Inflation
Business & Economics
Kevin Hassett – Recession Fears, Inflation, and Stopping Socialism
Our guest on this week’s podcast is Kevin Hassett, the 29th Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers under President Trump.
Business & Economics
All-Star Speechwriters – Pres. Biden’s State of the Union Address
Our all-star cast of former speechwriters are back to unpack the President’s State of the Union Address.
Business & Economics
Robert Baggott – Inflation, Interest Rates, and the Fed, Oh My!
Our guest this week is Robert Baggott, a recently retired fixed-income trader. Bob was with the Capital Group for more than 16 years and before that was in institutional sales. These days he sails and does a lot of volunteer work, especially serving the sick and the poor. Now that ...
Business & Economics
Wayne Winegarden – A To Do List for the Next Congress
Our guest this week is Wayne Winegarden, PRI senior fellow in business and economics. The new members of Congress will take office in January in the midst of high inflation and economic uncertainty. PRI has developed a To Do List of reforms for both Washington and Sacramento. Wayne discusses some ...
Commentary
Socialized Medicine Is Tanking Britain’s Economy
Great Britain has a new king, a new prime minister—and a new economic crisis. S&P Global says that the country is already in a recession. Inflation is at 9.9%, higher than in the United States. The pound has fallen dramatically against the U.S. dollar, and government debt is surging. But at least the ...
Commentary
Inflation Reduction Act is bad news for patients
Democrats are riding high on the public support they’ve garnered for passing legislation giving Medicare the power to negotiate for lower prices from drug makers. A Politico-Morning Consult Poll found that 76% of Americans support price caps on drugs, while only 13% do not. In other words, Democrats have effectively ...
Business & Economics
What Will Inflation Reduction Act Mean for Health Care, Climate, and the Economy?
Now that it has been passed by Congress, PRI’s top experts join us to discuss what the so-called Inflation Reduction Act will mean for you and your family.
Business & Economics
Wayne Winegarden – Soaring Gas Prices
We discuss with Wayne what’s on everyone’s mind – inflation, rising gas prices, a possible recession, and whose to blame. He cuts through all the finger-pointing in Washington and Sacramento and offers ways that will truly help lower prices.
Commentary
Government Drug Price Negotiations Offer A False Promise
With inflation rising and midterm elections just months away, Democrats are desperate for something they can pitch to voters as a reason to keep them in control of Congress. They’re hoping a watered-down version of their Build Back Better Act could do the trick. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., who helped shoot the bill ...
Agriculture
Fourth of July cookouts are a costly proposition
Monday is the annual celebration of freedom from the tyranny of an absentee monarchy. In 2021, the White House tweeted that a Fourth of July cookout would cost Americans $0.16 less than in 2020 and touted it as a victory. Will there be a similar tweet for 2022? As the ...
Kevin Hassett – Recession Fears, Inflation, and Stopping Socialism
Our guest on this week’s podcast is Kevin Hassett, the 29th Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers under President Trump.
All-Star Speechwriters – Pres. Biden’s State of the Union Address
Our all-star cast of former speechwriters are back to unpack the President’s State of the Union Address.
Robert Baggott – Inflation, Interest Rates, and the Fed, Oh My!
Our guest this week is Robert Baggott, a recently retired fixed-income trader. Bob was with the Capital Group for more than 16 years and before that was in institutional sales. These days he sails and does a lot of volunteer work, especially serving the sick and the poor. Now that ...
Wayne Winegarden – A To Do List for the Next Congress
Our guest this week is Wayne Winegarden, PRI senior fellow in business and economics. The new members of Congress will take office in January in the midst of high inflation and economic uncertainty. PRI has developed a To Do List of reforms for both Washington and Sacramento. Wayne discusses some ...
Socialized Medicine Is Tanking Britain’s Economy
Great Britain has a new king, a new prime minister—and a new economic crisis. S&P Global says that the country is already in a recession. Inflation is at 9.9%, higher than in the United States. The pound has fallen dramatically against the U.S. dollar, and government debt is surging. But at least the ...
Inflation Reduction Act is bad news for patients
Democrats are riding high on the public support they’ve garnered for passing legislation giving Medicare the power to negotiate for lower prices from drug makers. A Politico-Morning Consult Poll found that 76% of Americans support price caps on drugs, while only 13% do not. In other words, Democrats have effectively ...
What Will Inflation Reduction Act Mean for Health Care, Climate, and the Economy?
Now that it has been passed by Congress, PRI’s top experts join us to discuss what the so-called Inflation Reduction Act will mean for you and your family.
Wayne Winegarden – Soaring Gas Prices
We discuss with Wayne what’s on everyone’s mind – inflation, rising gas prices, a possible recession, and whose to blame. He cuts through all the finger-pointing in Washington and Sacramento and offers ways that will truly help lower prices.
Government Drug Price Negotiations Offer A False Promise
With inflation rising and midterm elections just months away, Democrats are desperate for something they can pitch to voters as a reason to keep them in control of Congress. They’re hoping a watered-down version of their Build Back Better Act could do the trick. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., who helped shoot the bill ...
Fourth of July cookouts are a costly proposition
Monday is the annual celebration of freedom from the tyranny of an absentee monarchy. In 2021, the White House tweeted that a Fourth of July cookout would cost Americans $0.16 less than in 2020 and touted it as a victory. Will there be a similar tweet for 2022? As the ...
