Bidenomics is Xi-conomics with American Characteristics (Audio: Podcast)
IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews points out that Biden’s agenda to fundamentally change and direct the U.S. economy from the Executive Branch mirrors the mistakes of authoritarian governments like China’s trying to run the economy through command and control. And the conversation inspires IPI President Tom Giovanetti to rant about the importance of separation of powers and staying in your lane.
Who's Afraid of an Anarcho-Capitalist? (Audio: Podcast)
We discuss Argentina, its tremendous natural resources and its history of terrible governance, in light of the recent election of self-proclaimed libertarian Javier Milei. IPI President Tom Giovanetti and Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews wish Milei the very best and praise the Argentine people for making the choice for change from Peronism.
Are There No Limits to the Biden Administration's FTC Power Grabs? (Audio: Podcast)
When you elect a president, you don’t just elect a single person—you elect a team of 3,000+ appointed bureaucrats and staffers. And Joe Biden’s team is comprised of progressive left radicals like the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Lina Kahn. In addition to going after companies like Google and Amazon, and in addition to opposing even her own staff in opposing mergers, Kahn is going after prescription drug company’s patents. But the “patent thicket” argument is largely bogus. With IPI President Tom Giovanetti and Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews.
Joe Biden--Organized Crime's Best Friend (Audio: Podcast)
By neglecting the border crisis, Joe Biden has created jobs—jobs with the cartels in Mexico and Central America. When there is a vacuum of law enforcement, criminal elements fill the void and find ways to profit. Cartels are now moving migrants as well as drugs across the border. With IPI President Tom Giovanetti.
Spending, Spending and Even More Spending: A Closer Look at Federal Debt and Deficits (Audio: Podcast)
Mathematical economist John Early joins IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews to discuss President Biden's federal spending spree, his new spending proposals, and what, if anything, can be done to keep the country from falling off a fiscal cliff.
Biden Seeks to Preemptively Regulate Artificial Intelligence (Audio: Podcast)
Technology expert Dr. Dan Garretson joins IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews to discuss President Biden's new executive order seeking preemptive regulation of artificial intelligence and Vice President Kamala Harris's AI speeches in Great Britain.
States Have Rainy Day Funds--Why Can't Washington? (Audio: Podcast)
IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews shares data on how almost all U.S. states actually maintain rainy day funds, and also manage to balance their budgets and even run surpluses. So why can’t Washington DC? With IPI President Tom Giovanetti.
Does Big Tech Need More Regulation? (Audio: Podcast)
IPI President Tom Giovanetti provides a backgrounder on the debate around the regulation of major internet platform companies, in anticipation of IPI’s October 20th Distinguished Lecture Series luncheon. With IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews.
The Demise of the Wealth Effect (Audio: Interview)
Merrill Matthews joins Greg Truax OnThePoint radio show to discus his recent publications about the demise of the wealth effect and the consequences of our broken border.
Four Strikes and You're Out (Audio: Podcast)
IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses why labor actions and strikes have returned. Hint: Inflation, technological change, and a pro-union administration. With IPI President Tom Giovanetti.