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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Rethinking Housing Affordability with Dr. Emily Hamilton | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 151🎙️
Why is housing so expensive in many cities—and is the government making it worse? In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I interview Dr. Emily Hamilton, senior research fellow and director of the Urbanity Project at the Mercatus Center. We explore the big questions in housing policy: What drives rising costs?
Today marks the conclusion of the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, and what a session it's been. Once renowned for its commitment to pro-freedom and pro-growth policies, Texas now grapples with decisions that challenge its conservative principles. This session has strayed from the fiscal conservatism Texa
What does it mean to be a conservative in the 21st century—and how do we bridge liberty with virtue? In this milestone 150th episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I interview John Hood, president of the John William Pope Foundation and a leading voice behind the Freedom Conservatism movement (sign the statement of pr
How do we make sense of inflation, government overreach, or why housing costs keep climbing? It all comes back to basic economic principles—ideas too often ignored by those crafting the laws that shape our lives. So this week on This Week’s Economy, I’m kicking off a new Econ 101 series to reconnect the fundamentals of
Wake Up to Liberty in America with Austin Petersen | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 149🎙️
What do the American Revolution, free trade, and the fragility of global supply chains have in common? In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I talk with Austin Petersen—former presidential candidate, liberty advocate, and media entrepreneur—about how understanding our nation’s founding principles and sound ec
Why does the economy feel so uncertain right now—and what can we do about it? From Washington’s protectionist tariffs to Austin’s bloated budget, Americans feel the consequences of poor economic policy. Rising prices squeeze families, businesses struggle under new regulatory burdens, and taxpayers foot the bill for gov
