Voters Chose Economic Liberty (Audio: Podcast)
IPI President Tom Giovanetti, solo this time, talks about how voters supported economic liberty up and down the ballot, even in blue states.
Consistency Checking Executive Orders (Audio: Interview)
In this discussion with 660AM the Answer's Mark Davis, IPI President Tom Giovanetti discusses Executive Orders and the danger of precedent.
2021 Budget Proposal: Where's the Cut? (Audio: Interview)
In an interview with WBOB’s Ed Dean, IPI resident scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses the 2021 Budget Proposal and belies the claim that there are any "cuts" in entitlement spending as the deficit continues to grow.
Looking at a More Balanced Assessment of the U.S.- China Trade Deal (Audio: Interview)
In an interview with WAVA's Don Kroah in Washington DC, IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews notes that although one of the president's top trade advisors sees nothing but positives from imposing tariffs, a more balanced view sees some positives, but many negatives.
Blue State Exodus (Audio: Interview)
Merrill Matthews joins the WBAP Morning News discussing his recent article about people leaving blue states for red ones, and how that momentum is picking up.
An Easy Way to Reduce Wealth Inequality (Audio: Interview)
In an interview with KMED's Bill Meyer in Medford, Ore., IPI resident scholar Merrill Matthews explains the difference between income inequality and wealth inequality and presents a solution millennials should rally around.
SECURE Act Prevents IRAs From Being Passed On (Audio: Interview)
The SECURE Act, which has passed the House and is expected to sail through the Senate, contains a harmful financing mechanism that will prevent IRAs from being passed on to the next generation. In an interview with KMED’s Bill Meyer in Medford, Oregon, IPI’s Tom Giovanetti says the legislation helps the government fund its debt at the expense of your children by forcing beneficiaries to empty all inherited IRAs within 10 years.
Trump's Mexican Tariffs (Audio: Interview)
Guest hosting 660 AM – The Answer’s Mark Davis Show, IPI board member Wade Emmert interviews IPI president Tom Giovanetti on President Trump’s threats to levy tariffs on Mexican imports over the state of the border.
Hits and Misses from the Texas Legislative Session (Audio: Interview)
Guest hosting Point of View, IPI’s Dr. Merrill Matthews reviews the 86th Texas Legislative Session with Former Texas state lawmakers Don Huffines and Ron Simmons, giving a close look at what happened with spending, property tax relief, school finance, and more.
Texas Tax Swap (Audio: Interview)
IPI president Tom Giovanetti joined 660 AM – The Answer’s Mark Davis discussing the Texas GOP leadership’s push for a sales tax increase to offset a property tax reduction.