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The Daly ExpressThe Daly ExpressBrian Riedl on Harris and Trump's Economic Proposals, Spending, Deficits, Inflation, Ukraine, and MoreToday I talk to Brian Riedl, economist and Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, about the national debt, deficits, spending, inflation, Ukraine funding, and the economic proposals of the two presidential nominees. Show Notes:* Brian’s columns at the Manhattan Institute and The Dispatch.* Brian’s column, “How to Truly Fix the Federal Debt.”* Brian on Twitter/X. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.bernardgoldberg.com/subscribe2024-10-1525 minEconceptionEconceptionWhen the Federal Budget Disconnects From RealityWhy is the national debt a bigger issue now than it was in the past? Is it a problem that people making minimum wage can’t afford a two-bedroom apartment? What is the economic rationale behind gift cards? Brian Riedl joins Dominic Pino to discuss. Brian Riedl is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, focusing on budget, tax, and economic policy. A prolific researcher, Riedl has published nearly 600 studies and articles since 2001 on federal spending, taxes, deficits, and economic policy, and has assisted in the writing of several New York Times best-selling books.2024-08-1934 minThe Best of Reason MagazineThe Best of Reason MagazineThe Best of Reason: Why Did Americans Stop Caring About the National Debt?This week's featured article is "Why Did Americans Stop Caring About the National Debt?" by Brian Riedl. This audio was generated using AI trained on the voice of Katherine Mangu-Ward. Music credits: "Deep in Thought" by CTRL and "Sunsettling" by Man with RosesThe post The Best of Reason: Why Did Americans Stop Caring About the National Debt? appeared first on Reason.com. 2024-07-1733 minBeyond PoliticsBeyond PoliticsThe Unbelievable Disaster of Trump's Economic IdeasVoters consistently say the economic is the most important issue to them. Which is why it's baffling that there's been so little attention on Donald Trump's economic ideas, which would be an unspeakable disaster for the American economy, and especially for the middle class. Brian Riedl, a conservative economist from the Manhattan Institute breaks down why proposals like replacing the income tax with a massive tariff are mathematically and economically terrible. We also get into Trump's broader policy ideas, and if you want to read more about Project 2025 and what Trump wants to actually do if he regains power...2024-07-1640 minCSPI PodcastCSPI PodcastDebt Commission to the Rescue? | Romina Boccia & Richard HananiaRomina Boccia is the director of budget and entitlement policy at the Cato Institute, where she writes about government spending, the debt problem, and entitlement reform. She also has a Substack called the Debt Dispatch that you can subscribe to here. Romina joins the podcast to discuss available paths to deal with the coming entitlement crisis. One potential way to get politicians out of making tough choices is to create a debt commission that takes responsibility for unpopular reforms. Romina has written about using the model of the BRAC commission, which was relied on to close down...2024-04-0156 minThe Reason RoundtableThe Reason RoundtableBiden's Antitrust Case Against Apple Is Truly StupidIn this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman assess the Justice Department's nonsensical antitrust case against Apple before turning their attention to Donald Trump's $464 million bond payment deadline in his New York civil fraud case. 00:41—Bonkers antitrust suit against Apple 20:27—Congress passes $1.2 trillion spending package 29:54—Weekly Listener Question 42:20—Trump contests $464 million bond payment in New York civil fraud case 50:52—This week's cultural recommendations Mentioned in this podcast: "The Absurd Apple Antitrust Lawsuit," by Elizabeth Nolan Brown "Europea...2024-03-251h 08HubwonkHubwonkEpisode 193: Biden’s Budget Breakdown: Pragmatic Progress or Political PosturingJoe Selvaggi talks with Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Brian Riedl about how the contours of President Biden’s recently released budget proposal reveal a persistent, bipartisan reluctance to address profound structural deficits.2024-03-1946 minFacing the FutureFacing the FuturePros and Cons of the Biden BudgetThis week on Facing the Future, we look at President Biden's new budget. It has a plausible deficit reduction path but are the policies used to get there plausible as well? Our guests are Josh Gordon of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and Brian Riedl of the Manhattan Institute. 2024-03-1544 minThe Reason RoundtableThe Reason RoundtableThe State of the Union Is ShoutyIn this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie welcome back sudden special guest (and former Roundtable host) Andrew Heaton! The editors reflect on President Biden's recent State of the Union address and look ahead to the unavoidable slog of eight more months of election coverage. 04:11 - President Biden's feisty, yet empty, State of the Union address 24:27 - Third party election outlook 46:43 - Weekly Listener Question 55:49 - This week's cultural recommendations Mentioned in this podcast: "State of the Union (on Stimulants)" by...2024-03-111h 07Stu Does AmericaStu Does AmericaEp 862 | Biden’s Heinous State of the Union Lie on the Deficit DEBUNKED | Guest: Brian RiedlStu Burguiere exposes Joe Biden’s absolutely false representation of the nation’s deficit and gives an update on everything happening with the Israel-Hamas war. Then, the Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl joins to share his latest economic panic. And Stu finds some common ground between Joe Biden and Madonna (that doesn’t involve anyone’s virginity).TODAY’S SPONSORS LADDERFind out if you’re instantly approved at http://www.LadderLife.com/STU JASE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ANTIBIOTICSGo to http://www.JaseMedical.com today and enter code “STU” at checko...2024-03-1146 minThe Reason Interview With Nick GillespieThe Reason Interview With Nick GillespieBrian Riedl: Who Bankrupted Us More—Trump or Biden?You probably already know that the national debt is bigger than our whole economy. But relax, because things can always get worse! And they will, regardless of whether Biden or Trump gets elected in the fall. Each has a proven track record of spending like a drunken sailor and most projections show that debt will grow to between 181 percent and 340 percent of GDP over the next few decades. Reason's Nick Gillespie discussed all of this and more with Brian Riedl, a budget expert at the Manhattan Institute. Riedl explains why massive and growing debt is really bad, why reducing i...2024-02-281h 02The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Devil's in the DeficitFinally back from his escapades in the Midwest, Jonah invites Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and resident "debts and deficits" wonk, back on The Remnant. They discuss