Washington keeps spending like there’s no tomorrow. The problem is—there is. And the bill is coming due. Trillion-dollar deficits are now the norm. Interest costs are exploding. Politicians talk about “fiscal responsibility,” but the numbers tell a very different story. This isn’t a temporary problem. It’s structural.

In Episode 196 of the Let People Prosper Show, I interviewed Dr. Patrick Horan of Fiscal Lab on Capitol Hill to break down what the data actually says about where we’re headed—and why it matters for growth, inflation, and long-term prosperity.

If you want a clear, data-driven look at America’s fiscal trajectory, this is a conversation worth your time.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of the Let People Prosper Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Find out more about my work at Ginn Economic Consulting here: vanceginn.com. Get show notes at vanceginn.substack.com.

Why does government policy so often focus on short-term fixes instead of long-term growth?

In This Week’s Economy, we explore how political incentives shape economic policy—and why that leads to decisions that look good today but create bigger problems tomorrow.

We break down:
• Public choice economics and how politicians respond to incentives
• Why short-term policies like redistribution and regulation dominate
• How these choices distort markets and slow long-term growth
• Real-world examples—from price controls to subsidies
• What better, growth-focused policy should look like

The conflict: short-term political wins vs. long-term prosperity.

The takeaway: sustainable growth requires better rules—not just better intentions.
📖 Show notes: https://vanceginn.substack.com

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Why do good ideas fail—and bad ones win?

In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I talk with Josh Bandoch about the art and science of persuasion and why facts alone aren’t enough to change minds.

We explore how people actually process information, the role of emotion and trust in decision-making, and why many policy arguments fall flat despite strong evidence.

If you want to become more effective at communicating ideas and influencing outcomes, this conversation offers practical insights you can use right away.

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