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Patrick M. Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute, sounds the alarm on the fragmentation of consumer finance regulation. With the CFPB scaling back, states are rushing to fill the gap—creating a patchwork of conflicting rules that raise costs, stifle innovation, and hurt consumers. In this SPPI-TV bulletin, Brenner explains how America is moving from one national regulator to...

In this special edition of SPPI-TV, Patrick M. Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute, joins Kent Kaiser on Minnesota’s WWTC AM1280 The Patriot, guest-hosting The Jack Tomczak Show . The 20-minute segment dives into SPPI’s groundbreaking work on consumer credit access and the dangerous consequences of government-imposed price controls and interest rate caps. Patrick and Kent d...

In this explosive episode of SPPI-TV, Patrick M. Brenner joins Brandon Vogt on News Radio KKOB to unpack Black Market Payday , the Southwest Public Policy Institute’s groundbreaking investigative report. The conversation reveals how former State Rep. Tara Jaramillo operated an unlicensed payday lending scheme through her company, Positive Outcomes, Inc., targeting low-income and Native American ca...

In this episode of SPPI-TV , Patrick Brenner sits down with Gayla Huber, President of IntegriShield, to explore the critical role her company plays in protecting brands and ensuring compliance across the alternative finance sector. From battling deceptive lead generators to navigating a maze of evolving federal and state regulations, Gayla offers a behind-the-scenes look at the enforcement challen...

In this explosive episode of SPPI-TV , Patrick Brenner is joined by Linda DeVlieg Killman , a respected real estate broker and former commissioner of the New Mexico Real Estate Commission. Together, they pull back the curtain on the political drama surrounding her sudden and unexplained dismissal by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. From behind-the-scenes dysfunction at the commission to current ho...

In this special episode of SPPI-TV , Southwest Public Policy Institute President Patrick M. Brenner joins Brandon Vogt on News Radio KKOB to discuss SPPI’s latest report, Swipe Right: How Comparison Shopping Tools and Lead Generators Revolutionize Consumer Access to Products and Services . Together, they examine how platforms like NerdWallet and Credit Karma provide real value to consumers by stre...

In this special episode of SPPI-TV , Southwest Public Policy Institute President Patrick M. Brenner joins Stacy Washington on SOTR Nights to discuss SPPI’s groundbreaking report, Swipe Right: How Comparison Shopping Tools and Lead Generators Revolutionize Consumer Access to Products and Services . They explore how digital platforms like Credit Karma and NerdWallet empower everyday Americans—especi...

Join us for an enlightening episode of SPPI-TV as we explore the world of electricity through the lens of history, current practices, and the road ahead. Hosted by Patrick M. Brenner, President of Southwest Public Policy Institute, and D. Dowd Muska, Vice President of Research, this episode welcomes Kenny Stein, Vice President for Policy at the Institute for Energy Research (IER). In this episode,...

In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, we delve into the fascinating world of short-term rentals, Airbnb, and the implications they hold for the future of property ownership in the American Southwest. Our esteemed guest, Carl Vidal, an entrepreneur and realtor at Irvie Homes powered by Realty One of New Mexico, will join our hosts, Patrick M. Brenner, President of SPPI, and D. Dowd Muska, Vice Presiden...

Tune in to a riveting and insightful special episode of SPPI-TV, where we delve deep into the intricate world of public policy with an exclusive interview featuring none other than Patrick M. Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute. Joining forces with Tim Young from the David Webb Show on Sirius XM Patriot Conservative Talk Channel 125, this power-packed episode is not to be m...

In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, join us for a thought-provoking discussion on one of the most debated topics in public policy: the minimum wage. Our guest, Rebekah Paxton, Director of Research and State Coalitions at the Employment Policies Institute, brings her expertise to shed light on this critical issue. Hosted by D. Dowd Muska, Vice President of Research at SPPI, and Patrick Brenner, Presi...

In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, titled "What's a Microschool?", host Patrick Brenner sits down with special guest Don Soifer, the cofounder and CEO of the National Microschooling Center. Join them as they delve into the fascinating world of microschools and explore their potential to revolutionize education. Don Soifer is a visionary leader who has dedicated his career to transform...

