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The John Batchelor Show4. Veronique de Rugy: Explains the mass exodus of affluent individuals from high-tax states due to billionaire tax proposals,. She warns that "one-time" taxes historically become permanent, broadening their base to include the middle class,,. (35 words) (
4. Veronique de Rugy: Explains the mass exodus of affluent individuals from high-tax states due to billionaire tax proposals,. She warns that "one-time" taxes historically become permanent, broadening their base to include the middle class,,. (35 words) (4)1910 PACIFIC PALISADES
2026-03-1410 minThe John Batchelor Show4. Veronique de Rugy: Explains the mass exodus of affluent individuals from high-tax states due to billionaire tax proposals,. She warns that "one-time" taxes historically become permanent, broadening their base to include the middle class,,. (35 words) (
4. Veronique de Rugy: Explains the mass exodus of affluent individuals from high-tax states due to billionaire tax proposals,. She warns that "one-time" taxes historically become permanent, broadening their base to include the middle class,,. (35 words) (4)1910 PACIFIC PALISADES
2026-03-1410 min
The John Batchelor ShowSHOW SCHEDULE 3-6-2026 APRIL 30, 1789 NEW YORK INAUGURATION
SHOW SCHEDULE 3-6-2026APRIL 30, 1789 NEW YORK INAUGURATION### HEADLINE: LAS VEGAS CONSTRUCTION AND THE DECLINE OF WEST COAST CITIES SUMMARY: Jeff Bliss discusses Las Vegas's massive infrastructure projects, including Brightline rail, while contrasting its growth with the "ghost town" atmospheres currently found in Reno and Portland. GUEST: Jeff Bliss NUMBER: 1 (1)### HEADLINE: GAVIN NEWSOM’S BOOK TOUR AND KAMALA HARRIS’S POLITICAL STANDING SUMMARY: Jeff Bliss analyzes Governor Newsom’s national media strategy and book tour alongside Vice President Harris’s controversial and ill-timed comments regarding the ongoing Middle East conflict. GUEST: Jeff Bliss NUMBER: 2 (2)...
2026-03-0711 min
The John Batchelor Show### HEADLINE: THE TAX CODE ORIGINS OF HIGH AMERICAN HEALTHCARE COSTS SUMMARY: Veronique de Rugy traces modern healthcare expenses to a 1920s tax error and advocates for health savings accounts to restore consumer control and transparency. GUEST: Veronique
### HEADLINE: THE TAX CODE ORIGINS OF HIGH AMERICAN HEALTHCARE COSTS SUMMARY:Veronique de Rugy traces modern healthcare expenses to a 1920s tax error and advocates for health savings accounts to restore consumer control and transparency. GUEST: Veronique de Rugy NUMBER: 13 (13)NOVEMBER 1899
2026-03-0708 min
The John Batchelor ShowHEADLINE: The Historical Roots of High Healthcare Costs GUEST: Veronique De Rugy The high cost of American healthcare is traced back to a 1920s tax code decision that exempted employer-provided health benefits from taxation. This "accidental" policy skewe
HEADLINE: The Historical Roots of High Healthcare Costs GUEST: Veronique De Rugy The high cost of American healthcare is traced back to a 1920s tax code decision that exempted employer-provided health benefits from taxation. This "accidental" policy skewed the market toward insurance provided by employers or the government rather than an individual market. Consequently, the individual insurance market remains small and expensive, contributing to the United States having the most expensive healthcare system on the planet. (10)1919
2026-03-0602 min
Qualified OpinionsModern Diplomacy and French Political Thought with Luke FosterIn this episode, Veronique de Rugy and Luke Foster peel back the layers of the "French political soul," and explore the intellectual roots of the Franco-American relationship. Foster, a professor and co-founder of Academia Tocqueville, argues that Tocqueville's emphasis on civil society as a check on central power remains the ultimate diagnostic tool for modern governance. De Rugy and Foster also discuss the high stakes of 21st-century geopolitics, centered on Foster's recent critique of the NATO alliance, "We Need Friends, Not Flatterers." They dissect the Gaullist concept of strategic autonomy, questioning whether the American security u...
2026-03-051h 01
The John Batchelor ShowSHOW SCHEDULE 2-27-2026
1945 LAJeff Bliss reports that the FBI is investigating LAUSD's failed AI contract and Superintendent Carvalho's finances, while organized crime steals copper wire and Paramount defeats Netflix for Warner Discovery. 1.Jeff Bliss reports that Governor Newsom's national book tour faces criticism for historical inconsistencies, dismissive comments toward a diverse audience in Atlanta, and unprofessional responses from his press office. 2.Richard Epstein reports that the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling determined the president cannot unilaterally impose tariffs using emergency statutes without clear Congressional approval or an actual, profoundly disruptive emergency. 3.Richard Epstein argues...
2026-02-2806 min
The John Batchelor ShowVeronique de Rugy reports that the Export-Import Bank is using rare earth minerals as a pretext to expand lending authority, primarily benefiting Boeing while failing to use existing China mandates. 14.
Veronique de Rugy reports that the Export-Import Bank is using rare earth minerals as a pretext to expand lending authority, primarily benefiting Boeing while failing to use existing China mandates. 14.1939 RIBBENTROP ARRIVES IN MOSCOW.
2026-02-2806 min
The John Batchelor ShowVeronique de Rugy reports that Americans shoulder 90% of tariff costs, which fail to reshore production, hurt low-income families, and cannot offset interest on massive national debt. 13.
