Let People Prosper

As I record this, the federal government is in yet another shutdown. Sadly, this isn’t new. Washington has become addicted to chaos in budgeting, marked by shutdowns, continuing resolutions, and bloated omnibus bills. We must be clear that this shutdown is just a symptom. The disease is runaway government spending. The U.S. debt has soared past $37 trillion. We’re running nearly $2 trillion in ann...

What if our approach to vaccines—one of the greatest medical achievements in history—has lost sight of its most important principle: trust ? In this week’s Let People Prosper Show , I talk with Dr. Monique Yohanan , a physician, policy leader, and innovator who’s spent more than 20 years at the crossroads of medicine, technology, and public policy . She’s the Chief Medical Officer at Adia Health ,...

Washington is once again at a standstill. The latest federal shutdown is more than a partisan clash—it’s a reminder of how badly America needs real fiscal discipline. Endless spending battles, continuing resolutions, and bloated budgets have left taxpayers footing the bill for a government that refuses to live within its means. President Trump has warned of “irreversible” changes to the federal wo...

What really empowers women—bigger government programs, or the freedom to pursue opportunity on their own terms? On this week’s Let People Prosper Show , I sit down with Patrice Onwuka , Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at the Independent Women’s Forum. You may know her as a regular Friday co-host on WMAL’s O’Connor & Company , a fellow at The Steamboat Institute and The Philanth...

The conservative movement is growing. In the days since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, many have stepped forward to advance traditional values and conservative ideals. There is much to elevate in this renewed movement. But it must remain anchored in the pro-growth principles that have fueled conservative victories throughout American history. Conservatives have long resisted government spendin...

Today’s guest is David Ditch , Senior Analyst in Fiscal Policy at the Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) . With over a decade of experience examining the federal budget, David has worked at the Senate Budget Committee and at The Heritage Foundation, where he helped launch the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget. His work has been published in outlets like FoxNews.com , the Los An...

In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, many are asking what comes next. Free speech feels under attack. Policy debates feel more heated than ever. But now is not the time to retreat—it’s the time to fight for truth. We need clarity about which policies work and which don’t, and we must pursue those that let people prosper. Part of that fight is advancing pro-growth policies that get gov...

What happens when innovation runs headfirst into big government? On this week’s Let People Prosper Show , I’m joined by Jake Morabito , Senior Director at the American Legislative Exchange Council ( ALEC ), where he leads both the Communications and Technology Task Force and the Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force. Jake is working directly with state lawmakers to make sure freedom—not...

Across the U.S., students are heading back to school. But here’s the reality: despite record levels of public education funding, student performance is flat—or more likely declining—in many places. Nearly twenty states have adopted near-universal Education Savings Accounts , giving families more freedom. Yet in many others, progress lags. Even where legislation has recently passed, like in Texas,...

Today’s guest is Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy at Americans for Prosperity —and a trusted fiscal ally since our days in Washington, back when he was at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Kurt’s cutting-edge thinking on balanced-budget amendments, statutory fiscal targets, and bipartisan reform has made him one of the most respected voices in the fight against runaway s...

Many lawmakers have lost sight of the basic economic principles that build flourishing societies. From putting Washington in private boardrooms to imposing tariffs, this administration seems intent on focusing on anything but the real problem: runaway government spending. Inflation and many of today’s economic woes are made worse by federal deficits that fuel higher interest rates and add relentle...

What keeps the socialist temptation alive—and why does it resonate with younger Americans? On this week’s Let People Prosper Show , I interview Iain Murray , Vice President for Strategy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute . Iain is one of the sharpest voices in the movement for economic liberty, directing CEI’s Center for Economic Freedom and shaping the debate on labor, trade, energy, and bey...

With socialist policies coming from progressives and conservatives, it’s clear America’s political class — left and right — has lost its economic compass . Headlines tell the story: student loan forgiveness, tariffs, income redistribution, protectionist trade. Each is a form of central planning that shifts decisions from people in markets to lawmakers and regulators in government. No wonder the ec...