In this episode, hosts Patrick M. Brenner and D. Dowd Muska are joined by special guest Shawn Peterson, President of Catholic Education Partners. Together, they delve into the hotly debated topic of universal school choice. Join us as we explore the potential benefits and challenges of implementing universal school choice policies. Shawn Peterson brings his wealth of experience and expertise in ad...

Join us on the next episode of SPPI-TV as we dive into the latest Native American current events with our special guest, Dr. Katherine Spilde. In this episode, we'll explore two significant developments: the Chaco Canyon buffer zone update and the groundbreaking Haaland v. Brackeen Supreme Court decision. First, we'll discuss the controversial 10-mile barrier implemented by Interior Secret...

In a recent interview with Stacy Washington from Stacy on the Right on Sirius XM Patriot, we delved into the deeply concerning ASK Academy rape incident, shedding light on the impact of gender-inclusive policies on women's safety in schools. This thought-provoking discussion explored the case in detail, the challenges faced by the victim's family, and the broader implications of such incid...

In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, the public policy podcast of the Southwest Public Policy Institute, join host and SPPI president Patrick M. Brenner as he embarks on a captivating international journey. Titled "Discussions Abroad," this episode offers a unique glimpse into the lives and perspectives of Patrick's family members, who are currently enjoying their summer in Nottingham,...

Join us for the next episode of SPPI-TV titled "Bitcoin Mining and Decentralized Finance" as we explore the fascinating world of cryptocurrency and its impact on the economy, energy grid, and the environment. Our guest speakers for this episode are Eric Peterson, the Policy Director with Satoshi Action Fund, and John Berlau, senior fellow and Director of Finance Policy at the Competitive...

Join us for the next episode of SPPI-TV titled "Powering the Future" as we delve into the current state of energy production and distribution. Our guest speakers for this episode are D. Dowd Muska, the Vice President of Research at the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), and Larry Behrens, the Western States Director with Power the Future. In this episode, we will be discussing SPP...

Join host Patrick M. Brenner, president of the Southwest Public Policy Institute, in an insightful episode of SPPI-TV as he delves into the captivating world of interest rate caps and the role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). With esteemed guests Todd Zywicki, renowned legal scholar, Andrew Duke, Executive Director of the Online Lenders Alliance, and John Berlau, Director of Fin...

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of SPPI-TV to gain a comprehensive understanding of the detrimental impact of taxpayer-funded advocacy. In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, join hosts Dowd Muska and Patrick Brenner as they delve into the Southwest Public Policy Institute's groundbreaking report titled "They Lobby — You Pay: Why and How to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Advocacy." This e...

In this week's episode of SPPI-TV, host D. Dowd Muska welcomes two esteemed guests to discuss the future of energy production and how nuclear energy fits into the picture. Gareth Thomas, Senior International Program Manager at Holtec International, and Mark Nelson, Managing Director at the Radiant Energy Group, provide their expert insights on small modular reactors, nuclear spent fuel storage...

In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, Dowd Muska and John Mozena take center stage to discuss the controversial topic of corporate welfare. John, the President of the Center for Economic Accountability, has been on both sides of the economic development wars and brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Dowd, the VP of Research at the Southwest Public Policy Institute, has spent nearly 30 yea...

In this podcast episode, we discuss the aftermath of the AFSA 2023 Independents Conference & Expo, where Patrick Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), presented findings from the "No Loan for You!" report. The report sheds light on how the war on specialized emergency lending is negatively impacting the unbanked and underbanked in the American Southwest....

Join us for a lively discussion on the latest report from the Archbridge Institute about the State Occupational Licensing Index. Our panelists, Edward Timmons and Noah Trudeau, will explore the report's findings, which reveal the impact of occupational licensing on skilled worker shortages and barriers to opportunity and prosperity. The report ranks all 50 states based on their licensing requi...

Senator Craig Brandt, Rebecca Dow, and Corey DeAngelis, PhD join the Southwest Public Policy Institute to discuss the future of education in New Mexico. The livestream panel discussion with Senator Craig Brandt, former Representative Rebecca Dow, and Corey DeAngelis, PhD, as they join the Southwest Public Policy Institute to discuss the future of education in New Mexico. These experts will provide...