Moore Money with Steve Moore

Steve Moore interviews commentators John Fund and Tom Del Beccaro to critique the economic decline of "blue states" like New York and California. The discussion highlights a growing "tax disease" characterized by aggressive new levies on wealth, yachts, and luxury goods, which the guests argue perversely results in capital flight and the loss of middle-class jobs. Contrasting the perceived stagnat...

Steve Moore interviews financial expert Rob Arnott to explore the enduring superiority of free-market capitalism over socialist policies. The conversation begins by contrasting the classical wisdom of Adam Smith and Milton Friedman with modern "neo-Keynesian" trends, which the speakers argue lead to unsustainable deficit spending and a bloated government. A central theme of the discussion is the d...

Steve Moore interviews former Congressman Bob Livingston to reflect on his legacy as a fiscal conservative and his concerns regarding the current state of American governance. The conversation highlights Livingston’s pivotal role as the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee during the 1990s, crediting his "alligator skinning knife" approach to budget cuts for achieving the last string of balanc...

Steve Moore discusses a future defined by technological optimism and pro-growth economic policies. The program explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and robotics, framing these advancements as essential tools for national security and massive wealth creation that will allow the United States to outpace global competitors like China. Moore and his guests, including former...

Thomas Philipson discusses a forthcoming study that calculates the immense economic value of eradicating cancer, estimating that eliminating the disease over a thirty-year period would be worth approximately $186 trillion to the American public. The conversation shifts from these staggering figures to the systemic barriers preventing such medical breakthroughs, specifically targeting the lengthy F...

Steve Moore and NetChoice CEO Steve DelBianco explores the essential role of data centers and artificial intelligence in maintaining American economic leadership and national security. DelBianco demystifies the physical infrastructure of the digital age, describing data centers as billion-dollar "aircraft carriers" that provide massive tax revenue and high-paying jobs to local communities without...

Steve Moore and economist Richard Vedder argue that punitive fiscal policies are driving a significant migration of wealth and population from high-tax "blue" states to low-tax alternatives. They contend that the imposition of income and wealth taxes in places like California and Washington destroys economic incentives, whereas states like Florida and Texas flourish by maintaining a competitive ta...

Steve Moore discusses the legislative legacy and rigorous work ethic of former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. The conversation highlights their collaborative efforts in drafting and implementing permanent tax cuts, specifically focusing on the potential for indexing capital gains to inflation to stimulate the housing market and broader economy. Beyond fiscal policy, Meadows offers a pers...

Steve Moore interviews Senator Kevin Cramer to analyze the immediate aftermath of a coordinated American and Israeli military strike against Iranian defensive and offensive infrastructures. Cramer, a member of the Armed Services Committee, frames the intervention as a necessary response to Iran’s persistent nuclear ambitions and its refusal to engage in peaceful negotiations. The discussion highli...

Steve Moore and guest John Fund critique modern liberal governance by discussing climate change rhetoric, voting integrity, and urban management. They argue that the term "climate change" is used as a convenient, all-encompassing label for any weather event to justify trillion-dollar expenditures that could be better spent on medical research. A significant portion of the conversation advocates fo...

Steve Moore interviews Assistant Secretary David Barker to discuss a conservative overhaul of the American higher education system under the Trump administration. The conversation centers on the "scam" of rising costs, revealing that federal lending has historically functioned like a dog chasing its tail, where increased aid only triggers higher tuition rates. To combat this, Barker highlights new...

Steve Moore discusses the critical need for healthcare price transparency to dismantle what he describes as a corrupt and "rotten" medical billing system. Featuring guest Cynthia Fisher of Patient Rights Advocate, the conversation highlights how the absence of visible pricing allows hospitals and insurers to profiteer while leaving families vulnerable to financial ruin. Fisher emphasizes that trea...

Steve Moore focuses on a reported American military strike against Iran and its potential for global economic stabilization. Host Steve Moore consults with Senator Kevin Cramer to analyze the strategic success of these surgical strikes, emphasizing the goal of dismantling nuclear capabilities and the hope for a pro-freedom regime change. The program then shifts to domestic policy, featuring an int...