What happens when principles collide with politics—and you refuse to back down? On this week’s Let People Prosper Show , I interview The Honorable Konni Burton , former Texas State Senator and Founder & CEO of The Texan . Konni has lived the journey from grassroots activist to policymaker to media entrepreneur—and she’s never wavered from putting liberty first. We talk about her battles in the...

Economist Julian Simon said, “ Energy is the master resource , because energy enables us to convert one material into another. As natural scientists continue to learn more about the transformation of materials from one form to another with the aid of energy, energy will be even more important.” Energy powers our homes, fuels our industries, and drives the innovations that secure our future. Howeve...

What if I told you the most important tool for building generational wealth isn't sitting in a 401(k)—it’s digital, decentralized, and already here? This week on the Let People Prosper Show , I sat down with Stewart Arthur Pelto , host of Sat Chats , to talk about why Bitcoin is not just a financial instrument—it’s a movement. A movement about freedom, about family, and about finally reclaimin...

In the name of “fixing” the economy, this administration has its hands deep in the market. From firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner to inserting itself into corporate deals and demanding a cut of it to imposing tariffs on Americans, President Trump is disrupting vital market signals. That’s no place for a president, especially in what should be a free-market capitalist system (it’s...

Is trade a tool of the elite—or the secret weapon of everyday Americans? On this week’s Let People Prosper Show , I sit down with Bryan Riley , Director of the Free Trade Initiative at the National Taxpayers Union . Bryan has spent his career fighting for economic freedom and debunking the myths that protectionists love to spread—especially the idea that trade makes us weaker or poorer. This episo...

I’m consistently inspired by the entrepreneurial journeys shared by my guests on the Let People Prosper Show . Their stories of building businesses, overcoming challenges, and innovating to improve lives remind me of the incredible value entrepreneurs bring to our world. At the same time, it’s frustrating to see how policymakers can undermine entrepreneurship through higher taxes, regulatory hurdl...

We hear it all the time: the planet is doomed unless we regulate energy into the ground. But what if the real path forward is the opposite—more energy, fewer mandates, and stronger markets? In this week’s Let People Prosper Show , I’m joined by Gabriella Hoffman , Director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at the Independent Women’s Forum and one of the most insightful voices in energy pol...

President Trump’s recent visit to the Federal Reserve was more than symbolic—it was a direct challenge. At a time when Americans are grappling with rising grocery bills, housing costs, and debt payments, the Fed is spending up to $3.1 billion to renovate its D.C. headquarters. Trump’s question— “What’s going on at the Fed?” —is one more people are starting to ask, and rightly so. How do we actuall...

What’s going on in South Carolina? A lot more than people realize—and not all of it’s good. In this week’s Let People Prosper Show , I sit down with Sam Aaron , Research Director at the South Carolina Policy Council and one of the most promising young voices in state-level policy today. Sam and I have worked together for years on the Responsible South Carolina Budget . In this episode, we dig into...

America’s healthcare system is the most expensive in the world, costing nearly $5 trillion annually —almost $15,000 per person . Yet despite that staggering price tag, millions of Americans still struggle to access basic care . Routine procedures are delayed for months, providers are buried in bureaucracy, and even those with insurance often feel powerless and frustrated. If healthcare is meant to...

What if we stopped pretending that insurance coverage equals care? In this week’s Let People Prosper Show , I’m joined by Dean Waldman, MD MBA—physician, policy expert, and my co-author of our recent book, Empower Patients: Two Doctors’ Cure for Healthcare . We tackle what’s truly broken in American healthcare: it’s not just the cost or complexity, but who holds the power. Spoiler: it’s not the pa...

It’s time to set the record straight on prices. They’re not just random numbers set by sellers—they’re powerful signals that reflect what the market is willing to pay for goods and services. But when the government steps in—through price controls, subsidies, or bailouts—those signals get distorted. This results in market confusion, unintended consequences, and long-term economic harm. In this epis...