Let People Prosper

Updated: 27 Mar 2025 • 254 episodes
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What works best to let people prosper? Join leading free-market economist Vance Ginn, Ph.D. as he works to understand this question through weekly interviews with interesting people on Tuesdays and weekly economic updates on Fridays. His insights build on past lessons, being president of Ginn Economic Consulting, and contributing to more than 15 think tanks while formerly teaching economics in academia and serving as chief economist of the White House's OMB. Dr. Ginn is a Christian, husband, father of three kids, classical liberal, and rock drummer who resides near Austin, Texas.

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How can we restore our republic and bring power back to the states? What role should federalism, trade, and housing policy play in fostering long-term prosperity? In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, Dr. Adam Millsap, Senior Fellow at Stand Together Trust, joins me to unpack the key issues shaping America’s

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The U.S. budget deficit surged this year, surpassing $1 trillion, and we’re not even halfway through the fiscal year! While government spending slightly decreased, it still far outpaced revenue, leading to a deficit of over $307 billion for February. We just saw another federal budget battle in Congress. Despite govern

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What if your entire childhood was shaped by chaos, instability, and a family dynamic that revolved around control? Carrie Sheffield lived that reality—growing up in a motorhome, grappling with trauma, and searching for truth. In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, she shares her incredible journey from pain to

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It’s about time Washington took our nation’s spending crisis seriously! The House narrowly passed a continuing resolution to avoid a partial federal government shutdown (so close! ha!). Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Senator Lindsey Graham highlight concerns about Social Security spending and insolvency. These are positive s

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How can federal and state tax reform influence your budget and business? In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I interview Ryan Ellis, a tax policy expert and founder of the Center for a Free Economy. Ryan shares his insights on the complexities of tax reform, the impact of tariffs on economic growth, and why

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Did you catch President Trump’s address to Congress last week? I’ve shared some key highlights on X. My main takeaway is that he’s addressing American voters’ concerns about the economy head-on. And it’s about time! Check out my episode and the show notes below as we dive into today’s top economic headlines. From the i

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