Prosperity Podcast #82: Why Do You Need a Permission Slip to Work?
The percentage of workers who are required to get a government license just to work is at an all-time high. From florists to hair stylists,...
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The AFP Prosperity Podcast features discussion on the issues of the day from Americans for Prosperity policy experts and special guests.
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20 episodesProsperity Podcast #81: What the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Means for You
The House of Representatives passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last week, a huge step in the right direction for tax reform. The Senate is no...
Prosperity Podcast #80: Honest Ads Act is a Threat to Free Speech
After the 2016 elections, it was revealed that foreign agents bought around $100,000 in social media ads. In response, some members of the H...
Prosperity Podcast #79: How An Obscure Law Delayed Aid to Puerto Rico
After Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria, much of the aid being sent to the island was delayed. But what caused this delay? It wa...
Prosperity Podcast #78: The Framework for Tax Reform is Here!
Everyday Americans and businesses have been burdened by an overly complicated and expensive tax code for years. The recently-released tax re...
Prosperity Podcast #77: Can Congress Scale Back Civil Asset Forfeiture?
Civil asset forfeiture, where law enforcement seizes a person’s property without ever charging them with a crime, has become one of the most...
Prosperity Podcast #76: Hurricane Harvey’s Aftermath: AFPF Steps Up
The wrath of Hurricane Harvey left thousands in desperate need of help. AFPF’s team mobilized right away to jump in and help in any way we c...
Prosperity Podcast #75: Are Democracy Vouchers Good or Bad for Democracy?
Should you be taxed to fund political campaigns? Seattle has experimented with so-called democracy vouchers, or tax financed campaigns, and...
Prosperity Podcast #74: It’s Time to Unrig the Economy
Does the tax code work for you or special interests? Deductions and loopholes favor those with lawyers who can navigate the complicated tax...
Prosperity Podcast #73: Will Social Security Be There for You?
Last week, Social Security Trustees released their report examining the health of the program. The results were not good. For the 7th year i...
Prosperity Podcast #72: Can Your State Pay the Bills?
You might be able to pay your bills but can your state? Ed is joined by Eileen Norcross, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center, to d...
Prosperity Podcast #71: Don’t Replace Obamacare. REPEAL It!
As Obamacare continues to crumble, the Senate is currently working on making improvements to its health care bill. In this episode, Generati...
Prosperity Podcast #71: What’s More Powerful Than $30 Million in Campaign Spending?
Tuesday’s special election in Georgia CD 6 saw a surprising result with Karen Handel defeating Jon Ossoff by 5 points. Why was this re...
Prosperity Podcast #70: ESAs – The Wave of the Future
Arizona has consistently been a leader in school choice, but a recent law is putting them lightyears ahead of other states. Education Saving...
Prosperity Podcast #69: Trump’s Paris Promise
Last week, President Trump kept his promise to leave the Paris climate agreement. Chrissy Harbin attended the announcement in rose garden an...
Prosperity Podcast #68: Who You Gonna Call for a Budget Shortfall?
The state of Louisiana has a billion dollar budget problem. This had led for some legislators to call for more taxes to fill the gap. When A...
Prosperity Podcast #67: Blocking the BAT
In his short time in the Senate, Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton has proven to be a leader on a number of issues. Mostly recently, he has taken...
Prosperity Podcast #66: The Buzzkill of Government Alcohol Monopolies
Did you know that Pennsylvania is one of two states in the country where the government controls both the wholesale and retail distribution...
Prosperity Podcast #65: Can You Even Say That at College Anymore?
Free speech is in a precarious state on college campuses. It seems every week there is a news story about students being silenced, speakers...
Prosperity Podcast #64: Can Congress Keep the Lights On?
Another Congress, another threat of a government shutdown. But is this threat the same as the ones we have seen in the past? Will special in...