the necessity of raising taxes on the middle class, how much weed it would take to balance the budget, and the extinction of fiscally conservative Republicans. What can be done about the debt? What would happen if the IRS is abolished? Why is Jonah so afraid of monetary policy? Show Notes: — Brian's page at the Manhattan Institute — Brian: The Rich Aren’t Rich E...2024-01-251h 07The Overton WindowThe Overton Window‘There’s no good outcome here’Brian Riedl on what it will take to avoid catastrophic federal debt2024-01-1200 minCSPI PodcastCSPI PodcastHeading Towards the Fiscal Cliff | Brian Riedl & Richard HananiaBrian Riedl is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, focusing on budget, tax, and economic policy. His previous jobs include chief economist to Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), and positions on the Marco Rubio and Mitt Romney presidential campaigns. He joins the podcast to talk about the financial future of the United States, with a special focus on entitlements. Medicare is projected to run out by 2031, and Social Security only two years later. Because of politicians kicking the can down the road for so long, this will mean that the federal government will at that point have...2023-11-2054 minHubwonkHubwonkEpisode 176: Inflationary Debt Spiral: Fiscal Cliff Getting Closer, FasterJoe Selvaggi discusses the consequences of record structural deficits and debt with budget expert Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. They delve into how these factors could impact the financial stability of Medicare and Social Security and examine the limited time available to avert a potential crisis.2023-11-0134 minFacing the FutureFacing the FutureDeficit Ballooned in Fiscal Year 2023This week on Facing the Future, we looked at the final federal budget numbers for Fiscal Year 2023 and why the deficit shot up. Then we discussed President Biden’s $106 billion supplemental spending request for Ukraine, Israel and other international priorities. And finally, we heard from Brian Riedl of the Manhattan Institute and Marc Goldwein of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget on the threat of rising interest rates and the prospects for a new fiscal commission.  2023-10-2644 minQ & A, Hosted by Jay NordlingerQ & A, Hosted by Jay NordlingerThrash-Metal Reaganite Kid as Economic-Policy GuruA conversation with Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, about the economy, politics, and life. Get full access to Onward and Upward at www.jaynordlinger.com/subscribe2023-10-1247 minAmerikanskaNyhetsanalyserAmerikanskaNyhetsanalyserAv1968: Brian Riedl om USAs skuldkrisJohn Gustavsson intervjuar Brian Riedl från tankesmedjan Manhattan Institute om den verkliga orsaken till USA:s skuldkris, vilket inte beror på stödet vare sig till Ukraina eller Israel utan på USA:s skenande välfärdsprogram som politikerna ignorerar. --------- STÖD AMERIKANSKA NYHETSANALYSER: http://usapol.blogspot.com/p/stod-oss-support-us.html2023-10-1232 minThe Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowYay, ChaosJoining Vicki today is WI Sen. Duey Stroebel, who talks about the Assembly bills prohibiting gender transition in minors; Congressman Glenn Grothman talks about the vote to oust Speaker McCarthy; Brian Riedl, from the Manhattan Institute, assesses the budget issue; FAIR's Ira Mehlman also talks about the budget (and the border); and Eric O'Keefe makes an in-studio appearance.2023-10-041h 53PoliticologyPoliticology‘A Hostage They Couldn’t Shoot’—The Weekly RoundupSusan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Hagar Chemali (Former spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:(02:44) The deal to raise the debt ceiling (19:30) How getting this close to a default impacts the global economy and foreign affairs (33:52) Dianne Feinstein’s return to the Senate, her increasing reliance on aides, and the calls for her resign...2023-06-021h 04The Dispatch PodcastThe Dispatch PodcastDebt Deal Denouement?Sarah, Steve, and Jonah wonder if the Biden-McCarthy deal marks a return to politics as normal, whether Tim Scott's bachelorhood will play into the election, and more:-Nick Catoggio on DeSantis-Brian Riedl's debt-limit deal breakdown-Mike Pence in Iowa-Dresscode redux-Voters aren't happy with Biden... but they'll take him over Trump-God's chicken goes DEI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-06-021h 15What the Hell Is Going OnWhat the Hell Is Going OnWTH is Going On with the Debt Limit Fight? Brian Riedl on our Fiscal FutureIt’s a tale as old as time… where will our next trillion come from to feed our hungry coffers? We jest, but only a little: Negotiations on raising the debt limit are ongoing, marking, ahem, dozens of times this has happened under both Democrats and Republicans. Neither party has been able to summon the wherewithal to sacrifice political clout for the good of the long-term economy. Take healthcare spending: Democrats promote top-down, regulatory spending, while Republicans support consumer-based choice and competition. Fine – but costs haven’t been fixed, efficiencies have not been produced, and Medicare has an $80 trillion shortfal...2023-05-1748 minTax ChatsTax ChatsA Taxing Dilemma: A Revenue Riddle with Brian RiedlSend us a text2023-05-0833 minMacro Musings with David BeckworthMacro Musings with David BeckworthBrian Riedl on the Current and Future Outlook for US Public Finance and Budget ReformBrian Riedl is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute where he focuses on budget, tax, and economic policy issues. Previously, he worked for six years as chief economist for Senator Rob Portman of Ohio and as staff director of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth. He also served as director of budget and spending for Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign and was the lead architect of the 10-year deficit reduction plan for Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign. Brian joins Macro Musings to talk about the outlook of US public finance and the tough choices ahea...2023-03-2753 minCity Journal AudioCity Journal AudioKeeping the Lights OnManhattan Institute senior fellow Brian Riedl joins Brian Anderson to discuss the debt ceiling, the limits of prioritization, and the unsustainable long-term future of federal spending.2023-03-0216 minCity Journal AudioCity Journal AudioKeeping the Lights OnManhattan Institute senior fellow Brian Riedl joins Brian Anderson to discuss the debt ceiling, the limits of prioritization, and the unsustainable long-term future of federal spending.2023-03-0116 minStu Does AmericaStu Does AmericaEp 661 | Will Humanity Survive AI’s RAPID and TERRIFYING Progression? | Guest: Brian RiedlStu Burguiere examines the interaction between a journalist and the Bing AI chatbot "Sydney" and ponders the implications of the conversation. Is technology moving too fast for mankind to keep up? Then, the Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl joins with his particular brand of economic horror. And the results of Joe