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Let People Prosper

Vance Ginn, Ph.D.

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

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00:12:32

Policy Fights That Will Define 2026 | This Week's...

Let People Prosper ·

2026/01/12

As we turn the page on another year, the questions facing the economy aren’t abstract—they’re personal.Families are watching prices, businesses are weighing risk, and policymakers are deciding whether 2026 brings stability or more uncertainty. The choices made in the months ahead won’t just shape headlines—they’ll shape paychecks, savings, and opportunity.In this episode of This Week’s Economy, I look ahead to the policy fights most likely to define 2026. From trade and inflation to artificial

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00:51:59

Liberty’s Long Road—and Why It Still Matters with Dr....

Let People Prosper ·

2026/01/08

If you’ve ever wondered why so many people assume progress is automatic, why trillion-dollar deficits barely raise eyebrows anymore, or why “economic planning” keeps making a comeback despite its long record of failure—this episode gets to the heart of the issue.Prosperity doesn’t happen by accident. Freedom doesn’t sustain itself. And history doesn’t bend toward progress unless the rules of the game allow it to.That’s why this conversation matters.My guest is Dr. Peter Boettke, Distinguished

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00:13:00

How States Can Win in 2026: A Blueprint for...

Let People Prosper ·

2026/01/05

As we kick off a new year, state legislatures across the country are gearing up for their 2026 sessions. What lawmakers decide in the next few months will shape the economic health, competitiveness, and long-term prosperity of their states. With Americans continuing to vote with their feet—seeking opportunity, affordability, and freedom—states have every incentive to get their policies right.From sustainable budgeting and tax relief to school choice to debanking regulations to the future of AI

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00:17:28

7 Proposed New Year's Resolutions for Policymakers |...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/12/29

As we turn the page into a new year, many of us take stock, set goals, and make resolutions that help us grow. Policymakers should be no different. After years of rising debt, higher prices, regulatory overreach, and political gridlock, America is overdue for a reset—one rooted in timeless principles and practical reforms. This New Year’s resolutions list isn’t about sweeping government plans or partisan wish-casting. It’s about returning to what works: fiscal responsibility, economic freedom,

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00:14:32

The Classical Liberal's Christmas Wishlist | This...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/12/22

As we head into the Christmas season, there’s something about twinkling lights, slower evenings, and gatherings with family and friends that reminds us what really matters. It’s a moment to take stock, look around, and appreciate the freedoms and opportunities that make our lives possible.This week, we’re leaning into that spirit with a special episode of This Week’s Economy: a classical liberal’s Christmas policy wishlist. Classical liberals know that freedom works—and it’s a message we need now

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00:35:56

From Hyperinflation to the Liberty Pipeline with...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/12/18

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 bad policy, bad education, and a culture that treats inflation and government growth as unavoidable facts of life rather than man-made choices. That’s why this conversation matters.My

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00:09:16

Why Everything Costs More: Your Econ 101 Inflation...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/12/15

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.Inflation isn’t an abstract economic term. It’s the frustration of working hard yet still feeling like you’re falling behind.In today’s episode of This Week’s Economy, we’ll break down

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00:34:55

How Bad Zoning Broke the Housing Ladder with Dr....

Let People Prosper ·

2025/12/11

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 but devastating point: We’ve eliminated the low rungs of the housing ladder—and now we’re shocked people can’t climb it.Starter apartments? Outlawed. Manufactured housing? Zoned

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00:11:35

What December’s Headlines Mean for 2026 | This Week's...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/12/08

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, to new scrutiny on algorithmic pricing tools.It’s a fitting close to a year defined by big economic questions — and even bigger opportunities to return to the principles that let

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00:39:10

Women and the West: Liberty, Strength & Progress with...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/12/04

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 sharpest voices at the Independent Women’s Forum. Her new report, Women and the West: Liberty, Tyranny, and True Liberal Values, is a wake-up call. It argues that women’s rights are

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00:21:58

The Truth About Tariffs: Who Pays and Why It Matters...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/12/01

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 recording, the Supreme Court has an opportunity to set an important precedent: the president cannot impose taxes by executive order. If the Court affirms this ruling, it will be a win for

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00:48:58

Giving Thanks for Freedom: A Conversation with Dr....

