Biden's Economic Optimism Hits the Wall (Audio: Podcast)
With jobless claims increasing rather than declining, and with the infrastructure and budget resolution bills seemingly bogged down, President Biden’s economic agenda has hit rough sledding. And if the administration succeeds in getting their agenda through, will that help grow the economy or slow the recovery? And what can we learn from previous administrations in similar situations? IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews and President Tom Giovanetti discuss these and other relevant topics.
The Debt Ceiling Showdown Is Back (Audio: Podcast)
"It’s ba-aack!” After an almost two year suspension, our old friend the debt ceiling showdown is back again as a deadline facing Congress. IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews guides us through the recent history of the issue and explains how the debt ceiling can be used as leverage by the part out-of-power, if they are so inclined. Will they raise the debt ceiling? Will they once again find a way to suspend the vote and cop out? Or will they eliminate Congress’ control over the debt limit all together? The inquiring mind of IPI President Tom Giovanetti wants to know.
Your Share of the Federal Debt Is Likely Bigger Than You Think (Audio: Podcast)
We commonly hear numbers like “each American’s share of the national debt is $85,300,” but because many people have little or no federal income tax liability, the reality is that tax-paying households have a much higher share of the national debt hanging over their heads. Analysis by IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews, with witty contributions by IPI President Tom Giovanetti.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Is a Bipartisan Mess (Audio: Podcast)
IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews talks us through the all the problems with the bipartisan infrastructure plan, and IPI President Tom Giovanetti focuses on the specific problems with the broadband spending proposal.
The Threat and Consequences of Rising Inflation (Audio: Interview)
Talk show host Robert Pratt interviews IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews about the threat and consequences of rising inflation.
IPI Policy Basics: Inflation Is the Most Miserable Tax of All (Audio: Podcast)
With the undeniable return of inflation, at least for now, IPI President Tom Giovanetti and Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews discuss the current causes of inflation and the return of the “Misery Index.”
Biden's First Speech to Congress Filled with Impossible Goals, Irresponsible Spending, and Green Delusions (Audio: Podcast)
IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews analyzes some (but not all) of President Biden’s falsehoods, misrepresentations, impossible goals and irresponsible spending in his first speech to a joint session of Congress.
Joe Biden Is No Barack Obama--Fiscally (Audio: Podcast)
IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews explains that President Joe Biden’s massive federal spending blowout makes Barack Obama look like a fiscal moderate. And a side discussion about the perils of dumping crazy amounts of money on broadband projects with IPI President Tom Giovanetti.
Biden's 'Stimulus Plan' for Central American Corruption (Audio: Podcast)
IPI Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews explains how President Biden’s attempt to solve the Central American migrant problem with more foreign aid directed at “root causes” will likely just enrich the region’s corrupt leaders. With the assistance of IPI President Tom Giovanetti.
Biden's $1.9 trillion Blow Out Could Undermine Job Creation--and the Economy (Audio: Podcast)
Resident scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews explains how they just passed $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill threatens to undermine job creation and restrict the supply of labor that is needed for economic growth.
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