Veronique de Rugy reports that Americans shoulder 90% of tariff costs, which fail to reshore production, hurt low-income families, and cannot offset interest on massive national debt. 13.1936
2026-02-2811 min
Let People ProsperFiscal Responsibility Isn’t Optional with Dr. Veronique DeRugy | Let People Prosper Ep. 185Washington never runs out of ideas for spending money it doesn’t have.This episode of the Let People Prosper Show takes on one of the latest examples: so-called “Trump Accounts.” Marketed as a pro-family, pro-capitalism idea, they’re actually another case of federal social engineering through the tax code—layered on top of an already broken fiscal foundation.To unpack it all, I sat down with Veronique de Rugy, one of the sharpest and most honest fiscal minds in America. She’s the George Gibbs Chair in Political Economy at the Mercatus Center and a nationally...
2026-02-1246 minQualified OpinionsA Travesty of Economic Ignorance with Peter BoettkeHost Veronique De Rugy is joined by Peter Boettke to discuss his recent work on the "marvel" of the market and why modern economics has lost its way. Centered on F.A. Hayek's landmark essay, The Use of Knowledge in Society, this episode explores how prices serve as a vital vehicle for learning and coordination that no top-down planner can replicate. They discuss the transition of economics from a tool for "social understanding" to a failed instrument of "social control" and the dangerous consequences of treating economic science like "social physics".
2026-01-231h 04
Macro Musings with David BeckworthVeronique de Rugy on the Impending American Fiscal Crisis Veronique de Rugy is the George Gibbs Chair in Political Economy and a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. In Veronique's first appearance on Macro Musings she discusses her career as a think tanker's think tanker, what the difference is between classical liberals and libertarians, how America's mindset has shifted on trade and immigration, the fiscal health of the United States, the US's impending debt crises, solutions for fixing the fiscal health of the United States, and much more. Check out the transcript for this week's episode, now with links. Re...
2025-12-2259 min
The Great AntidoteThe Story of The Great Antidote: A Conversation with Veronique de RugySend a textIn this final episode of The Great Antidote, I sit down with my mom, Veronique de Rugy (does this feel like a Mr. Big name reveal for some of you?!), to reflect on the podcast and the remarkable journey of the past five years. Together, we revisit how the show started, the ideas that shaped it, the moments that changed me, and the people whose support made everything possible. This episode is a reflection on learning, growth, and gratitude—and a thank-you to everyone who has been part of this project.Veronique de...
2025-12-1936 minQualified OpinionsWhat's So Great About Fed Independence?Dive into a provocative discussion with host Veronique De Rugy, John Cochrane, author of The Fiscal Theory of the Price Level, and Tom Hoenig, a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Veronique and guests challenge the notion of Federal Reserve independence, arguing that independence is not an absolute virtue, but a limited grant tied to obeying strict rules—namely, sticking to inflation and employment. They explore the history of independence, arguing its true purpose is a pre-commitment against the temptation to print money to monetize government deficits. You'll hear why restoring the Fe...
2025-12-0858 minQualified OpinionsIEPA, Tariffs, and the Future of Executive Power with Donald J. Boudreaux & Scott LincicomeAs the Supreme Court reviews one of the most consequential economic and constitutional cases in decades, questions loom over how the president can wield emergency powers to reshape trade policy. At the center of this debate is the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) and its use by President Trump to impose tariffs. Today, Veronique sits down with Donald J. Boudreaux, Senior Fellow at the Mercatus Center and economics professor at George Mason University, and Scott Lincicome, Vice President of General Economics at the Cato Institute and adjunct professor at Duke Law School. Together, they explore...
2025-11-141h 04
Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan ProftAOC & Bernie Pre-Game Saturday's NO KINGS Rally0:30 - Bernie & AOC CNN townhall with Klingon Collins...No Kings Pre-Game 38:22 - SCOTUS 01:01:55 - Republican U.S. Senate candidate from Illinois, Don Tracy, says he’s ready to take on the state’s radical progressive politics. For more on Don's campaign dontracyforil.com 01:22:31 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review: The Genocide Lie Is Exposed. Follow Noah on X @NoahCRothman 01:42:11 - Former Pinal County Sheriff and founder of the American Sheriff Foundation, Mark Lamb, on the clash between federal enforcement and blue-city leaders — and the “irritatingly high” standards of care in ICE fac...
2025-10-162h 32
We Made This Political PodcastEp. 10 Veronique de RugyEpisode Title: We Made This Political – Parenting, Policy, and the French-American ExperienceHosts: Lura Forcum & Lauren HallGuest: Veronique de Rugy, Senior Research Fellow, Economist, and French-American parentAbout Our Guest:Veronique de Rugy is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, where she also holds a chair in economics. Originally from France, she earned her PhD in economics there before moving to the United States to complete her dissertation at George Mason. Veronique is a leading expert on budgetary and tax issues, government spending, and cronyism, and has worked at pr...
2025-07-141h 13
Going Big! with Kevin GentryNo Free Lunch: Veronique de Rugy on Debt, Freedom, and the Fight for GrowthOn this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry welcomes Veronique de Rugy, a nationally syndicated columnist and one of America’s most respected economists advocating for limited government and economic freedom. As the George Gibbs Chair in Political Economy and a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, Veronique has spent her career sounding the alarm on unsustainable debt, overregulation, and the quiet damage of bloated government. In this powerful conversation, Veronique explains why massive government spending isn’t just a political issue—it’s a personal one. It affects your freedom, your future...
2025-07-141h 04Qualified OpinionsBusting the Myths Around Gig WorkersWhen we think of the gig economy, we think of its compartments. We might imagine an Uber driver shuttling people around town, or the DoorDash delivery person who brings us our Chinese food. But is it more complicated than this? Who are the people behind these careers? Are policymakers missing the mark when building legislation around independent workers? Liya Palagashvili joins Veronique to discuss. Liya Palagashvili is a senior research fellow and director of the Labor Policy Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
2025-04-1855 min
The Reason RoundtableIt's Trump's Economy NowIn this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the frantic uncertainty in the economy due to President Donald Trump's various tariff policies and trade war antics.