Biden’s health and fitness test are in; is he as healthy as we can expect a 1,000-year-old to be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-02-1846 minThe Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna Show - People Who ResistWisconsin Daily Star's Matt Kittle, Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Judge Jennifer Dorrow, Manhattan Institute's Brian Riedl, Moms For Liberty's Scarlett Johnson, and Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brian Schimming in studio2023-02-111h 45Ian SwansonIan SwansonWhy we cannot wait to address our national debt problem with Brian Riedl of the Manhattan Institute@3:36 PM on News Radio 1110 KFAB2023-01-2310 minShow-Me Institute PodcastShow-Me Institute PodcastNow What? The Debt Ceiling Crisis with Brian RiedlSusan Pendergrass speaks with Brian Riedl. Brian Riedl is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, focusing on budget, tax, and economic policy. Previously, he worked for six years as chief economist to Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and as staff director of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth. He also served as a director of budget and spending policy for Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign and was the lead architect of the ten-year deficit-reduction plan for Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity2023-01-1924 minThe Dispatch PodcastThe Dispatch PodcastExtraordinary MeasuresSarah, Jonah and David wonder what's left of fiscal responsibility in the Republican Party as the debt-ceiling deadline hits Congress. Who’s serious about digging in and balancing the budget? Will taking on the "weaponized" beauracy make a dent? And, haven’t we been in this before? The crew also tallies which countries are providing tactical support to Ukraine (and how much). And of course, stay tuned for an extra salty Not Worth Your Time.Show Notes:Watch: White House Press Briefing on Debt CeilingBrian Riedl for The Dispatch: How Republicans Can Get...2023-01-1957 minThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Spinach WarsBrian Riedl, also known as the “balanced budget good government guy,” is back on the Remnant to answer a pertinent question: Should we believe that the GOP suddenly cares about fiscal responsibility? He and Jonah also provide some wonkified commentary on a whole host of other economic issues. What’s to be done about the national debt? How should conservatives approach the IRS? And is it possible to reform the tax system?Show Notes:- Jonah: “The GOP’s Spending Fight Is More About Fighting Than Spending”- Brian Riedl: “How Republicans Can Get Serious on...2023-01-191h 05Let People ProsperLet People ProsperLPP 20 w Brian Riedl | How Excessive Deficit Spending Hurts AmericansIn episode #20 of the Let People Prosper Show, I interview Brian Riedl of the Manhattan Institute about:   1) The fiscal legacies of Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump;   2) Drivers of economic malaise from excessive spending and money printing; and  3) Thoughts on how to improve the budget, current events, and more.   More on Mr. Riedl: https://www.manhattan-institute.org/expert/brian-riedl  For thoughtful economic commentary and show notes, check out my newsletter: https://vanceginn.substack.com/ Please rate with 5 stars and subscribe to the Let People Prosper Show if you enjoy...2022-11-2940 minRisk TalkingRisk TalkingThe Return of Economic RealityBrian Riedl joins Allison Schrager to discuss the end of free-lunch economics, the hard choices facing fiscal and monetary policymakers, and the long-term demographic challenges facing developed-world economies.2022-11-0850 minStu Does AmericaStu Does AmericaEp 602 | Mainstream Media FAILS AGAIN Covering Psycho’s Attack on Pelosi's Husband | Guest: Brian RiedlThe left-wing media continues to debase itself as it fights tooth and nail to link the actions of the crazed criminal who attacked Paul Pelosi with conservative Republicans. Stu Burguiere examines the weak and straight-up false evidence being presented and gives reasons why the media and the Left should stop playing the blame game when it comes to violence. Then, a look back at economist Brian Riedl’s spooky financial predictions that feel particularly appropriate on Halloween. And Elon Musk makes the first of his big moves to turn Twitter away from its previous broken path. ...2022-10-3146 minAmerican ViewpointsAmerican ViewpointsFraud And Waste Of The Covid Spending Spree: How Much And How Does It Affect You?The Manhattan Institute's Brian Riedl breaks down the extreme levels of waste and fraud associated with the federal spending plans. The discussion covers the numbers of dollars involved (as near as we can tell), the efforts to prosecute fraud as they stand now, and what it will mean to all taxpayters, Here's his recent article on the problem: https://www.manhattan-institute.org/pandemic-fraud-and-waste-is-a-national-scandal2022-10-1710 minStu Does AmericaStu Does AmericaEp 586 | Exposing the Left’s DISGUSTING Political Policy Scam | Guest: Brian RiedlHow is it the Democrats on the Left manage to get anything passed through our political system? Dirty, rotten tricks, naturally. Stu Burguiere breaks down the cycle of the Left’s manipulation of our Constitution to meet its own sick ends. Then, the Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl returns to the program to tell us what we can expect now that the United States’ national debt has broken its own record. And the introduction of a brand-new segment: Stu Does the Polls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-10-0746 minThe WealthAbility Show with Tom Wheelwright, CPAThe WealthAbility Show with Tom Wheelwright, CPAMidterms & Your WalletBiden is giving the IRS an additional $80 billion in his budget. They claim that services will be improved, but how much weight does that really carry? Are you more likely to get audited now? In this episode, Brian Riedl joins Tom to discuss how the midterm elections will secure or scuttle Joe Biden’s fiscal agenda, and what it means for your taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-09-2926 minShe ThinksShe ThinksBrian Riedl: Why Student Loan Bailouts Are Bad PolicyBrian Riedl joins the podcast this week to help us uncover all of the details inside President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. We discuss what the plan actually does, what the costs are to you, including whether or not this will make inflation worse, and whether it’s even constitutional.Brian Riedl is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, focusing on budget, tax, and economic policy. Previously, he worked for six years as chief economist to Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and as staff director of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Grow...2022-09-0927 minBeyond PoliticsBeyond PoliticsTop Conservative: Student Loan Relief May Be Flawed; Republican Response is Even WorseWe’ve been talking a lot about President Biden's decision to give holders of student loan debt