Steve Moore discusses as a diverse commentary on the intersection of economics, sports, and constitutional law. Moore begins by celebrating American victories in Olympic hockey before transitioning into a sharp critique of the $16 trillion spent globally on the climate change industrial complex, arguing that these funds represent a historic waste that could have better served humanity through medi...

Steve Moore engages in a spirited critique of modern urban governance while celebrating the virtues of free-market enterprise. Through a conversation with scholar John Tillman, the dialogue contrasts the perceived incompetence of socialist-leaning politicians in cities like Chicago and New York with the historical success of leaders who embraced individual freedom and capitalism. A significant por...

Steve Moore and economist EJ Antoni critique contemporary fiscal policy while offering a bullish outlook on technological and private sector growth. The discussion begins with a sharp condemnation of the "climate change industrial complex," which Moore claims has diverted $16 trillion from essential public needs like medical research and education. Antoni clarifies recent GDP data, arguing that wh...

Steve Moore and legal expert John Yoo discuss a landmark Supreme Court ruling that restricted the executive branch's ability to impose universal trade barriers. The conversation highlights the fundamental principle that the Constitution grants Congress the exclusive power to levy taxes and tariffs, a responsibility the court ruled cannot be bypassed using broad national emergency statutes. While t...

Steve Moore and guest Jay Jackson, CEO of Abacus Global Management, explore the intersection of financial literacy, longevity, and personal assets. The conversation begins with a critique of global spending priorities before pivoting to the "tragedy" of unutilized life insurance policies, which Jackson identifies as valuable personal property that can be sold for immediate liquidity rather than be...

Steve Moore delivers a high-energy synthesis of financial optimism, free-market advocacy, and personal anecdotes to argue that the American economy is currently on the "right track." Moore highlights specific indicators of prosperity, such as the Dow reaching 50,000, rising wages, and robust job growth, attributing these successes to deregulation and tax cuts implemented under the Trump administra...

Steve Moore and financial expert Robert Wolf engage in a bipartisan dialogue regarding the current state and future trajectory of the American economy. The conversation highlights a tension between macroeconomic growth and the affordability crisis facing everyday families, specifically examining how widespread tariffs and "Liberation Day" policies may act as a regressive tax on consumers. Beyond i...

Steve Moore and guest John Fund pay tribute to the late Ed Crane, the influential founder of the Cato Institute, before transitioning into a critical debate on modern governance and policy. The primary focus of their conversation is election integrity, with Fund advocating for the SAFE Act to mandate photo identification and more rigorous maintenance of voter registration rolls. They argue that cu...

Steve Moore hosts financial expert David Bahnsen to discuss the moral and practical superiority of free-market capitalism over socialist ideologies. Bahnsen argues that economics is fundamentally defined by scarcity and tradeoffs, rejecting the "free lunch" delusions of central planners who promise abundance through state intervention. The conversation transitions from these philosophical foundati...

Steve Moore speaks with Mike Ybarra of PhRMA to discuss the complex economic landscape of the American pharmaceutical industry. Yabara explains that while the United States leads the world in medical innovation and life-saving breakthroughs, the high cost of drugs is exacerbated by a supply chain where intermediaries like insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers capture half of every doll...

Steve Moore interviews economist and former presidential candidate Steve Forbes to celebrate the milestone of the Dow reaching 50,000 and to advocate for a return to supply-side economic policies. The conversation traces the roots of current prosperity back to the Reagan Revolution, specifically highlighting how slashing high tax rates and conquering inflation served as the initial "rocket ship" f...

Steve Moore and guest Alfredo Ortiz discuss the robust state of the American economy in early 2026, specifically celebrating the Dow hitting 50,000 and the success of the 2017 tax reforms. They credit the Job Creators Network for championing policies like immediate expensing, which allows small businesses to instantly deduct investment costs to improve cash flow and stimulate hiring. While the duo...