03:22—Trump's tariff uncertainty
26:15—Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) check-in
38:35—Weekly listener question
49:01—Five years since COVID-19
56:12—This week's cultural recommendations
Mentioned in this podcast:
"Trump's Trade War With America's Neighbors Is All Cost and No Benefit," by Eric Boehm
"In Speech to Congress, Trump Promises More T...
2025-03-101h 11Qualified OpinionsThe True Cost of TariffsEarlier this month, Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada, along with their retaliatory tariffs, were paused for one month after a deal was made. But with that month coming to an end soon, tariffs will be back on the table. Today, Veronique de Rugy sits down with Erica York to discuss the economics of these tariffs. Erica York is Vice President of Federal Tax Policy with Tax Foundation's Center for Federal Tax Policy. She previously worked as an auditor at a large community bank in Kansas and interned at Tax Foundation's Center for State T...
2025-02-1948 min
The Reason RoundtableHow Elon Musk and DOGE Can Deliver on Smaller GovernmentIn this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman assess the current shape of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks and policy priorities.
00:27 - New Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
14:48 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz nominated for Trump cabinet positions
31:37 - Weekly listener question
41:46 - Trump's foreign policy cabinet picks
48:22 - This week's cultural recommendations
Mentioned in this podcast:
"DOGE's Chances Are Slim, but It Might Be Our Only Hope," by J...
2024-11-181h 00Qualified OpinionsA New Trump Administration: What to ExpectDonald Trump's win marks the first time a Republican has won the popular vote since George W. Bush in 2004. What does this decisive election mean? How closely related are the political and policy realities? What can we expect under a Trump administration, and will Democrats make significant shifts in their own policy initiatives? Join Veronique de Rugy, Dominic Pino, and Akash Chougule break down the election and what we can expect under the new Trump administration.
2024-11-0858 minQualified OpinionsBreaking Down Project 2025 with Stephanie SladeUnless you've been living under a rock, you've likely already heard of Project 2025—but what is actually in it, should you care about it, and how much of it would a potential Republican government actually be capable of executing? Stephanie Slade recently wrote an article for Reason breaking it down, and today, she joins Veronique to discuss it. Stephanie Slade is a senior editor at Reason, the magazine of "free minds and free markets," and a fellow in liberal studies at the Acton Institute. Her writing has appeared in America magazine, The New York Times, U...
2024-10-1853 minThe Reason RoundtableHarris and Trump's Terrible Tax IdeasIn this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman parse the presidential candidates' latest batch of confounding ideas on tax policy before lamenting their various cringe media appearances over the past week.
05:21—Tax policy proposals
31:44—Weekly listener question
43:38—Candidate cringe media hits
54:18—This week's cultural recommendations
Mentioned in this podcast:
"Trump Panders to Auto Industry, Proposes Making Car Loan Interest Tax Deductible" by Joe Lancaster
"Instead of Vote-Buying Tax Promises, Let's Have Real Plans for Tax Relief" b...
2024-10-141h 07Qualified OpinionsThe Presidential Debate: Policy TakeawaysDonald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off this week in the second Presidential Debate—and it was as lively as you'd expect. But when we cut through the noise, what do we see in terms of policy and programs? What policy direction would each candidate take the country? National Review Institute fellow Dominic Pino and Americans for Prosperity Vice President Akash Chougule join Veronique to break it down on this special episode of Qualified Opinions.
2024-09-1354 minThe Reason RoundtableWhat Libertarians Would Ask Trump and Harris at the DebateIn this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman discuss the Justice Department's press release on Russian "government-directed foreign malign influence campaigns" and reveal which questions they would ask Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in tomorrow's presidential debate.
02:34—Russian "government-directed foreign malign influence campaigns"
22:19—What would the editors ask candidates at the presidential debate?
40:06—Weekly Listener Question
45:58—Hunter Biden pleads guilty
48:10—This week's cultural recommendations
Send your questions to roundtable@reason.com. Be sure to include your social media handle and the cor...
2024-09-091h 00Qualified OpinionsEconomics and Spending, National and LocalJoining the show today is Vance Ginn. Vance is the founder and president of Ginn Economic Consulting, where he leverages data-driven insights to shape economic policy discussions across the nation. Over the course of the show, Veronique and Vance discuss state and local government spending, federal spending, and the connection between the two.
2024-09-0556 minQualified OpinionsWomen and the EconomyThe right and the left seem to have a lot of opinions about women and fertility, most of them not super productive. What would be a productive way to approach these conversations? Veronique is joined by Clara Piano, Susannah Barnes, and Anna Claire Flowers to discuss.
2024-08-2859 minQualified OpinionsRudderless Policy Direction of Harris WalzFor all the buzz about the Harris Walz 2024 campaign, the policy substance of the campaign has been light to non-existent thus far. What would policy look like under a Kamala Harris presidential administration? In this special episode of Qualified Opinions, Veronique sits down with Dominic Pino and Akash Chougule to break down the potential policy direction of Harris and what we saw at the DNC this week. Dominic Pino is Thomas L. Rhodes Journalism Fellow at the National Review Institute and the host of AIER's Econception Podcast. Akash is the Deputy Director of...
2024-08-2359 minQualified OpinionsExploring the Crossroads of Politics and BusinessAs we navigate an era where corporate influence and political power are more intertwined, scrutinized, and tense than ever, Veronique de Rugy dives into the fascinating intersection of politics and business with her guest, Tevi Troy. Tevi Troy is a Senior Fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center, a former Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, and a best-selling author. See his latest book, released August 20th, The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry.
