Truths About Tariffs, Problems with Ethanol (Audio: Interview)
Matthews discusses five undeniable truths about tariffs, what’s impacting Arctic sea ice, and the unintended consequences of ethanol’s use as fuel.
GOP Flunks Fiscal Responsibility with $1.3 Trillion Omnibus Bill (Audio: Interview)
Congress has signed a $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill. In a conversation with WBAP Morning News, IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews says, "If you were hoping Republicans would finally live up to their promise of being the party of limited government and fiscal responsibility, you're going to have to keep waiting for a while."
Kudlow, Democrats' Policy Mischief, Disturbing Medicaid Developments (Audio: Interview)
IPI resident scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses the week's latest issues in Washington with GCN host Mike Siegel, including the announcement of Larry Kudlow as top White House economic advisor and what he thinks of tariffs, Democrats itching for tax hikes and a return to net neutrality, and disturbing reports on the state of Medicaid.
Both Parties Guilty of Economic Ignorance (Audio: Interview)
Economic ignorance has spilled over into both parties, says Tom Giovanetti in an interview with WAVA's Don Kroah. For the Democrats, it’s ignorance regarding tax cuts, and for Republicans, it’s illiteracy on trade policy and tariffs.
Tariffs, North Korea and Texas's 'Blue Wave' (Audio: Interview)
In a discussion with Mark Davis of 660 AM - The Answer, IPI president Tom Giovanetti covers why tariffs are poor policy, North Korea has won a coup of legitimacy and respect by gaining Trump's acceptance to meet, and whether Democrats in Texas should be encouraged by the recent Texas primary results.
History Shows Tariffs Are A Bad Idea (Audio: Interview)
In an interview with the WBAP Morning News, IPI president Tom Giovanetti warns host Brian Estridge of the folly of President Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs, and how the tariffs' impact will harm U.S. consumers and downstream industries.
Giovanetti Minces No Words Condemning Trump Tariffs (Audio: Interview)
In an interview with Sirius XM POTUS Channel 124 hosts Michael Steele and Rick Ungar, IPI president Tom Giovanetti minces no words as he calls President Trump's tariff move terrible policy and explains why it will hurt both U.S. consumers and downstream industries. "I do not indict (Trump's) sincerity, I indict his understanding of economics," said Giovanetti.
Tariffs Invite More Cronyism into the DC Swamp (Audio: Interview)
Opening the door to tariffs means opening the door to crony capitalists looking to Washington for a leg up over their competitors, warns IPI’s Dr. Merrill Matthews to the WBAP Morning News’s Hal Jay.
Brilliant Argument: Tax Reform Makes ACA Unconstitutional (Audio: Interview)
Joining WBOB’s Ed Dean, IPI resident scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews explains why the 20 states which have filed a new lawsuit against Obamacare have a brilliant argument in the wake of the new tax cut law.
New Legal Challenges to Obamacare (Audio: Interview)
On the Vicki McKenna Show, Merrill Matthews discusses the latest lawsuit from the states challenging the constitutionality of Obamacare, and the specific effort by Idaho to challenge Obamacare’s “essential benefits” mandate.
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