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

    2d ago

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

    5d ago

    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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Recession Myths Are Making Bad Policy Worse with Dr. Tyler Goodspeed | LPP 202

    Jun 11

    Recession Myths Are Making Bad Policy Worse with Dr. Tyler Goodspeed | LPP 202

    Everyone wants to know when the next recession is coming. Wall Street watches every data release. Politicians blame their opponents. The Federal Reserve tries to read the tea leaves. And too many commentators treat recessions as if they are an inevitable punishment after a long expansion. But what if much of that conventional wisdom is wrong? In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I’m joined by Dr. Tyler Goodspeed, Chief Economist at ExxonMobil and an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute, to discuss his new book, Recession: The Real Reasons Economies Shrink and What to Do about It. Tyler brings a rare combination of economic history, macroeconomic expertise, and real-world policymaking experience. He served as Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers during the first Trump administration and previously served as Vice Chairman and Chief Economist for Macroeconomic Policy. We overlapped during my time at the White House Office of Management and Budget, where these debates were not academic. They shaped real decisions affecting millions of Americans. With dual PhDs in economics and history, Tyler has the long-run perspective needed to challenge the easy stories politicians tell about downturns. The goal should not be for the government to micromanage the economy. The goal should be to understand what actually causes downturns, avoid making them worse, and build the conditions for stronger long-run growth. 🌐 Learn more about my work at vanceginn.com 📩 Subscribe for show notes at vanceginn.substack.com

    43 min
  6. Why Entrepreneurs Thrive in Free Markets | TWE 167

    Jun 8

    Why Entrepreneurs Thrive in Free Markets | TWE 167

    Entrepreneurship is not just about starting businesses. It is about solving problems, creating value, building communities, and improving lives. In this episode of This Week’s Economy, I discuss how free-market capitalism rewards entrepreneurs, why profit and loss matter, and how strong institutions like property rights, contract enforcement, free trade, and sound policy help people create, invest, and build. I also cover how tariffs, excessive licensing, high taxes, local restrictions, and rising property taxes can make it harder for entrepreneurs to thrive. Free people, not central planners, drive prosperity. For more insights, visit https://vanceginn.com and subscribe at https://vanceginn.substack.com.

    14 min
  7. How the New Right Echoes the Left with Marc Short | LPP 201

    Jun 4

    How the New Right Echoes the Left with Marc Short | LPP 201

    Some conservatives are sounding more like the left on economics. Tariffs. Industrial policy. Government-directed investment. Picking winners and losers. These policies are increasingly being promoted as solutions to America's affordability challenges, but do they actually help families prosper? In Episode 201 of the Let People Prosper Show, I sit down with Marc Short, Chairman of Advancing American Freedom, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence, and one of the key architects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. We discuss the future of conservative economics, why affordability has become the defining political issue, the legacy of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and whether tariffs and industrial policy help or hurt economic growth and opportunity. ✅ The future of conservative economics✅ The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its legacy✅ Why affordability matters politically✅ Tariffs and trade policy✅ Economic growth and worker prosperity✅ The New Right versus free-market economics If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with others. 🌐 Learn more: vanceginn.com 📩 Subscribe: vanceginn.substack.com

    42 min
  8. Why Your Energy and Housing Costs Keep Rising | TWE 166

    Jun 1

    Why Your Energy and Housing Costs Keep Rising | TWE 166

    Affordability continues to dominate the concerns of American families, and for good reason. As prices remain elevated, energy costs are squeezing household budgets, housing has become increasingly out of reach, and the value of every dollar continues to erode. But these problems didn’t appear out of nowhere; much of today’s affordability crisis is the result of years of bad policy. In this episode of This Week’s Economy, we’ll examine why inflation remains a persistent burden, how housing shortages and overregulation continue driving up living costs, why tax and spending reforms matter for long-run affordability, and what the future of the Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh could mean for restoring sound money and economic discipline. Watch the full episode and visit my website for more information about my work at Ginn Economic Consulting at vanceginn.com and show notes at vanceginn.substack.com.

    12 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
    382
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