2024-08-2153 minQualified OpinionsThe Conservative Debate Over In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a debate dividing conservatives. One side views IVF as a family-supporting technology that helps couples struggling with fertility, while the other side argues that IVF raises moral concerns about the sanctity of human life. What should we make of the debate? Vanessa Brown Calder joins Veronique de Rugy to discuss in this episode of Qualified Opinions. Vanessa Brown Calder is director of opportunity and family policy studies at the Cato Institute, where she focuses on policies that support family and increase opportunity.
2024-08-1450 minQualified OpinionsA Life for Liberty with Randy BarnettRandy Barnett joins host Veronique de Rugy today to discuss the future of originalism, individual liberty, and his latest book, A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist. Randy E. Barnett is the Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at the Georgetown University Law Center and is the Faculty Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution.
2024-07-311h 03Qualified OpinionsThe Trump Assassination Attempt and our HistoryThe attempt on Donald Trump's life has shocked the country—so much so that the Director of the Secret Service has resigned. The shock and fear are understandable, given this is the first major assassination attempt since Ronald Reagan. But how does the modern period compare to the rest of American history? What can we learn from assassination attempts in the past, and how do they differ from now? Tevi Troy joins Veronique de Rugy to discuss. Tevi Troy is a Senior Fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center, a former Deputy Secretary of Health and Hu...
2024-07-2450 minQualified OpinionsThe Vanishing Free Trade Consensus with Scott LincicomeWith protectionist policy on the rise both to the left and the right of American politics, we are left with a burning question: What happened to the free trade consensus? This week, Veronique de Rugy sits down with Scott Lincicome to discuss the modern state of trade policy and global economics. Scott Lincicome is the Cato Institute's Vice President of General Economics and the Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies.
2024-07-171h 02Qualified OpinionsGhosted with Nancy FrenchJoining Qualified Opinions today is Nancy French, who discusses the changing political landscape, her career path, and being the writer behind the name. Nancy French is a best-selling ghostwriter and author of her memoir, Ghosted: An American Story.
2024-07-1057 minQualified OpinionsThe Child Tax Credit: To Expand or not to Expand?To expand or not to expand the child tax credit is a key issue that consumes a lot of ink on the right and on the left. What is the best path forward? Kevin Corinth sits down with host Veronique de Rugy to discuss. Kevin Corinth is a senior fellow and the deputy director of the Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he researches economic mobility, poverty, safety net programs, homelessness, social capital, and other issues.
2024-07-0354 minQualified OpinionsIs Inflation the Product of Greed?Is inflation really the product of greed? Do greater economic means equal less incentive for competition? What is the right approach to antitrust policy? Veronique de Rugy sits down with Brian Albrecht to discuss. Brian Albrecht is Chief Economist of the International Center for Law & Economics (ICLE), which he joined in February 2022. In his role, he is responsible for the application and integration of theoretical and empirical economic methodologies into ICLE's research.
2024-06-2650 min
Liberty + LeadershipHow Family Policy Impacts the Entire Economy with Dr. Veronique de RugyWhat is the impact of expanding government roles on family policies? This week, Dr. Veronique de Rugy joins host Roger Ream for a critical conversation on economic freedom, including her takes on policy and ideological differences among the left and right. Dr. de Rugy compares their approaches to expanded government involvement in areas such as paid family leave, childcare subsidies, and tax credits. From economic insights involving women in the workforce to the future of Social Security, Dr. de Rugy provides a compelling assessment of federal intervention and challenges popular stances of modern economics.Dr. de Rugy...
2024-06-2637 min
Conservative Commandos Radio Show#CONSERVATIVE-COMMANDOS #Logan-Church #Veronique-de-Rugy #Supreme-Court #Red-States #Trump-verdict #illegal-immigrants #NumbersUS 6-25-246-25-24 Conservative Commandos: TOPIC: Freed Gaza hostage tells horrors of his captivity!!LOGAN CHURCH..CatholicVote, National Political Director. "For over eight years, Logan Church has been an emerging leader in the campaign world. Having worked on over a dozen campaigns in six states, Logan dedicated her career to electing quality candidates to public office. Now, Logan continues that dedication in her work with CatholicVote as their National Political Director. She spends her time assessing races and initiatives nationwide in order to ensure CatholicVote is empowered to make a difference on the ground." TOPIC: Kentucky court protects 6 states fr...
2024-06-262h 00
Let People ProsperImprove Immigration by Strengthening American Values with Dr. Veronique de Rugy| LPP ep. 102
Join me for Episode 102 of the Let People Prosper Show to hear a deep discussion with the fantastic Dr. Veronique (Vero) de Rugy, the George Gibbs Chair in Political Economy and Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, who migrated from France to America.
We Explore:
-How the entrepreneurial spirit contributes to immigration between countries.
- What the differences are between national conservatism and classical liberalism.
- Which policies would improve the economic and fiscal picture.
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2024-06-2537 minQualified OpinionsBreaking Economic Pessimism with Jeremy HorpedahlAmerica's economic dynamism attracts immigrants from all over the world and has served as a beacon of hope for decades—however, today, Americans are more pessimistic about the future than ever. What can be done about it? Host Veronique de Rugy sits down with Jeremy Horpedahl to discuss. Dr. Horpedahl is the Director of ACRE and an associate professor of economics at the University of Central Arkansas. His research has been published in Econ Journal Watch, Constitutional Political Economy, the Atlantic Economic Journal, Public Choice, and Public Finance and Management.
2024-06-171h 01Qualified OpinionsNational Conservatism vs. American Conservatism with Charles KeslerThe New Right and the Old Right are increasingly the major factions of conservatism today. Where do they diverge? And are there seldom spoken areas of convergence? Joining Veronique de Rugy is Charles Kesler, who will explore the landscape of American conservatism today. Charles Kesler is a Senior Fellow of the Claremont Institute, Editor of the Claremont Review of Books, host of Claremont's The American Mind video series, and the Dengler-Dykema Distinguished Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna College.