substantial aid by canceling up to $10,000 in debt for those making less than $125,000. It seems like the decision has made no one happy, and that's definitely true of today's guest. Brian Riedl is a Senior Fellow with the Manhattan Institute who is an expert in economic policy, having worked for six years a chief economist senator Rob Portman and Director of Budget and Spending Policy for Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign. He has plenty of policy critiques of the Biden plan...but surp...2022-08-3042 minCity Journal AudioCity Journal AudioWashington’s Dizzying Two WeeksFiscal-policy expert and MI senior fellow Brian Riedl joins Brian Anderson to discuss Joe Manchin’s reconciliation deal on climate change, health care, and taxes; new subsidies for the semiconductor industry; and the future of federal policymaking in an inflationary environment.2022-08-0420 minCity Journal AudioCity Journal AudioWashington’s Dizzying Two Weeks Fiscal-policy expert and MI senior fellow Brian Riedl joins Brian Anderson to discuss Joe Manchin's reconciliation deal on climate change, health care, and taxes; new subsidies for the semiconductor industry; and the future of federal policymaking in an inflationary environment. 2022-08-0420 minStu Does AmericaStu Does AmericaEp 542 | Joe Biden’s Recession Is REAL and We Are in BIG Trouble | Guest: Brian RiedlThere’s nothing those on the Left hate more than FACTS, because facts will always override their sensitive liberal feelings. Stu Burguiere examines this phenomenon as it manifests itself with the new economic numbers released today that may signal the beginning of the oft-denied incoming recession. Then, the Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl joins for an extended interview to break down all the economic insanity surrounding us. And a reminder to remember: Joe Manchin will NOT save you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-07-2946 minThe MacIver Report: Wisconsin This WeekThe MacIver Report: Wisconsin This WeekMacIver Newsmakers Podcast: Brian Riedl on InflationRunaway inflation has put Democrat politicians in a difficult position going into the 2022 mid-term elections. Brian Riedl, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, explains why Dems believe it is in their own best interest to ignore it, the country be damned, until after the election. That’s going to be difficult to do, because Riedl says inflation is the number one issue facing the US in 2022. In this edition of the MacIver Newsmakers Podcast, Riedl explains how decisions by the Federal Reserve, the Biden Administration, and Congress combined to create this problem. With the US currently holding $24 trillion in debt, th...2022-07-2528 minThe Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowVMS Highlights - Brian Riedl on the debt crisisVicki McKenna talks with Manhattan Institute's Brian Riedl about the debt and money crisis that is only getting worse.2022-04-2512 minThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergAdvanced Bovine NumismaticsOn today’s Ruminant, Jonah, now recovered from Monday’s birthday revelry, has thoughts on everything from hamburger conspiracies to the history of great societies. After beginning with another deep dive into the evolution of media bias, he turns to the Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings, which have turned out to be surprisingly boring despite a few moments of painful stupidity. Stick around to hear Jonah evaluate Nikole Hannah-Jones’ argument that tipping is a product of slavery, and to find out why truth is currently winning the day in American politics. Show Notes:- The R...2022-03-261h 16The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergWizards of FinanceBrian Riedl, the Remnant’s “unofficial budget guy,” returns to discuss our economic woes. After kvetching about inflation, the deficit, and supply chains, he and Jonah dig into the mistaken idea that the president can control every needle of the economy. Brian has noticed an interesting trend: Since Reagan, we’ve consistently elected Republican presidents during booms and Democratic presidents during recessions. But what are the implications of that for the economy? Furthermore, did the New Deal make the Great Depression worse? Is Build Back Better dead? And should anyone take Rick Scott seriously? Show Notes:2022-03-221h 04Stu Does AmericaStu Does AmericaEp 461 | One Simple Trick Media Uses to MANIPULATE You on COVID | Guest: Brian RiedlEveryone knows the mainstream media is either lying or dead wrong about … well, anything, really. But as Stu Burguiere reveals, they have one VERY specific trick that they use to catch your clicks and drum up your coronavirus-related panic, and it all involves risk. Then, the Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl returns to the program to lay out what we can expect from the economy as the Fed moves to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. And you won’t believe the subject of our latest edition of "Everything Is Racist." Learn...2022-03-1744 minCato Event PodcastCato Event PodcastFederal Debt and Spending: A Crisis?About $29 trillion of federal debt. Trillions more in proposed spending by Congress. Every day features more news stories about federal debt and spending. Are we in a spending and debt crisis? Join us for a conversation with three policy experts to learn the facts about the current situation and the potential consequences.Following our panel discussion, the Foundation for Teaching Economics will introduce new lessons developed to help you bring this important conversation to your classroom.Our panel will feature Chris Edwards, director of tax policy studies at the...2022-01-181h 33The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Loudest MinorityOn today’s Ruminant, Jonah is back in good health and high spirits, so much so that he can’t resist boasting about a meeting he enjoyed this week with former President Bush. He’s also concerned about the prospect of a second Trump presidency, intrigued by the debate over whether America was right to bomb Hiroshima, and fixated on George Will’s idea that history is shaped by “small, compact, idea-driven minorities.” Members of the ambivalent right will find much to appreciate. Show Notes: - The Remnant with George Will - Jonah on elites an...2021-11-131h 08Hold These Truths with Dan CrenshawHold These Truths with Dan CrenshawWhy You Should Worry About the Debt | Brian RiedlManhattan Institute economist Brian Riedl joins us for a 30 minute crash course on the federal debt, budget, and taxes. We cover budget gimmicks in the Democrats' $3.5 trillion spending bill, misconceptions about the Child Tax Credit and wealth taxes, government shutdowns and debt ceilings, and what happens when the 100+ trillion dollar debt avalanche hits the American economy. Brian Riedl is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, focusing on budget, tax, and economic policy. Previously, he worked for six years as chief economist to Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and as staff director of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on...2021-10-2728 minCity Journal AudioCity Journal AudioBuild Back DebtorBrian Riedl joins Brian Anderson to discuss the state of play in Washington, D.C., the tug-of-war between progressive and moderate Democrats, and the long-term consequences of runaway federal spending.2021-10-1319 minCity Journal AudioCity Journal AudioBuild Back Debtor Brian Riedl joins Brian Anderson to discuss the state of play in Washington, D.C., the tug-of-war between progressive and moderate Democrats, and the long-term consequences of runaway federal spending. 