? - What should Texas and other states do with “surplus” money? Please share, rate, and review this podcast. Check out my Substack newsletter with show notes and more at vanceginn.substack.com or at vanceginn.com.
Join my talk with guest Connor Boyak, founder of the Libertas Institute and author of the Tuttle Twins series. Connor discusses the benefits of limited government, emphasizing how minimal interference allows individuals and communities to thrive. Key topics include: - Innovative methods to teach economics to youth. - The significant role of school choice in shaping our nation’s future. - Strategies that keep Utah’s poverty low and safety nets effective. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode. Please leave a review and subscribe to our Substack at vanceginn.substack.com for bi-weekly episodes and insights. For more content, visit vanceginn.com.
In the 12-minute “This Week’s Economy” episode, I discuss the following (and more!): - Why is Congress spending more on foreign affairs when we’re in a spending crisis? - Are tariffs the best way to reduce trade deficits with other countries? - How can Texas eliminate property taxes? - Why are industrial policy and handouts to individuals or businesses doomed to fail? Please like this episode, subscribe, share it on social media, and rate and review it. I would appreciate it if you would become a subscriber to my Substack newsletter so you’ll receive my episodes, show notes, and other valuable insights in your inbox twice per week at vanceginn.substack.com. You can also find this information and more at vanceginn.com.
Today, I am joined by Dr. Kevin Kosar, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and writer of the foreword to the latest edition of Edward Banfield’s book, Government Project. Kevin explains why government projects don’t work and the following: Why does the federal government tax and spend so much? How are some government projects better than others? What should the future be of work? Please like this episode, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and rate and review it. I would appreciate it if you would subscribe to my Substack newsletter so you’ll receive my episodes, show notes, and other valuable insights in your inbox twice weekly at vanceginn.substack.com. You can also find this information and more at vanceginn.com.
In “This Week’s Economy” episode 56, I discuss the following and more in 10 minutes: What did the latest jobs and inflation reports tell us about the Fed’s next steps? How should states advance pro-growth policies? Why did the Teamsters Union block autonomous vehicles in Kentucky? Please like this episode, subscribe, share it on social media, and rate and review it. I would appreciate it if you would become a subscriber to my Substack newsletter so you’ll receive my episodes, show notes, and other valuable insights in your inbox twice per week at vanceginn.substack.com. You can also find this information and more at vanceginn.com.
Today, I am joined by David Bahnsen, founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group and author of his latest book, Full-Time Work and the Meaning of Life. David provides valuable insights on these issues and more on the following: How does full-time work provide meaning in life? What does the Bible say about work and a free and virtuous society? How does the government create barriers to work, and how should we remove them? Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and rate and review it. I would appreciate it if you would subscribe to my Substack newsletter so you’ll receive my episodes, show notes, and other valuable insights in your inbox twice weekly at vanceginn.substack.com. You can also find this information and more at vanceginn.com.
In “This Week’s Economy” episode 55, I discuss the following and more in 11 minutes: - What’s the latest on PCE inflation and real average weekly earnings, and the next steps for the Federal Reserve? - What did the latest Q4:2023 data for GDP tell us? - Which country’s people will Congress ban from buying property or selling goods and services from next? The latest on China… - How is the Texas economy, and how does it relate to the U.S. economy? - Should Texas expand Medicaid? I explain in a quote in the Texas Tribune. Please like this episode, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and rate and review it. I would appreciate it if you would become a subscriber to my Substack newsletter so you’ll receive my episodes, show notes, and other valuable insights in your inbox twice per week at vanceginn.substack.com. You can also find this information and more at vanceginn.com.
Today, I am joined by John Phelan, economist at the Center of the American Experiment in Minnesota, on the Let People Prosper Show episode 90. We discuss the following and more: What is social capital, and why does it matter? What should some states like MN, TX, and LA do differently, if anything? Are there roles for the government to solve these problems? John outlines the importance of social capital for people to flourish. Don’t miss this episode for more ways to let people prosper. Please like this episode, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter to get my podcast show notes and much more in your inbox: vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for more economic insights: vanceginn.com
In “This Week’s Economy” episode 54, I discuss the following and more: What should President Biden do about the tragedy at Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge? Which countries hold most of our debt held by foreign countries? The answer will probably surprise you. Why do some on the right want more government in our lives, including Florida Gov. DeSantis’ social media ban for minors? Will school choice happen in Louisiana and Texas soon? Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. See show notes on Substack: www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for more economic insights: www.vanceginn.com
Today, I am joined by Dr. Ed Timmons, the Service Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the Knee Regulatory Research Center at the John Chambers School of Business and Economics at West Virginia University. Join us on Let People People Show Episode 89 as we discuss the following: - What’s the purpose of government licenses for occupations. - Costs and benefits of occupational licensing. - Ways to get the government out of the way of work. Please like this episode, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack - www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights - www.vanceginn.com To watch the full episode with Dr. Dan Mitchell, click here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU7UnSmRy4w
In “This Week’s Economy” Episode 53, I discuss the following + more: - What’s up with the housing market? - Will Louisiana be next to get universal school choice? - Why can’t we treat people like people instead of pawns? Please like this episode, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack - www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights - www.vanceginn.com
Today, I am joined by Dr. John B. Taylor, the George P. Shultz Senior Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution and the Mary and Robert Raymond Professor of Economics at Stanford University. Join us as we discuss the economic situation, the performance of monetary and fiscal policies, the importance of policy rules like his famous Taylor rule, and lessons in economic freedom. With economic freedom and policy rules, we are unlikely to let people prosper. Please like this show, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. See show notes for this episode on Substack and subscribe to receive it in your inbox: vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights: vanceginn.com
In today’s This Week’s Economy episode 52, I discuss the benefits of economics, school choice, spending limits, abundance, vacations, and much more in 8 minutes! I explain how abundance matters through a limited government that provides more rest and leisure. Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. See show notes for this episode on Substack and subscribe to receive it in your inbox: www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights: www.vanceginn.com
Today, I am joined by Dr. Justin Callais, who is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Join us as we discuss social mobility in the 50 states, Louisiana’s economic and population challenges, sound economics, and much more. This includes the lack of social mobility in Louisiana from too much government. Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. See show notes for this episode on Substack and subscribe to receive it in your inbox: www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights: www.vanceginn.com
In today’s This Week’s Economy episode 51, I discuss the latest hot topics on Super Tuesday, Biden’s SOTU, universal school choice, 10 lessons in economics, and much more! Please like this episode, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. See show notes for this episode on Substack and subscribe to receive it in your inbox: www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights: www.vanceginn.com
Today, I am joined by the Center for Freedom and Prosperity’s President Dr. Dan Mitchell. Join us as we discuss the hype about junk fees, the excessive spending crisis, and much more. Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack - www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights - www.vanceginn.com