2024-06-051h 09Qualified OpinionsNew Tax Proposals Are Threatening Retirement PlansWith Social Security and Medicare set to become insolvent in less than 10 years, the federal government is becoming increasingly desperate for new sources of revenue. The new big idea is to raise money by ending the tax treatment of 401k and other tax-deferred retirement plans. Veronique de Rugy sits down with Jason Fichtner to discuss the threat this poses to America's future retirement savings. Jason J. Fichtner is Chief Economist at the Bipartisan Policy Center and Executive Director of the Retirement Income Institute, Alliance for Lifetime Income.
2024-05-2955 minQualified OpinionsThe War on Prices with Ryan BourneHow real is greedflation? Do women actually pay a pink tax? Do price controls actually help make things more affordable? These are the questions Ryan Bourne seeks to answer with Veronique de Rugy on this episode of Qualified Opinions. Ryan Bourne is the R. Evan Scharf Chair for the Public Understanding of Economics at Cato and is the author of several books, including Economics In One Virus and The War on Prices. He also writes in many notable publications on topics including fiscal policy, inequality, minimum wage, infrastructure spending, the cost of living, and rent c...
2024-05-2259 minQualified OpinionsBuild, Baby, Build with Bryan CaplanIn a world increasingly tangled in regulatory red tape and bureaucratic inertia, many across the country have stood up to address the issue of housing shortages and affordability. The "Yes in My Back Yard" (YIMBY) movement is gaining momentum across the country, and Bryan Caplan's new book Build, Baby, Build captures its essence. Listen as Veronique de Rugy and Caplan discuss. Bryan Caplan is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center and a professor of economics at George Mason University. Caplan is also the author of The Myth of the Rational Voter: Wh...
2024-05-161h 04
2024-05-1510 minQualified OpinionsEnding the War on the American Middle ClassBeing middle class in America used to mean something. It was something socially transformative and even revolutionary. What happened? These are the ideas Christine Rosen writes on in her recent article for Commentary, "The Elite War on the American Middle Class—and How to End It." Christine sits down with host Veronique de Rugy to discuss what has happened to America's middle class and how we can turn the tide. Christine Rosen is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where she focuses on American history, society and culture, technology, and feminism.
2024-05-0256 minQualified OpinionsWhat About Japan? with David Bahnsen: Part 2With the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio approaching 180%, Americans are getting increasingly concerned about the future of our economy. Strangely, however, Japan's debt-to-GDP ratio is over 250%, and it has not seen any inflationary crisis so far. What does this mean, and what should the takeaway be for America? In part two of his interview with host Veronique de Rugy, David Bahnsen delves deeper into Japan's historical economic landscape and what we can learn from it. David Bahnsen is the founder and managing partner of The Bahnsen Group, a national private wealth management firm managing over $4 billion...
2024-04-2435 minQualified OpinionsDefying the Birth Dearth with Catherine PakalukNewspapers have been reporting on demographic challenges and birth declines in nations across the world. How hard will these problems hit the United States, and what can be done to counter them? Host Veronique de Rugy sits down with social science trailblazer Dr. Catherine Pakaluk to discuss her research into the relationship between family structure and economic outcomes. Pakaluk is an Associate Professor at the Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America, where she established the Social Research academic area. She is also the author of a forthcoming book, Hannah's Children: The W...
2024-04-171h 03Qualified OpinionsThe True Meaning of Work With David Bahnsen: Part 1Work-life balance has been in the news a lot in recent years. Young people have been quiet quitting. Bernie Sanders wants Americans to work only 32 hours per week. Gen Zers have surpassed Baby Boomers in the workforce and are demanding employers establish a company's purpose in a way that contributes to a better society. Veronique de Rugy sits down for a discussion with David Bahnsen to discuss these trends and cuts through the noise to pinpoint the true meaning of work. David Bahnsen is the founder and managing partner of The Bahnsen Group, a national...
2024-04-0952 minQualified OpinionsFamily Unfriendly with Tim CarneyBirth rates are falling. Parents and kids are stressed out. Mental health issues among kids are on the rise. What made raising kids much harder than it needs to be? Tim Carney joins host Veronique de Rugy to discuss the contemporary challenges facing parenting and what we can do about it. Timothy P. Carney is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he works on civil society, family, localism, religion in America, economic competition, and electoral politics. He is concurrently a senior columnist at the Washington Examiner.
2024-04-021h 06Qualified OpinionsHow Much Tax is Too Much Tax?California's top income tax rate stands at 13.3%, whereas Arizona's sits at 2.5%. When are income taxes so high that they become counterproductive? At what point is a state income tax rate high enough to incentivize leaving the state? Host Veronique de Rugy sits down with economist Joshua Rauh to discuss these questions and more. Joshua Rauh is the Ormond Family Professor of Finance at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. He leads the Hoover Institution State and Local Government Initiative.
2024-03-2654 minQualified OpinionsHow Not to Reduce the DebtThe Republican Chairman of the House Budget Committee made news recently when he announced that if Republicans are serious about fixing Washington D.C.'s finances, they'll have to talk about raising taxes. But with how fast deficit spending has accelerated, how much would tax rates have to increase to solve the problem? Which areas of federal spending need a second look? What is the trajectory of entitlement spending? Host Veronique de Rugy sits down with Adam Michel to discuss America's finances and the growing realities we will face in the coming years. Adam Michel...