2021-10-1319 minThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergMoney TalksDust off your calculators, because beloved economic policy wonk Brian Riedl is back on The Remnant to discuss everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the federal budget, spending, taxes, and deficits. He also touches on the right’s curious lurch toward industrial policy and common good capitalism, and why conservatives and progressives alike can’t resist the prospect of a free lunch. Is the Laffer Curve a force for evil? How progressive is the U.S. tax code? And why is Joe Biden so determined to outspend Mack the Knife? Show Notes: -Bri...2021-10-131h 07Stu Does AmericaStu Does AmericaEp 356 | Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Week: Playacting for a Theater of Dunces | Guest: Brian RiedlAs Joe Biden and his administration continue to fight for their exorbitantly pricy infrastructure bill, a lot of the mainstream media’s coverage seems particularly confusing. Stu Burguiere pulls back the curtain on the awful, boo-worthy performance that is the Democrats’ infrastructure push. Then, the Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl joins the program to break down Biden’s bill and exposes all the nasty little secrets hidden along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-2844 minThe Dispatch PodcastThe Dispatch PodcastThe Fight to Raise the Debt CeilingOn today's episode, Brian Riedl, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Sarah and Steve as Congress debates lifting America’s borrowing cap. Will Democrats and Republicans come to an agreement to lift the debt limit? Are we heading toward another government shutdown? Is anyone in Washington concerned about our ballooning national debt? Show Notes: -The Morning Dispatch looks at Biden’s make or break week -Riedl’s piece from earlier this summer “Trillions and Trillions” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-2438 minStu Does AmericaStu Does AmericaEp 315 | Biden's Bumbling Town Hall: THIS Is Our President?! | Guest: Brian RiedlStu looks at the worst and most embarrassing moments of Joe Biden's CNN town hall from last night. Yes, America, this is the man at the controls. We're all screwed. Then, the Manhattan Institute's Brian Riedl joins to discuss his new Dispatch article and the trillions upon trillions of dollars that the Biden administration wants to set on fire.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-07-2344 minThe WealthAbility Show with Tom Wheelwright, CPAThe WealthAbility Show with Tom Wheelwright, CPABiden's Tax Plan ExplainedBiden’s tax plans are unsustainable, bad for small business and will raise taxes on the middle class. Today, Brian Riedl joins Tom to discuss how Biden's tax burden will fall primarily on the middle class, and what we can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-07-2328 minThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Remnant CzarJonah returns to the classic Ruminant format for the end of the week, which turned out to be a rather newsy, strange sequence of days. From Jeffrey Toobin’s seminal moment (not the one you’re thinking of), to Kamala Harris’ Skeletor-like tactic for dodging questions, all the way to a story about taxation that Jonah thinks has more going on in it than most people think (it may even break “one of the most sacred compacts of government”), this episode brings us reeling back through the mists of time all the way to… last summer, when Jonah was doing this e...2021-06-121h 09Great IdeasGreat IdeasDon't tax the rich. Cut their benefitsPresident Biden wants to reverse Trump’s 2017 tax cut for the wealthy and use the money to pay for infrastructure. Republican leaders have drawn a line in the sand, saying they will not support any tax increase. And now the two parties are stuck. But conservative budget expert Brian Riedl of the Manhattan Institute says that there’s a better way: an approach that raises more revenue and that both parties could agree on.  Instead of fighting over taxes, why not cut back on some of the money that the federal government spends on rich people? Photo by Ke...2021-06-0942 minShow-Me Institute PodcastShow-Me Institute PodcastSMI Podcast: It's Always Infrastructure Week Somewhere with Brian RiedlBrian Riedl is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Read Brian's piece in National Review titled - Four Principles for a Conservative Infrastructure Alternative: https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/04/four-principles-for-a-conservative-infrastructure-alternative/ The Show-Me Institute Podcast is produced by Show-Me Opportunity2021-05-0732 minGreat IdeasGreat IdeasCan "Devolution" Fix Our Broken American Politics?This episode is about something called “devolution” -- handing off more responsibilities from the federal government to states and localities.  But…it’s really about something more profound. It’s about the entire state of our country, the nastiness and anger in our politics and public discourse. And about whether we can figure out a smarter way to work together, get more done, and lower the temperature. Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, argues that the way to get Washington to do better is to have it do less...to shrink down the number of arguments we have bet...2021-04-2943 minThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Kids are AlrightIn distinctly Goldbergian fashion, Jonah manages to combine musings on Home Depot, climate change, the Chauvin trial, and the classic “Deep Space Homer” episode of The Simpsons into a single, coherent Ruminant, which includes as many references to infrastructure as you’d expect at this point. Tune in not just for Jonah’s eggheadery, but to hear him face his greatest challenge yet: pronouncing the name “Greta Thunberg.” Show Notes: - Ben Shapiro gets wood - “It’s an inanimate carbon rod!” - Jonah on Thanksgiving - The Wednesday G-File - Co...2021-04-241h 03The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergJoscelyn ‘Round the Middle EastOn today’s episode, Vital Interests author and national security extraordinaire Thomas Joscelyn makes his first Remnant appearance. With a healthy supply of Hayek references on hand, Jonah seems determined to outdo the wonkiness of Brian Riedl’s visit earlier this week. Al-Qaeda, Afghanistan, China, and the meaning of necrocracy are all discussed peacefully by the pair, until a certain name is mentioned; If you thought