The AAF Exchange - American Action Forum Podcast
The AAF Exchange - American Action Forum Podcast
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 120: Budget Turmoil and TikTok Trouble 30.03.2023 20:12
AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Director of Technology and Innovation Policy Jeffrey Westling join us to discuss bank turbulence, budget turmoil, and TikTok trouble. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 119: The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank 16.03.2023 26:34
On this episode of the AAF Exchange, we discuss the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, the reaction, and what happens next. Joining us are AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Director of Financial Services Policy Thomas Wade. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 118: The Long-term Debt Crisis and the State of the Economy 02.03.2023 16:15
AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the renewed interest in the United States’ long-term debt crisis and the current state of the economy. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 117: Inflation, the Legislative Agenda, and CBO’s Economic Outlook 16.02.2023 16:16
AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the latest inflation and economic numbers, the legislative agenda, and CBO’s Budget and Economic Outlook. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 116: Rate Hikes, the Federal Budget, and the FAIR Tax Proposal 02.02.2023 15:19
AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the Fed’s latest rate hike, the federal budget process, and what to make of the FAIR Tax proposal. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 115: Debt-limit showdown, recession fears, and online speech moderation 19.01.2023 13:16
AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the debt-limit debate, recession watch, and the Supreme Court case on Section 230 protections. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 114: Fed Rate Hikes, the Labor Market, and the Biden Administration’s Regulatory Record 05.01.2023 15:50
AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the impact of the Fed’s rate hikes to-date and the state of the labor market, the Biden Administration’s 2022 regulatory record and outlook for 2023, and predictions for the new Congress. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 113: The Lame-duck Session & Outlook for the 118th Congress 06.12.2022 19:20
AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the lame-duck session, the latest jobs report, and the outlook for the 118th Congress. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 112: The Election, the Lame Duck, and Another Inflation Report 10.11.2022 18:02
On this episode of the AAF Exchange – AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the surprising results of the midterm elections, the lame-duck Congress, and the latest on inflation. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 111: Deficits, Inflation, and the Global Economy 27.10.2022 23:18
On this episode of the AAF Exchange – President Biden touts his fiscal accomplishments, both sides promise to grow the economy and tackle inflation, and the global economy appears to be on increasingly shaky ground. Joining us to discuss is AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 110: The Economy, the Fed, and Congress’ Legislative Wrap-Up 06.10.2022 18:12
On this episode of the AAF Exchange – what this week’s economic data tell us, the latest from the Federal Reserve, and what happened in Congress’ pre-election legislative wrap up. Joining us to discuss the latest is AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 109: A Sobering Inflation Report & Congress’ September To-do List 15.09.2022 14:10
On this episode of the AAF Exchange – sober thoughts on a sobering inflation report, and what to watch for in Congress’ brief pre-election return to Washington. Joining us to discuss the latest is AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 108: The Biden Administration’s Biggest Policy Errors 01.09.2022 19:04
With Congress still in recess, we’re focusing on some of the administration’s biggest policy errors: disappearing medical debt, inaction on costly tariffs, and the forgiveness of federal student loans. AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 107: Congress’ Post-Recess Must-Dos, and an Economic Update 18.08.2022 25:13
AAF’s Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss Congress’s must-do list when it returns from August recess, a best-guess of the Fed’s next steps, and the latest on the state of the economy. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 106: The July Jobs Report & Curbing Inflation 04.08.2022 17:46
AAF’s Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the significance of July’s jobs report and Washington’s latest efforts to curb inflation and outcompete China economically. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 105: The BBBA, a Possible Recession, and the June Jobs Report 07.07.2022 18:22
The Build Back Better Act returns, a recession watch grips the media, and what to expect from the June jobs report and CPI data. AAF’s Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 104: Inflation, Trade Policy, and the War in Ukraine 23.06.2022 13:46
AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the latest on inflation, President Biden’s recent announcement on trade policy, and how the war in Ukraine is impacting the global economy. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 103: Student Loan Forgiveness, Trade with Asia, and Continued Inflation Woes 09.06.2022 15:13
AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss President Biden’s promised blanket student loan forgiveness, a new framework for economic engagement in Asia, and the state of inflation. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 102: Inflation, Supply-Chain Issues, & Anti-China Bills 19.05.2022 17:18
AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the latest on persistent inflation, evolving supply-chain issues, and Congress’ negotiations over the so-called anti-China bills. Links Mentioned: https://www.americanactionforum.org/insight/key-trade-issues-in-usica-and-competes-the-good-bad-and-ugly/ Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWw...
Ep. 101: U.S. Aid to Ukraine and the Defense Budget 05.05.2022 16:35
As Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its third month, we review the latest on U.S. aid to Ukraine, as well as the larger defense budget. AAF Director of Fiscal Policy Gordon Gray joins us to discuss. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 100: Recession Fears, the Housing Market, and Supply Chain Woes 21.04.2022 15:40
AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss growing recession fears, the impact of higher interest rates on the housing market, and what rising COVID-19 cases—and China lockdowns—may mean for the economy. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 99: The Federal Reserve, Student Loans, & the ACA Family Glitch 07.04.2022 15:57
There were several major announcements out of Washington this week, including: A fix to the Affordable Care Act’s so-called “family glitch,” the Federal Reserve’s seemingly more aggressive approach to reducing its balance sheet, and another extension of the freeze on federal student loan repayments. AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st...
Ep. 98: War, Inflation, and the President’s Budget 24.03.2022 15:59
Russia’s war on Ukraine has entered its fourth week, the Biden Administration is set to release the president’s long-awaited 2023 budget, and the Federal Reserve is moving on rate hikes to slow inflation. AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 97: Inflation, War, and Covid-19 10.03.2022 16:28
AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the economic impact of the Russian war on Ukraine, the latest inflation report, and the Biden Administration’s recently released COVID-19 strategy. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
Ep. 96: Domestic Policy in the SOTU 24.02.2022 17:46
Next week, President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address, which will certainly focus on the situation in Ukraine and the president’s Supreme Court nominee. But we can’t lose sight of his domestic policy agenda. AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
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