2024-03-1551 min
The Lunch Hour with Federal NewswireEp. 74 - Veronique DeRugyVeronique de Rugy is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Her primary research interests include the US economy, the federal budget, homeland security, taxation, tax competition, and financial privacy. Her popular weekly charts, published by the Mercatus Center, address economic issues ranging from lessons on creating sustainable economic growth to the implications of government tax and fiscal policies. She has testified numerous times in front of Congress on the effects of fiscal stimulus, debt and deficits,and regulation on the economy.De Rugy writes regular columns for Reason magazine and...
2024-03-1141 min
The Lunch Hour with Federal NewswireEp. 74 - Veronique DeRugyVeronique de Rugy is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Her primary research interests include the US economy, the federal budget, homeland security, taxation, tax competition, and financial privacy. Her popular weekly charts, published by the Mercatus Center, address economic issues ranging from lessons on creating sustainable economic growth to the implications of government tax and fiscal policies. She has testified numerous times in front of Congress on the effects of fiscal stimulus, debt and deficits,and regulation on the economy.De Rugy writes regular columns for Reason magazine and...
2024-03-1141 minQualified OpinionsLina Khan's Upending of Antitrust Law with Adam WhiteFederal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan's meteoric rise turned antitrust and administrative precedent on its head. How did this rise come about? What impact has Khan already had on corporate America? How will her tenure as the top antitrust cop change the future of administrative precedent? Adam White joins host Veronique de Rugy to discuss these questions and more. Adam White is a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and the Co-Director of Scalia Law School's C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State.
2024-03-0753 min
How The World WorksVeronique De RugyKevin D. Williamson sits down with Mercatus Center Senior Research Fellow Veronique De Rugy to discuss the work she does, jobs she's had, and policy ideas for helping workers and employers get the most out of the work they do.
2023-08-291h 06
The Ezra Klein ShowA Libertarian and I Debate the Debt CeilingOn Jan. 19, the United States officially hit its debt limit. In response, the Treasury Department began using accounting maneuvers known as “extraordinary measures” to continue paying the government’s obligations temporarily. But according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, that money could run out as soon as June 1. If the United States hasn’t raised or suspended its borrowing cap, known as the debt ceiling, by then, America will default on its debt.But Republicans are currently refusing to raise the debt ceiling until their policy demands are met. Negotiations between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the Biden administ...
2023-05-1656 min
Acton LineA Closer Look at Aircraft Industrial PolicyThe last time you took a commercial airline flight, odds are that you were on a plane that was manufactured by one of two companies: American-based Boeing, or French-based Airbus. Together, these two companies have almost the entire market for commercial airplanes.A piece published recently at the website American Compass makes the argument that Airbus is a success story for industrial policy: European government decided they needed to compete with foreign manufacturers of airplanes, they made the public-money backed investments, and propelled Airbus past Boeing and others to be the world leader....
2023-05-0354 min
Libre-échange06 – Véronique de Rugy - Avons-nous besoin des plans de relance de l’économie ?L’animateur Kevin Brookes revient avec l’économiste Véronique de Rugy (chercheuse au Mercatus Center) sur les plans de relance de l’économie régulièrement mis en œuvre en situation de crise. Après avoir présenté les effets attendus de ces politiques publiques, ils analysent les difficultés à atteindre leurs objectifs et de leurs effets inattendus.
2023-05-0142 min
Bob Zadek ShowVeronique de Rugy on Airline BailoutsWe all remember the bank bailouts of 2008, but almost nobody talks about the more recent COVID bailouts. $50 billion here; $25 billion there – pretty soon we're talking about real money. The airlines were one of several industries that enjoyed special treatment from the federal government on the grounds that they constituted an "essential business." What would happen if the airports shut down completely? Sounds scary.But the airline industry was never at risk of disappearing, notes Veronique de Rugy, a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. In a series of policy briefs co-authored with air travel guru...
2023-01-0152 min
The Bob Zadek ShowShining a Spotlight on the Stealth Airline BailoutsWe all remember the bank bailouts of 2008, but almost nobody talks about the more recent COVID bailouts. $50 billion here; $25 billion there – pretty soon we're talking about real money. The airlines were one of several industries that enjoyed special treatment from the federal government on the grounds that they constituted an "essential business." What would happen if the airports shut down completely? Sounds scary.But the airline industry was never at risk of disappearing, notes Veronique de Rugy, a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. In a series of policy briefs co-authored with air travel guru Ga...
2023-01-0152 min
The Law & Liberty PodcastAmerica's Economic CrossroadsBrian A. Smith: Welcome to Liberty Law Talk. This podcast is a production of the online journal, Law and Liberty, and hosted by our staff. Please visit us at lawliberty.org. And thank you for listening. Samuel Gregg: Welcome to Liberty Law Talk. My name is Sam Gregg, and I'm distinguished fellow in political economy at the American Institute for Economic Research, and I'm also contributing editor at Law and Liberty, part of the Liberty Fund Network. Thanks for joining us today. Classical liberalism and classical liberal ideas have long played an outsized...
2022-12-0236 min
French RUGBY CONNECTIONS with Veronique Landew & Bill HooperOh, What a rugby night!This week, The Rugy award night aka la nuit du rugby took place in Paris, in which the English Zach Mercer won the award for the best Top14 player and Antoine Dupont as the best international player. Quelle surprise....not! We review the top 14 and Pro D2 and talk about the latest Rugby news and Tom's homage to Jonny Wilkson on his roof. Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the podcast with the French flair!
2022-09-2928 min
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2022-06-2459 min
Acton LineThe problem of industrial policyIndustrial policy is making a comeback in political discourse as a key issue to be tackled in maintaining America’s dominance internationally. Industry has always been a greater reflection of the trademarks of America; its efficiency, economic values, and its entrepreneurial spirit. However, in America’s current understanding of industrial policy, among other issues, it leans towards the government seizing the role of the market for itself; to control the economy in job opportunities and losses, unaccompanied by the natural flow of the market.In this episode, Dr. Samuel Gregg, Acton Institute’s director of research is joi...