Jonah’s contempt for Woodrow Wilson was unparalleled, just wait until you hear the disdain that overtakes Tom at the mere mention of Henry Kissinger. Show Notes: - Tom’s journa...2021-04-221h 40The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergRiedl ReturnsSenior Manhattan Institute fellow Brian Riedl joins Jonah on The Remnant for an uber-wonky discussion of economic policy. Fresh from testifying before the House Committee on Financial Services on President Biden’s madcap “infrastructure” plan, Brian provides insight on all manner of economic fallacies peddled by Republicans and Democrats alike. What’s to be done about infrastructure? Are inflation and debt really a big deal? And why is everyone turning on free markets? Also, take a shot of your favorite alcoholic beverage every time the words “infrastructure” and “buy gold” are uttered. You’ll soon realize how Jonah felt at the end of last...2021-04-211h 30Stu Does AmericaStu Does AmericaEp 242 | Biden's First News Conference: We're All in a Lot of Trouble | Guest: Brian RiedlPresident Joe Biden finally found time in his very busy schedule to hold his first official news conference and update the public on the work of his administration. Or at least, that's how it's SUPPOSED to go. We're not entirely sure what THAT was. Then, Brian Riedl from the Manhattan Institute joins to tell us all the terrible things hidden in the Biden administration's $3 trillion infrastructure plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-03-2644 minGreat IdeasGreat IdeasThe Debt: How Much is It Really, and What Can We Do About It?Over the course of 2020 the federal government spent a MASSIVE amount trying to deal with the economic fallout of the pandemic. Republicans and Democrats agreed that in the face of crisis, America needed to put the fire out first, worry about all the water they were using later. But in 2021, people are beginning to worry about how much that all adds up to on top of the existing federal debt. Republicans say it’s a looming problem, Democrats say that’s just an excuse to oppose their priorities. So who’s right?  Our expert Brian Riedl explains the situation we're i...2021-03-2443 minThe Great AntidoteThe Great AntidoteBrian Riedl on the Federal BudgetSend us a textBrian Riedl, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and former staff director of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth, joins us this week to discuss the federal budget, tax reform, the national debt, and the future of U.S. economic policy.Support the showNever miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.2021-02-1159 minThe Glenn Beck ProgramThe Glenn Beck ProgramBest of The Program | Guests: Ken Paxton & Brian Riedl | 1/27/21Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins to discuss how fast President Biden has been moving through executive orders and a federal judge blocking Biden’s order to pause deportations. Economic policy expert Brian Riedl takes on the $15 minimum wage and how it would decimate the economy. Glenn and Stu look over GameStop’s recent controversial stock surge.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-01-2730 minThe Weekly Top 3The Weekly Top 3The Weekly Top 3 (1.18.2021)Welcome to The Weekly Top 3 - our look at the top 3 things on our mind this week - for the week of January 18, 2021.This week our Top 3 are these: 1) the ADN's myopia is making Alaska's fiscal situation more difficult, not better (1:51); 2) Rep. Prax's approach will lead to continuing, ever-deeper PFD cuts (17:25); and 3) the Manhattan Institute's Brian Riedl offers some important insights into how to help heal the deep partisan divide facing the nation (32:09).The Weekly Top 3 is a regular weekly segment on The Michael Dukes Show. The Show broadcasts on Facebook and YouTubeLive as well as via streaming audio from the...2021-01-2137 minStu Does AmericaStu Does AmericaEp 202 | Stu Does the Return of the Budget Hawks | Guest: Brian RiedlStu does ... the return of the budget hawks! With the transition of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden set to happen tomorrow, our thoughts naturally turn to how the heck are we supposed to survive our budget deficit with a spend-crazy Democratic president for the next four years? Stu poses the question, then Brian Riedl, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, drops by to share some answers that may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-01-2044 minStu Does AmericaStu Does AmericaEp 174 | Stu Does Thanksgiving Gone Viral | Guest: Brian RiedlStu does ... Thanksgiving gone viral! We're already in for a much, much different sort of Thanksgiving than we're used to. Luckily, we can always count on the media and their cherry-picking of facts to make things worse. Stu looks at that, and the Manhattan Institute's Brian Riedl returns to the program to help break down the reality of student loan forgiveness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-2044 minShow-Me Institute PodcastShow-Me Institute PodcastVirtual Town Hall - The National Debt CrisisOn September 10, 2020, the Show-Me Institute hosted a virtual town hall featuring Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl. Brian discussed the looming national debt crisis in America, fiscal responsibility, economic growth, and more. Brian Riedl is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, focusing on budget, tax, and economic policy. Previously, he worked for six years as chief economist to Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and as staff director of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth. He also served as a director of budget and spending policy for Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign and was the lead architect of the...2020-09-1152 minHalloween USAHalloween USACountyfairgrounds presents Lubee Bat ConservatoryInterview with Brian Pop,, Director of the Lubee Bat Conservatory - about the Conservatory and what goes on there and also about the 15th annual Bat Festival on October 26th, 20192019-10-2317 minGlenn BeckGlenn BeckThe MSM’s Ukraine Narrative Starts to Unravel | Guests: Brian Riedl & Jason Buttrill | 10/18/19Breaking news in the Ukraine saga, as George Kent testifies that issues were brought up regarding Hunter Biden’s corruption. Jason Buttrill joins Stu to discuss his take, as well as a look at what’s really happening in Turkey and Syria with the U.S.-negotiated ceasefire. A look into all of Hunter Biden’s personal shortcomings pre-Burisma. Brian Riedl from the Manhattan Institute dives into crazy Democratic proposals and how much they would cost in the real world. Beto O’Rourke’s political career is imploding faster than a Bennigan's or a Toys “R” Us franchise. As she's surging in the...2019-10-182h 06Full - The Glenn Beck ProgramFull - The Glenn Beck ProgramThe MSM’s Ukraine Narrative Starts to Unravel | Guests: Brian Riedl & Jason Buttrill | 10/18/19Breaking news in the Ukraine saga, as George Kent testifies that issues were brought up regarding Hunter Biden’s corruption. Jason Buttrill joins Stu to discuss his take, as well as a look at what’s really happening in Turkey and Syria with the U.S.