Let People Prosper

Vance Ginn, Ph.D.
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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, including his presidency of Ginn Economic Consulting and contributions to more than 15 think tanks, while he formerly taught economics in academia and served 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.

  1. The Forgotten Document That Shaped American Liberty with Dr. Daniel Dreisbach | LPP 206

    3d ago

    The Forgotten Document That Shaped American Liberty with Dr. Daniel Dreisbach | LPP 206

    July 4th has passed, but the real work of preserving liberty never ends. It is easy to celebrate independence with fireworks, flags, and family gatherings. But it is harder to understand the principles that made independence meaningful in the first place. America was not founded merely as a break from British rule. It was founded on the belief that rights are not gifts from government, power must be limited, and liberty requires institutions strong enough to restrain those who govern. That is why I enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Daniel L. Dreisbach, a professor at American University specializing in American constitutional law and history, First Amendment law, and church-state relations. Daniel earned a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and a J.D. from the University of Virginia. He has authored or edited ten books, written widely on constitutional principles, and has been recognized as American University’s Scholar/Teacher of the Year. Our conversation focuses on one of the most important but often overlooked documents in American history: the Virginia Declaration of Rights. It came before the Constitution, influenced the Bill of Rights, and helped define the language of liberty that shaped the American experiment. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.🌐 Learn more about my work at vanceginn.com📩 Subscribe for weekly analysis at vanceginn.substack.com

    43 min
  2. Why Do Free Societies Innovate More? | TWE 171

    6d ago

    Why Do Free Societies Innovate More? | TWE 171

    Too many people express skepticism about capitalism while enjoying the countless innovations it has produced every day. The smartphones in our pockets, life-saving medicines, online services, modern transportation, and countless other conveniences that make life easier did not appear by accident. They were created by people who had the freedom and incentive to take risks, solve problems, and improve upon existing ideas. In today’s episode of This Week’s Economy, we’ll take a closer look at innovation and why free markets encourage people to experiment, invest, and develop new technologies that improve our quality of life. We’ll also explore the conditions that enable innovation to flourish and why protecting them is essential if we want future generations to enjoy greater abundance, opportunity, and prosperity. Catch the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and visit my website for more information about Ginn Economic Consulting.

    18 min
  3. America’s 250-Year Test with Dr. Samuel Gregg | LPP 205

    Jul 3

    America’s 250-Year Test with Dr. Samuel Gregg | LPP 205

    America is approaching its 250th birthday, and that should mean more than fireworks, speeches, and nostalgia. It should make us ask a harder question: Do we still understand what made the American experiment different? The United States did not become prosperous because government officials directed the economy from Washington. It became exceptional because our institutions protected liberty, property, voluntary exchange, civil society, religious freedom, and the rule of law. Those principles gave free people room to work, build, trade, worship, raise families, and solve problems in ways no central planner could design. That is why I enjoyed this conversation with Samuel Gregg, President of the American Institute for Economic Research. Sam is one of the leading voices connecting economics, history, political philosophy, and the moral foundations of free societies. He previously joined me on Episode 17 of the Let People Prosper Show to discuss free markets, culture, and the future of economic freedom. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.🌐 Learn more about my work at vanceginn.com📩 Subscribe for weekly analysis at vanceginn.substack.com

    46 min
  4. Four American Values That Built a Nation | This Week's Economy Ep. 170

    Jun 29

    Four American Values That Built a Nation | This Week's Economy Ep. 170

    America is preparing to celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. But the best way to honor the Founders is not just to celebrate the past. It is to preserve the principles that made liberty and prosperity possible. In this episode of This Week’s Economy, I discuss four American values that built the nation: strong property rights, upward mobility, innovation, and freedom of speech. These principles are still being tested today through property taxes, rising costs, regulatory barriers, antitrust debates, AI policy, and threats to free expression. The lesson is clear: America prospers when we trust free people more than centralized power. Find more at https://vanceginn.com.

    13 min
  5. The Parent Revolution Is Just Getting Started with Dr. Corey DeAngelis | LPP 204

    Jun 25

    The Parent Revolution Is Just Getting Started with Dr. Corey DeAngelis | LPP 204

    Parents are tired of being told to sit down, be quiet, and trust the system. They saw what happened during school shutdowns. They saw what their kids were being taught. They saw learning loss, political agendas, falling standards, and too many excuses from education bureaucracies. And parents started asking a basic question: Why should children be trapped in schools that do not serve them? That is why I enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Corey DeAngelis, one of the nation’s leading voices for school choice and parental rights. Corey is the author of The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools and has been one of the most effective advocates for letting education dollars follow students, not systems. He previously joined me on the Let People Prosper Show to discuss the parent revolution and school choice. This follow-up matters because the school choice movement has not slowed down. It is accelerating. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.🌐 Learn more about my work at vanceginn.com📩 Subscribe for weekly analysis and show notes at vanceginn.substack.com.

    48 min
  6. Why Work Supports Prosperity | This Week's Economy Ep. 169

    Jun 22

    Why Work Supports Prosperity | This Week's Economy Ep. 169

    The surest path to prosperity is a job. Work provides more than a paycheck—it offers dignity, purpose, and the chance to build crucial skills and relationships. Unfortunately, government policies too often make it harder for people to work, hire, and adapt to changing economic realities. From occupational licensing and other labor regulations to outdated rules that fail to reflect today’s workforce, barriers to work can limit opportunity and economic mobility. In today’s episode of This Week’s Economy, we’ll explore how policy shapes labor markets, why the nature of work is changing, and what policymakers can do to remove barriers so more Americans can work, earn, and prosper. Catch the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and visit my website at vanceginn.com for more information about Ginn Economic Consulting and show notes.

    15 min
  7. Politics Needs Fewer Tribes and More Humans with Dr. Lura Forcum | LPP 203

    Jun 18

    Politics Needs Fewer Tribes and More Humans with Dr. Lura Forcum | LPP 203

    Politics has become too angry, too tribal, and too disconnected from real life. Too many people are tired of being forced into red or blue boxes. They are tired of politicians treating disagreement like war. They are tired of the media, campaigns, and algorithms rewarding outrage over understanding. That’s why I enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Lura Forcum, who writes at How to Human on Substack. Lura studies people, politics, and persuasion. She brings a rare mix of policy experience, consumer psychology, communications strategy, and practical wisdom about why voters think the way they do. And her message is timely: if we want better politics, we need to understand people better. In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, we talk about independent voters, polarization, persuasion, trust, and why America needs more human connection and less political rage. Get show notes at vanceginn.substack.com and find out more about my work at Ginn Economic Consulting at vanceginn.com. Please subscribe and share!

    45 min
  8. Want Lower Prices? Start with Better Policy | TWE 168

    Jun 15

    Want Lower Prices? Start with Better Policy | TWE 168

    Affordability remains one of the biggest concerns for American families. Inflation has cooled, but prices are still too high because bad policy keeps raising costs and limiting choices. In this episode of This Week’s Economy, we discuss the latest jobs report, government spending, Washington’s growing role in private business, credit-card debt, and why antitrust policy should protect consumers instead of becoming a political weapon. The bottom line: affordability improves when competition, entrepreneurship, innovation, and sound policy are allowed to work. Find show notes and more at https://vanceginn.com.

    18 min
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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, including his presidency of Ginn Economic Consulting and contributions to more than 15 think tanks, while he formerly taught economics in academia and served 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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  • Creator
    Vance Ginn, Ph.D.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    386
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