2021-07-2148 min
Made In America with Rich RoffmanSCOTUS deals blow to unions/Tentative infrastructure deal reachedJoshua Thompson-Pacific Legal FoundationVeronique de Rugy Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center
2021-06-2939 min
How Do We Fix It?Tough Lessons From Economics. Veronique de Rugy"We should be humble all the time," says Veronique de Rugy of her study of economics. "There's always something I realize that I didn't understand." In this episode, we discuss the rigorous questions economists need to ask themselves when analyzing the likely impacts of public policies: Questions rarely asked by politicians and others in the public square. We look at the perils of cronyism, the shortcomings of the Ex-Im Bank, growing federal budget deficits, and the unfairness of the highly complex U.S. tax system.Veronique is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus...
2021-05-2838 min
Extreme Mortman$1.9T Stimulus Bill w/ Veronique de Rugy, Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus CenterVeronique de Rugy joins to discuss the $1.9 trillion dollar COVID-19 relief bill and how it impacts the United State's already growing federal debt…which is now exceeding $28 trillion dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-03-1234 min
Mercatus Policy DownloadThe Best Arguments For and Against Paid Federal LeaveWelcome to the Bridge Policy Download produced by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Today, we’re bringing you the audio from a recent virtual congressional briefing we held on the best arguments for and against paid federal leave. It is often noted that the United States is the only industrialized country without a federal paid leave program. While true, Dr. Veronique de Rugy points out that this doesn't necessarily mean that women in countries that have such government-mandated programs are doing better than women in the United States. In this Congressional staff briefing, de...
2020-12-2934 min
InfluenceWatch PodcastEpisode 147: RIP Dr. Walter Williams (with guest Veronique de Rugy)In this episode: Last week, free-market economics lost one of its greatest evangelists: George Mason University professor, occasional Rush Limbaugh Program substitute host, book author, syndicated columnist, and Capital Research Center Advisory Board member Dr. Walter Williams. Joining us to reflect on Williams’s life and legacy is one of his colleagues, Mercatus Center scholar and columnist Veronique de Rugy. For additional reading: Thomas Sowell: Walter E. Williams 1936-2020 Free to Choose Network: Walter Williams: Suffer No Fools Foundation for Economic Education: Book Review: South Africa’s War Against Capitalism by Walter E. Williams Marginal Revolution: The Great Walter Williams, Radi...
2020-12-0517 min
Women in EconomicsWomen in Economics: Veronique de Rugy"Don't be shy about giving an opinion," says Veronique de Rugy, senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and syndicated columnist. She talks about her research on the federal budget, taxation and financial privacy, and using data visualization to educate the public.
2020-11-1827 minWomen in EconomicsWomen in Economics: Veronique de Rugy“Don’t be shy about giving an opinion,” says Veronique de Rugy, senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and syndicated columnist. She talks about her research on the federal budget, taxation and financial privacy, and using data visualization to educate the public.
2020-11-1827 min
She ThinksWhat Our Growing National Debt Means for the FutureVeronique de Rugy joins this week’s episode to discuss the national debt, which totals over $26 trillion dollars. As Congress debates more COVID-19 funding packages, we consider the future of our country with an ever-increasing debt and what it will take for Washington to control spending and stick to a budget. Veronique de Rugy is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and a nationally syndicated columnist. Her primary research interests include the US economy, the federal budget, homeland security, taxation, tax competition, and financial privacy. Her charts, articles, and commentary have been featured in a...
2020-07-0329 minMercatus Policy DownloadThe Best and Worst Ideas to Address Future Economic Challenges Post COVID-19As the COVID-19 pandemic enters a preliminary phase of economic recovery, questions about how we respond is of concern to lawmakers, economists, and others. Veronique de Rugy and Michael Strain are experts at understanding “big picture” economic implications of different policy options. They will review the three best and three worst ideas that have been put forward for economic recovery thus far. To add to our ongoing COVID-19 policy webinar series, this conversation covers: Three key policies that are the most useful in helping to encourage economic recovery Three policies, both implemented and under consideration, that are like...
2020-06-1644 min
Sphere PodcastShould the United States Mandate Paid Family Leave?As families try to balance work and childcare, a popular answer is to have government mandate paid family leave. Will mandating paid leave help families or could a law hurt the very workers it is meant to help? Veronique de Rugy, senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center and adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute; Rachel Greszler, research fellow at the Heritage Foundation; and Camille Busette, director and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution will discuss in this episode: should the United States mandate paid family leave?Learn More: "COVID-19 Is Not a Good Reason to Enact a Permanent...
2020-05-1429 min
The Liam McCollum ShowEp. 13 Dr. Veronique de Rugy on Coronavirus Economics and Pointless RegulationsEp. 13 Dr. Veronique de Rugy on Coronavirus Economics and Pointless Regulations by Liam McCollum
2020-04-1132 minTrade Matters10. What Trade Statistics Can—and Can’t—Tell UsMercatus Center Senior Research Fellow Dr. Christine McDaniel explains why traditional trade statistics have not kept up with changes in how trade actually happens—and how this can distort our understanding of trade. She describes how two trends—trade in value added and trade in services—lead to misinterpretations of our trade data and discusses how our approach may need to change. She also walks through the unintended consequences of U.S. trade remedy regulations and describes her number one recommendation for changing U.S. trade law. Opinions expressed on Trade Matters are solely those of the guest or host and no...