-negotiated ceasefire. A look into all of Hunter Biden’s personal shortcomings pre-Burisma. Brian Riedl from the Manhattan Institute dives into crazy Democratic proposals and how much they would cost in the real world. Beto O’Rourke’s political career is imploding faster than a Bennigan's or a Toys “R” Us franchise. As she's surging in the...2019-10-182h 06The Glenn Beck ProgramThe Glenn Beck ProgramThe MSM’s Ukraine Narrative Starts to Unravel | Guests: Brian Riedl & Jason Buttrill | 10/18/19Breaking news in the Ukraine saga, as George Kent testifies that issues were brought up regarding Hunter Biden’s corruption. Jason Buttrill joins Stu to discuss his take, as well as a look at what’s really happening in Turkey and Syria with the U.S.-negotiated ceasefire. A look into all of Hunter Biden’s personal shortcomings pre-Burisma. Brian Riedl from the Manhattan Institute dives into crazy Democratic proposals and how much they would cost in the real world. Beto O’Rourke’s political career is imploding faster than a Bennigan's or a Toys “R” Us franchise. As she's surging...2019-10-182h 06The Glenn Beck ProgramThe Glenn Beck ProgramBest of the Program | Guest: Brian Riedl | 10/18/19Breaking news in the Ukraine saga, as George Kent testifies that issues were brought up regarding Hunter Biden’s corruption. A look into all of Hunter Biden’s personal shortcomings pre-Burisma. Brian Riedl from the Manhattan Institute dives into crazy Democratic proposals and how much they would cost in the real world. Beto O’Rourke’s political career is imploding faster than a Bennigan's or a Toys “R” Us franchise.2019-10-1850 minCity Journal AudioCity Journal AudioWhy Budget Negotiations Succeed—and Why They FailBrian Riedl and Shai Akabas discuss the U.S. federal budget, budget negotiations, and why Congress hasn’t addressed the rising national debt—even as it gets worse. The case for a “grand deal” on the budget has never been more evident: within a decade, annual budget deficits are projected to exceed $2 trillion. Entitlement programs are projected to drive trillions in new government debt over the next few decades. Yet increasing partisanship and political polarization—both in Washington and among voters—have significantly diminished the likelihood of bipartisan cooperation to avoid a fiscal calamity. Riedl is a senior fellow at the Manhatta...2019-08-2145 minCity Journal AudioCity Journal AudioWhy Budget Negotiations Succeed—and Why They FailBrian Riedl and Shai Akabas discuss the U.S. federal budget, budget negotiations, and why Congress hasn’t addressed the rising national debt—even as it gets worse. The case for a “grand deal” on the budget has never been more evident: within a decade, annual budget deficits are projected to exceed $2 trillion. Entitlement programs are projected to drive trillions in new government debt over the next few decades. Yet increasing partisanship and political polarization—both in Washington and among voters—have significantly diminished the likelihood of bipartisan cooperation to avoid a fiscal calamity. Riedl is a senior fe...2019-08-2145 minFull - The Glenn Beck ProgramFull - The Glenn Beck ProgramImmunity By Skin Color | Guest: Brian Riedl | 7/29/19Hour 1 We must stop accusing each other of racism. Now, saying names of cities is racist. President Trump is an Equal opportunity offender ...Everybody loves Peyton Manning, but for how much longer Hour 2 The Media's Mental gymnastics is a clinical illness. Bias and Obsessed with Donald Trump. All of sudden Baltimore is The Happiest Place on Earth. City rat infestations by the Numbers ...Nerdiest sexual assault in history  Hour 3 New budget deal puts final nail in the Tea-Party coffin with National Reviews Brian Riedl. America's deficit chickens are coming home to roost. President Donald Trump ran on being the 'King of d...2019-07-291h 53The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergEpisode 121: Math!Manhattan Institute budget wonk Brian Riedl joins the Remnant for a long, wonky discussion of debt, deficits, taxation, and spending…all while trying to keep the amount of truly intimidating math at a minimum. Shownotes Sign up for the G-File “New Budget Deal Puts Final Nail in the Tea-Party Coffin” by Brian Riedl The Remnant episode … Continue reading Episode 121: Math! → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-07-251h 16The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergEpisode 121: Math!Manhattan Institute budget wonk Brian Riedl joins the Remnant for a long, wonky discussion of debt, deficits, taxation, and spending…all while trying to keep the amount of truly intimidating math at a minimum. Shownotes Sign up for the G-File “New Budget Deal Puts Final Nail in the Tea-Party Coffin” by Brian Riedl The Remnant episode … Continue reading Episode 121: Math! →2019-07-251h 14PragerU 5-Minute VideosPragerU 5-Minute VideosNational Debt: Who Cares?The U.S. national debt is massive – so massive that most Americans cannot comprehend it, much less solve it. But a crisis is looming, and a day of reckoning that will affect every American is coming. The Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl explains how we got here and what you can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-06-1705 minPragerU: Five-Minute VideosPragerU: Five-Minute VideosNational Debt: Who Cares?The U.S. national debt is massive – so massive that most Americans cannot comprehend it, much less solve it. But a crisis is looming, and a day of reckoning that will affect every American is coming. The Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl explains how we got here and what you can do about it.2019-06-1705 minThe Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowHow much would we spend on infrastructure?!?!3PM – Will Flanders, Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, joins guest host Brain Schimming for a discussion on health care and Medicaid expansion.3:30 – Brian Schimming takes a look at the calls by Dems for impeachment of President Trump.4PM – Brian Riedl joins the program to discuss a potential infrastructure plan and its potential pitfalls and costs, plus they break down how your taxes are being spent.4:30 – Fran Lebowitz essentially called for the death of Trump and we have the audio.5PM – Brian Schimming takes your phone calls on whether the left has gone too far with Trump Dera...2019-05-211h 48The Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowHappy Earth Day!3PM – Brian Riedl, Manhattan Institute, examines the cost of all these social programs the democrat presidential candidates are touting and how the government could afford to pay for them.3:30 – Dr. Patrick Michaels, Climate Scientist-Carbon Dioxide Coalition, debunks some of the climate change data.4PM – Sidney Powell, former Federal Prosecutor and author, examines the Mueller Report and its contents as it pertains to possible impeachment. 