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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Will Trump Bring Government Efficiency, Economic Freedom, and Growth | This Week's Economy Ep. 87
This week, we examine the latest developments in economic policy, state reforms, and fiscal conservatism that are shaping America's future. With President Trump returning to the White House, his administration is already making waves with plans for a “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vi
Poverty Relief in Free-Market Capitalism with Dr. Josh Bandoch | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 122🎙️
In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, Dr. Josh Bandoch, Head of Policy at the Illinois Policy Institute, explains how free-market capitalism empowers individuals to combat poverty. Drawing from research and personal experience, Bandoch highlights effective poverty solutions, the role of personal motivation in
With Donald J. Trump securing the White House again, the economic policies he champions—from tariffs to spending cuts—are back in the spotlight. This week, we dive into Trump’s fiscal and regulatory plans, the Federal Reserve’s recent rate decisions, and critical shifts in state-level policies, from property tax elimin
Why Monetary Policy Rules Matter with Dr. Patrick Horan | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 121🎙️
In this episode of The Let People Prosper Show, I interview Dr. Pat Horan, a research fellow at the Mercatus Center, to explore the role of monetary policy and the Federal Reserve in economic activity. We discuss topics like nominal GDP targeting, the Federal Reserve’s pandemic response, and how fiscal discipline compl
This week's update breaks down major policy proposals and economic shifts shaping the future. Trump has proposed eliminating federal income taxes in favor of tariffs—a radical move that could shift how Americans are taxed and how revenue flows. I discuss Elon Musk’s pledge to cut $2 trillion in government spending alon
Harris vs. Trump: Reliable Energy and ESG Impact with Daniel Turner | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 120🎙️
Join me for Episode 120 of the Let People Prosper Show with Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future (PTF). We discuss the critical role of energy in the economy and national security, the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act, and the contrasting energy policies of the Biden-Harris and T