Let People Prosper
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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Why is the electricity market so broken—and what can we do to fix it? In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I interview Glen Lyons, a Texas-based energy expert and advocate for Consumer Regulated Electricity (CRE). Glen shares his journey from advertising to energy policy, offering unique insights on ERCOT’s
Will Congress Deliver a ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ for Americans? | This Week's Economy Ep. 111
In Washington, Congress is hard at work trying to pass a “one big, beautiful bill” that brings together key parts of the Trump administration’s agenda—covering energy, taxes, immigration, and more. There’s hope it could deliver real benefits for Americans, including tax cuts, health care reform, and regulatory relief.
Are we really in control of our government—or is it hiding in plain sight? In this eye-opening episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I interview John Hart, CEO of Open the Books, to expose the hidden costs of big government and the vital need for transparency in public spending. We explore how real-time data, civic e
The Trump administration has inherited a broken financial policy landscape. President Biden’s legacy of regulatory overreach and heavy-handed interventions stifled growth, distorted markets, and limited opportunity for individuals and businesses. The good news? The Trump White House and a Republican-led Congress now ha
Why do so many families turn down work opportunities—and how can we fix that? In this thought-provoking episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I sit down with Nic Dunn, vice president of strategy at the Sutherland Institute, to explore how benefit cliffs, broken welfare incentives, and poorly designed safety nets can
Texas Spending Spree, School Choice Gaps & Federal Fiscal Failures | This Week's Economy Ep. 109
Texas lawmakers just passed three major bills: a record-breaking $337B budget, $8B more to public schools, and $1B for a limited school choice program—but property taxes are still rising, and only 1.5% of students benefit from ESAs. Meanwhile, federal spending remains sky-high, tariffs are already costing American jobs
