Let People Prosper

If you’ve ever wondered why so many young people are confused about capitalism, skeptical of markets, or convinced that government control is the answer to rising prices and shrinking opportunity, this episode gets straight to the root of the problem. Economic ignorance isn’t accidental. It’s the predictable outcome of

If you’ve felt like your paycheck doesn’t stretch as far as it used to, you’re not alone. Families across the country are finding that grocery prices, gas costs, and even utility bills are putting new strain on their wallets. It’s not just that prices are higher — it’s that the pace of the increases feels relentless. I

If you’re trying to understand why starter homes have vanished, why marriage and birth rates are falling, or why your kids can’t afford to move out, you won’t find a clearer guide than Dr. Emily Hamilton. Her latest piece in Governing, “To Support Families, Repair the Housing Ladder,” is a must-read. It makes a simple

As we close out 2025, the economic and policy landscape isn’t slowing down for the holidays. This final news brief of the year brings a flurry of developments that will shape the year ahead — from sinking consumer confidence and major antitrust rulings to DOGE shutting down, to state budgets sliding deeper into the red

This week on the Let People Prosper Show, I sit down with someone who has lived enough life experience to fill three biographies: Dr. Meaghan Mobbs. She’s a West Point grad, paratrooper, combat veteran of Afghanistan, clinical psychologist, humanitarian leader in Ukraine, national security advisor, and now one of the s

Tariffs are a misguided way to raise revenue—and they’re already hurting Americans. Businesses warn that rising import costs are squeezing margins, consumers are paying more at the store, and uncertainty is growing as companies pause hiring and investment while they wait to see what tariffs come next. As of this record