4:30 – John Zmirak, Stream.org, discusses the attacks on Christians and travelers in Sri Lanka on Eater Sunday.5PM – Brian Schimming breaks down the democrat presidential candidate list and discusses who has the edge headi...2019-04-231h 46The Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowThe one and only 'liberal crazy list' is revealed.3PM - Brian Riedl and Vicki ponder foreign concepts such as 'math' and 'arithmetic'.3:30 - Duke Pesta joins the program!4PM - Vicki discusses the lefts plans for a twitter presidency.4:30 - Scott Manley join the show to talk economics, jobs, drug testing and more.5PM - Brian Schimming is in studio to talk about Beto, liberal craziness, the zoo and much more.2019-03-211h 46The Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowThe left already laying out their plans ahead of President Trump's prime time speech.3PM – Jed Babbin, former Deputy Undersecretary of State, discusses tonight’s Oval Office speech from President Trump.3:30 – Professor Duke Pesta, UW Oshkosh, looks at the youth of America and the effect socialism is having on the development of future leaders.4PM – Brian Riedl, Senior Fellow-Manhattan Institute, crunches the budget numbers being thrown out by the left on how to pay for the new green plan.4:30 – Matt Kittle, Mac Iver News Service, with the newly elected Attorney General being sworn in, Matt discusses the end of the John Doe investigation and he why two Governor Walker supporters had their Firs...2019-01-091h 46Radio America NewsRadio America NewsThe Real Headline from the Jobs ReportOn Friday, economists across the political spectrum praised the October jobs report showing 250,000  new jobs and the lowest unemployment since 1969, but one economist says the best news was something else - the fastest-rising wages in a decade.  Listen to Greg's conversation with Brian Riedl of the Manhattan Institute, as he explains why wages are rising and seemingly simple way Washington can keep the economy growing.2018-11-0306 minFull - The Glenn Beck ProgramFull - The Glenn Beck Program'Comply or Be Destroyed'? - 8/16/18Hour 1 Christian baker under fire again, this time for a transgender cake?...Colorado Civil Rights commission target despite Supreme Court ruling..."just leave him alone"...Liberty and Justice for All, No More? ...TDS Alert!... NBC New reports the latest in Trump Derangement Syndrome?; Trump 'hates dogs'? ...Jacob L. Shapiro, Director of Analysis, Geopolitical Futures...discusses 'The Currency Crisis of 2018'?...why everyone needs to be worried about the future of currency; debit is rapid around the world...the 'floaist poop' in the toilet?...Turkey and Iran? ...Ben Shapiro Live, knocked it out of the ballpark? Hour 2The Washington Post's...'misleading' he...2018-08-161h 49The Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowIs free speech in jeopardy?3PM- Nicki Neily from SpeechFirst.org discusses free speech and how it matters on college campuses. Neily's organization represents people in free speech cases. Professor Duke Pesta reveals how the lack of free speech affects English literature.4PM-Bonner Cohen, from National Center for Public Policy Research, explores the lack of openness when it comes to revealing the science that was used to force EPA regulations. Scott Manley, from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, examines a growing issue in Wisconsin...finding employees to fill the numerous openings in the job market.5PM-Rick Essenberg, from Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty...2018-03-221h 46The Road to NowThe Road to NowThe GOP and Tax Reform Revisited w/ Brian RiedlThe debate over taxation and the economy is an argument that is as old as the nation itself. In our previous episode, historian Robert McElvaine argued that the tax reform of 2017 reflected the types of conservative policies that helped bring about the Great Depression. In this episode, we turn to the Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl to get a different perspective on taxation and its role in the economy since the 20th Century. Riedl explains the evidence that led him to advocate for small government, and breaks down why the 2017 tax reform is not quite as conservative as some co...2018-03-1941 minThe Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowThe good , bad and ugly of the budget deal and pot for your judge appointment3PM- State Attorney General Brad Schimmel discusses John Doe 3. Brian Riedl dissects the good, the bad and the ugly of the budget deal.4PM-Steta Representative Jim Ott explores global warming and the snowstorm fizzle of February. J Christian Adams examines corrupt justice and how it is affecting judge appoints in Washington.5PM-Judge Jim Troupis talks state politics and other issues.2018-02-101h 41The Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowBrian Riedl/Chiam Mandelbaum/Rep. Joe Sanfilippo/Sup. Mike Willett/Matt Kittle3PM-Campus free speech once again under fire. Liberal students protest the speech of a conservative speaker. Brian Riedl from Manhattan Institute reviews the economic numbers from the Obama years and how they compare to Trump's numbers.4PM- Chiam Mandelbaum from Energy and Environment Legal Institute examines the U.N. dictate telling global warming supporters to use the courts to further the cause. Representative Joe Sanfilippo has an update on pending legislation that hasn't been introduced as time in this current legislative session is expiring.5PM-Dane County Board Supervisor Mike Willett is under attack by the left simply because...2017-10-051h 47The Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowBrian Riedl/Senator Ron Johnson/Hans Von Spakovsky/Mitch Henck/Tim Graham3pm-Brian Riedl from Manhattan Institute examines the budget numbers on health care. Senator Ron Johnson addresses a recent discovery of a report on health care from HHS on the cost of Obamacare.4pm-Hans VonSpakovsky reveals some new information on voter fraud. Mitch Henck discusses politics and his new podcast show on madisontalks.com.5pm-Tim Graham from Media Research Center examines media coverage of President Trump.2017-08-091h 46Vicki McKenna on WISNVicki McKenna on WISNThe Budget Hang-Up and Free SpeechLobbyists are holding up the state budget, Duke Pesta joins the show to talk about the Campus Free Speech Act, and Brian Riedl joins to talk about the Wisconsin economy.2017-06-2239 minThe Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna ShowThe Vicki McKenna Show Monday March 06, 2017Vicki speaks with State Rep. Jim Ott, Jeremy Dys, Brian Riedl, Will Flanders, and Merrill Matthews.2017-03-071h 46Around the CoinAround the CoinInterview with Les Riedl, CEO of GlobeOneMike, Brian and Faisal interview Les Riedl, CEO of GlobeOne and their ambitious plan to sign up 50 Million customers by 2020.Sponsors:Otter Labs www.hireotter.com- Hire great and inexpensive developer with staff augmentation through Otter.Redeeem https://redeeem.click/qdza- Redeeem is a decentralized peer-to-peer exchange that lets you save 15% or more on gift cards using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-08-0259 min