Let People Prosper ·

2025/11/27

This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful to bring you a conversation that captures exactly why freedom matters so much for human flourishing. In this special holiday episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I sit down with Dr. Jason Sorens, Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, whose work shows—again and again—that prosperity grows when government gets out of the way and lets people build, create, move, and thrive.We talk about housing affordability, zoning reform, migration

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00:17:10

Tariffs on Trial and the Path to Pro-Growth Policy |...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/11/24

We’re entering the final days of the first year of Trump’s second term, and the economic picture looks very different from his first.Last time, America saw strong growth driven by pro-market reforms — tax cuts, regulatory reductions, and a broader effort to unleash productivity. This time, the administration led with the opposite approach: sweeping tariffs and industrial policy first, and only later moved to tax cuts and deregulation. That reversal in priorities has stalled, not strengthened, the

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00:50:29

Debunking the Myths of Capitalism with Dr. Don...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/11/20

In a world where protectionism, trade wars, and anti-capitalist rhetoric persist, few voices explain economic freedom with greater clarity and conviction than Dr. Don Boudreaux.This week on the Let People Prosper Show, I’m joined by Don, Professor of Economics at George Mason University, Senior Fellow at the Mercatus Center, and one of the most articulate defenders of liberty and markets in America today. Don is co-author, with former Senator Phil Gramm and Robert Ekelund, of the new book The

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00:11:45

Econ 101: The Hidden Cost of Corporate Welfare | This...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/11/17

It goes by many names: cronyism, corporatism, political favoritism, corporate welfare, and more. No matter what you call it, it’s the same idea — government picking winners and losers in our economy. Some companies get special treatment through subsidies, tax breaks, loopholes, government contracts, low-interest loans, or in-kind support.In short, whenever the government promises a company a shortcut or special favor, that’s corporate welfare in action. It undermines competition, punishes smaller

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00:50:13

Faith, Family, and Fiscal Responsibility with Robert...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/11/13

In a time when personal discipline and fiscal restraint feel out of fashion, Robert Ordway reminds us that the path to prosperity—both individually and nationally—still runs through faith, family, and responsibility.This week on the Let People Prosper Show, I’m joined by Robert Ordway, a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and policy professional whose life story bridges small-town America and the halls of power in Washington. Robert currently serves as Senior Policy Advisor to Indiana Governor Mike

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00:16:37

What the Shutdown and Tariffs Mean for Economic...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/11/10

The federal government shutdown is still dragging on — now stretching into its second month — freezing key economic data and labor reports. This adds more uncertainty to already shaky markets, which are struggling under tariffs. Meanwhile, major developments are unfolding in the courts, from a pivotal Supreme Court case that could redefine presidential power over tariffs to an antitrust battle involving Pfizer and Novo Nordisk.At the state level, voters weighed in on key tax and spending measures

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00:44:41

The Power of Liberty: A Conversation with Dr. Tom...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/11/06

In a world drowning in talk about government aid, redistribution, and populist “solutions,” it’s refreshing to hear from someone who has actually seen what works.This week on the Let People Prosper Show, I’m joined by Dr. Tom G. Palmer, one of the most respected and influential advocates for liberty around the globe. Tom serves as Executive Vice President for International Programs at Atlas Network, where he holds the George M. Yeager Chair for Advancing Liberty, and he’s a Senior Fellow at the Cato

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00:17:49

Understanding the Fed: How Monetary Policy Hurts...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/11/03

Last week, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point, marking the second of what some expect to be a series of rate reductions in the coming months.The move came after new data showed consumer inflation rose 3% over the past year—slightly less than expected but above the Fed’s 2% inflation target. Traders are already betting on more cuts ahead.But the real question isn’t whether lower rates will boost the economy in the short term. It’s whether the Fed has learned from its

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00:46:44

Harnessing AI for Human Flourishing with Kevin...

Let People Prosper ·

2025/10/30

Artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming industries—it’s redefining freedom, opportunity, and the future of human work. This week on the Let People Prosper Show, I talk with Kevin Frazier, the inaugural AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law, where he leads their groundbreaking new AI Innovation and Law Program.Kevin’s at the center of the national conversation on how to balance innovation with accountability—and how to make sure regulation doesn’t crush the

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