
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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Restoring Liberty in Texas with The Honorable Don Huffines | Let People Prosper Ep. 136 🎙️
In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, former Texas SenatorDon Huffines joins me to discuss the principles of liberty, the importance of faith and family, and bold policy solutions to major issues facing Texas. From eliminating property taxes to holding local governments accountable, Huffines shares insights f
How is the Trump administration responding to voters’ economic concerns? At the start of 2025 and one month into the new administration, it’s time to assess how the economy is responding. Today, I’m diving into fresh economic data and key policy decisions shaping our nation’s financial future. Let’s break down what’s d
In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, former U.S. Congressman Justin Amash joins the conversation to share his journey from his parents' immigrant experience to becoming one of the most principled voices for limited government and individual liberty in Washington, D.C. Amash discusses the importance of free m
Even more executive orders are coming out of the White House this week. The announcements have been significant, from cutting regulations to proposing a sovereign wealth fund. One of the most anticipated is an order to dismantle the Department of Education. This paves the way for a nationwide school choice movement, gi
In this conversation, Dean Ball and I explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for society, economy, and governance. Dean is a senior fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He shares his motivations for engaging with AI, his journey into the field, and
Major changes are underway in the federal government with Trump in office. He's tackling the size and scope of government, which is a long overdue move. We’re also gaining more insight into President Trump’s plans to impose tariffs, which could raise American prices. Now is the time for bold reforms—whether it’s slashi