The AAF Exchange - American Action Forum Podcast

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Director of Competition Policy Fred Ashton join us to discuss spectrum auctions, Congress' to-do list for the remainder of 2026, and the launch of Trump Accounts. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss Social Security’s looming insolvency, AI’s growing energy demands, and the economic outlook. AAF products mentioned in today’s episode: • In “Scoring the Coming Social Security Reforms,” Holtz-Eakin discusses how to evaluate Social Security reform proposals. https://www.americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/scoring-the-coming-social-security-refor...

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the near- and longer-term economic forecast and the new Federal Reserve. AAF products mentioned in today’s episode:     • In “The Fed’s Problem,” Holtz-Eakin provides the latest on inflation. https://www.americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/whats-up-with-the-global-oil-market/ • In “What’s Up With the Global Oil Market?” Holtz-Eakin discusses the...

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the latest tariff smack-down, global economic uncertainty, and Congress’ to-do list. AAF products mentioned in today’s episode: • In “A Gas Tax Holiday Is No Picnic,” Holtz-Eakin considers the President Trump’s futile idea of a gas tax holiday. https://www.americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/a-gas-tax-holiday-is-no-picnic/ • In “Counting the Cos...

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Director of Fiscal Policy Jordan Haring join us to discuss the current and future Federal Reserve, and using reconciliation to break the Department of Homeland Security funding logjam. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

On this episode of the AAF Exchange: the global economic outlook, volatility in energy markets, and Trump’s tariff exemptions. AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Trade Policy Analyst Jacob Jensen join us to discuss. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

On this episode of the AAF Exchange: the long-term impacts of the Iran conflict, economic headwinds, and the latest on Department of Homeland Security funding. AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Director of Fiscal Policy Jordan Haring join us to break it all down. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

On this episode of the AAF Exchange: the economic and fiscal costs of the Iran operation, a potential Jones Act suspension, and the latest economic outlook. AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

On this episode of the AAF Exchange: the housing market, Trump Accounts, and energy costs. Joining us to discuss it all are AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Director of Financial Services Policy Thomas Kingsley, Director of Competition Policy Fred Ashton, and Director of Energy and Environmental Policy Shuting Pomerleau. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spo...

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Director of Regulatory Policy Dan Goldbeck, and Director of Health Care Policy Michael Baker join us to discuss the latest on the economy, Trump’s regulatory agenda, and health policy. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

On this episode of the AAF Exchange: a new Fed Chair, appropriations move forward, and a health care update. AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Director of Health Care Policy Michael Baker join us to discuss. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

On this episode of the AAF Exchange: It’s ALL confusing – Trump’s (second) first year, the state of the economy, and trade policy. Joining us to discuss it are AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Trade Policy Analyst Jacob Jensen.  Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Director of Energy and Environmental Policy Shuting Pomerleau join us to discuss the economic outlook, another government-funding deadline, and Venezuelan oil’s potential impact on energy markets. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to look back at the year’s biggest economic and policy developments and discuss what to watch for in 2026. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

The Trump Administration takes equity stakes in private firms, CMS releases its latest drug price-fixing list, and AAF unveils RegRodeo 2.0. AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Director of Regulatory Policy Dan Goldbeck join us to break it all down. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the tension between politics and policy in addressing the affordability challenges in today’s economy. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

AAF Director of Competition Policy Fred Ashton, Director of Energy and Environment Policy Shuting Pomerleau, and Director of Health Care Policy Michael Baker join us to discuss housing affordability, global climate strategy, and drug market competition. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Economic bifurcation, intervening in Argentina, the latest on rare earths, and tariffs’ outsized impact on small businesses — joining us to discuss it all is AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and AAF Trade Policy Analyst Jacob Jensen.   Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

State-directed capitalism, bank competition policy, and the administration’s antitrust agenda — joining us to discuss it all is AAF Director of Competition Policy Fred Ashton.

A $100,000 H1-B visa fee, another looming government-funding deadline, and a proposed TikTok deal — joining us to discuss this are AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Director of Fiscal Policy Jordan Haring, and Director of Technology and Innovation Policy Jeff Westling. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Back to work! AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to provide an update on the September economic and fiscal situation. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and the Director of Regulatory Policy Dan Goldbeck join us to discuss the Fed’s latest decision, President Trump’s August 1 tariffs, and a six-month review of the administration’s regulatory agenda. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Director of Technology and Innovation Policy Jeff Westling join us to discuss the current status of the OBBBA and the TikTok ban saga.   Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the Senate’s take on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the economic impacts of the president's immigration policy.   Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Director of Fiscal Policy Jordan Haring join us to discuss the state of the economy, the Federal Reserve's next steps, and the ongoing budget battles. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e