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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 econ... more

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Ryan Bourne
R. Evans Scharf Chair for the Public Understanding of Economics at the Cato Institute
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Episode: How to Improve the Affordability Crisis with Ryan Bourne | LPP 207
Daniel Dreisbach
Professor in the School of Public Affairs, American University; expert in American constitutional law and history
American University
Episode: The Forgotten Document That Shaped American Liberty with Dr. Daniel Dreisbach | LPP 206
Dr. Samuel Gregg
Frederick Hayek Chair in Economics and Economic History at AIER; President of AIER
American Institute for Economic Research (AIER)
Episode: America’s 250-Year Test with Dr. Samuel Gregg | LPP 205
Corey DeAngelis
Research fellow at Heritage Foundation; president of Educational Freedom Institute
Heritage Foundation; Educational Freedom Institute
Episode: The Parent Revolution Is Just Getting Started with Dr. Corey DeAngelis | LPP 204
Lura Forcum
Consumer and social psychologist, former professor and strategist
Independent consultant and author of policy communication work
Episode: Politics Needs Fewer Tribes and More Humans with Dr. Lura Forcum | LPP 203
Tyler Goodspeed
Guest, former chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, chief economist at ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil; Cato Institute
Episode: Recession Myths Are Making Bad Policy Worse with Dr. Tyler Goodspeed | LPP 202
Marc Short
Chairman of Advancing American Freedom, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence, former Director of Legislative Affairs under President Trump
Advancing American Freedom
Episode: How the New Right Echoes the Left with Marc Short | LPP 201
Jeramy Kitchen
President of Texas Policy Research; former intelligence analyst; policy analyst and advocate for transparency in Texas politics
Texas Policy Research
Episode: Is the Texas Miracle a Myth with Jeramy Kitchen | LPP 200
Patrick McLaughlin
Research fellow at the Hoover Institution; expert on regulation and the regulatory process
Hoover Institution; Pacific Legal Foundation
Episode: Hidden Regulatory Taxes with Dr. Patrick McLaughlin | LPP 199

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Dr. Vance Ginn
Host of Let People Prosper, free-market economist and policy commentator.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Prosper???

    During this week's show you made the comment : "I don't just want Americans to prosper. I want everyone to prosper.". That's not possible. History has proven that our system best enables humans to thrive. No one else will prosper unless that adopt our system.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DavidD7963
    United Statesa year ago
  • Look forward to every episode

    Love how this podcast dives into economics, current events and still manages to be optimistic. I appreciate that the host talks about solutions unlike a lot of other podcasts that just complain about the situation

    Big fan. The last healthcare episode 1/15 was captivating

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tookeymonster7
    United States3 years ago
  • Testing Hyperinflation

    Great episode on hyperinflation. On the issue of self testing example by Romer etc- mass testing also created the unintended consequence of finding “Covid” - already throughout populations- common colds etc,.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    filterloopthumbsp
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Vance is a very nice person and a talented economist. It is a pleasure to listen to his podcast every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wysjdy
    United States3 years ago
  • Classical liberalism from deep in the heart of Texas

    Vance is a brilliant up and coming free market economist. In addition to his brilliant insights and tireless enthusiasm he has great guests. I strongly recommend this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Oil Man
    United States3 years ago

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High-quality, consistent guests that deepen understanding of free-market ideas.
Optimistic yet clear-eyed about tradeoffs in policy changes.
Accessible explanations of complex economics without sacrificing rigor.
Analytically sharp episodes with practical policy takeaways.

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America’s 250-Year Test with Dr. Samuel Gregg | LPP 205
Q: What are you optimistic about for the future?
Both speakers express optimism about America's enduring institutions, the culture of liberty, and the potential to harness free-market ideas to meet global challenges, especially as the country approaches its 250th anniversary.
How to Improve the Affordability Crisis with Ryan Bourne | LPP 207
Q: What would you say to policymakers about avoiding popular but flawed interventions in salient markets?
The cure should not worsen the disease; avoid expansive subsidies and price controls that raise long-run costs, and instead pursue supply-side deregulation, competition expansion, and reform that reduces regulatory burdens while maintaining focus on sound macroeconomic policy.
How to Improve the Affordability Crisis with Ryan Bourne | LPP 207
Q: Where should policymakers start to address the affordability crisis, given the macro vs micro dynamics discussed?
Start with recognizing the macroeconomic drivers, pursue tighter fiscal policy and credible monetary rules, and then pursue targeted supply-side reforms to reduce barriers and costs in key sectors like housing, energy, and healthcare without relying on price controls or broad subsidies.
Politics Needs Fewer Tribes and More Humans with Dr. Lura Forcum | LPP 203
Q: What role do emotions play in policy discussions and how should we address them?
Emotions shape judgments; acknowledge outrage and concerns rather than dismissing them, and reframe policies to address emotional and practical realities without sacrificing accuracy.
Politics Needs Fewer Tribes and More Humans with Dr. Lura Forcum | LPP 203
Q: How can we persuade people who aren't already convinced by economic arguments?
By avoiding direct economic jargons and focusing on shared goals, framing issues around tangible benefits, and connecting policy to everyday experiences, which helps people see the relevance to their lives.

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What is Let People Prosper about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A free-market–leaning show unpacking how policy, markets, and entrepreneurship shape prosperity. Episodes blend data-driven economic analysis with interviews from policy researchers, think-tank fellows, and industry-minded experts to discuss taxation, regulation, energy, healthcare, and fiscal policy. The host's perspective emphasizes limited government, competitive markets, and practical reforms designed to boost growth, affordability, and opportunity. The format tends toward clear explanations, real-world examples, and constructive policy proposals, often contrasting top-down approaches with market-based solutions. Listeners likely include professionals in business, policy, and finance who want actionable takes on long-term prosperity and... more

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5. Lura Forcum
6. Tyler Goodspeed
7. Marc Short
8. Jeramy Kitchen

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