2020-03-0300 min
Unlock Your Wealth TodayEconomics of Eyelashes Featuring Veronique de Rugy Why the Economics of Vanity Matter Mistakenly we believe that price indicates quality however, as we learn in this episode, unnecessary licensing and government over-regulation can create artificially high pricing with no bearing on quality in the beauty business. Veronique de Rugy joins Heather Wagenhals to discuss the failings of government-mandated licensing for certain professions. Who's On: Veronique de Rugy is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and a nationally syndicated columnist. Her primary research interests include the US economy, the fed...
2019-09-2011 min
Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim WoodsTalking Freedom, Economics and Passion with French Firebrand Veronique de RugyEconomist and French Firebrand Veronique de Rugy Visits Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Welcome to the Way the Renaissance Man podcast. This is a show about ideas, personal empowerment, and celebrating the rational life. Our goal is to help each other discover the tools needed to better focus our minds, integrate our thoughts with actions, and live the lives we really want with your host Jim Woods. Who's On: This episode, Jim speaks with one of his favorite economists and writers, Veronique de Rugy, Senior Research Fellow at...
2019-08-2015 min
Unlock Your Wealth TodayFreedomFest Live Las Vegas Edition Featuring Jim WoodsFreedomFest at the Paris Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada was epic. Last week brought together some of the brightest minds in the world to debate, appreciate, celebrate, preserve and protect liberty and freedom in what is called, "The Largest Gathering of Free Minds." Unlock Your Wealth Today is a proud FreedomFest media sponsor and we interviewed everyone we could get a camera in front of to explain why your must have personal and political freedom in order to have financial freedom. In this episode, I broadcasted live from the event floor on media row with my special guest co-host...
2019-07-2623 minThe Bob Zadek ShowVeronique de Rugy on the Gender Pay Gap5 Things You Need to Know about Rent Control.The Politics: Kamala Harris is making a plan for “Holding Corporations Accountable for Pay Inequality in America” a plank of her presidential campaign. She says it’s about #EqualPayforEqualWork, but by calling for pay for the women’s soccer players - who clearly do not perform the same job as men’s soccer players - casts her sincerity into question.The Data: Even Vox.com admits that the gender pay gap is primarily a “working mother” pay gap. In Vox’s Netflix original series, “Explained,” Veronique explains that the $0.79 number you always he...
2019-06-1752 min
Heard at HeritageWhy Women Should Demand Less Government in their LivesThe only program of its kind, the Conservative Women's Network is made up of nearly 1,000 women in the Washington, D.C. area. Often broadcast by C-SPAN to 90 million viewers, these monthly luncheons are co-hosted by the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute and The Heritage Foundation. CWN provides women with a forum for becoming informed on current issues, networking with area professionals, and the chance to listen to conservative leaders.Veronique de Rugy is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and a nationally syndicated columnist. Her primary research interests include the US economy, the federal...
2018-11-1658 min
Cato Event PodcastParental Leave: Is There a Case for Federal Action?Paid family leave has become an issue of national significance, and some policymakers think the federal policy status quo is insufficient. As a result, in 2017 congressional Democrats proposed funding leave through payroll taxes on businesses and workers, and the Trump administration suggested providing paid parental leave through state unemployment insurance. In 2018, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) proposed legislation allowing workers to dip into Social Security retirement benefits to cover paid leave.Please join us for a conversation about paid family leave and current federal proposals for paid leave. Emily Ekins, director of polling at Cato Institute, will provide a first look...
2018-10-1200 minMercatus Policy DownloadIs Tax Reform 2.0 Coming Soon?Last month, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady released what he’s calling a “listening session framework” for a second bite at the tax reform apple. While many thought that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed last December would be the last we’d hear about tax reform for at least a few years, Brady’s framework gives us the outline for what’s been dubbed “Tax Reform 2.0.” The plan includes permanent tax cuts, new savings vehicles for families, retirees, and students, and reforms aimed at removing, quote, “barriers to growth.” Since this comes right in...
2018-09-0444 min
Conservative CommandoConservative Commandos - 6/18/18Veronique de Rugy is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She is also a nationally syndicated columnist. Her primary research interests include the US economy, federal budget, homeland security, taxation, and financial privacy. She often focuses on the importance of economic growth. TOPIC...We will talk with Veronique about the so-called head tax that Seattle just passed and intends to impose on employers. The City claims it will help fight homelessness. But what it will likely do is increase unemployment and fuel homelessness. Under the tax, retail giants like Starbucks and Amazon will...
2018-06-182h 00Conservative CommandoConservative Commandos - 5/18/18Veronique de Rugy is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She is also a nationally syndicated columnist. Her primary research interests include the US economy, federal budget, homeland security, taxation, and financial privacy. She often focuses on the importance of economic growth. TOPIC...We will talk with Veronique about the so-called head tax that Seattle just passed and intends to impose on employers. The City claims it will help fight homelessness. But what it will likely do is increase unemployment and fuel homelessness. Under the tax, retail giants like Starbucks and Amazon will...
2018-05-181h 59
The Bill Walton ShowSteve Moore and Veronique de Rugy talk China and Trade with BillSteve Moore and Veronique de Rugy talk China and Trade with Bill
2018-03-1225 minThe Bill Walton ShowSteve Moore and Veronique de Rugy talk China and Trade with BillSteve Moore and Veronique de Rugy talk China and Trade with Bill
2018-03-1225 minConservative CommandoConservative Commandos - 2/1/17CONSERVATIVE COMMANDOS RADIO SHOW... www.ccrshow.com.TODAYS GUESTS AND TOPICSFormer Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. is a primary care physician. who represented the 10th Congressional District of Georgia. While serving in Congress, he was appointed to the House Homeland Security Committee, the House Committee on Natural Resources, and served as Chairman of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee for the House Science and Technology Committee. TOPIC... THE BAN ON TRAVEL FROM THE MIDDLE EASTVeronique de Rugy is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Her primary research interests...
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