This Week in Washington: Promised Tax Hikes, EPA's Pruitt, Trade with China (Audio: Interview)
On the weekend edition of Point of View, IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews joins Kerby Anderson and Penna Dexter to discuss the week's events in Washington. They tackle Democrats's promises to raise taxes, a brewing trade war with China, immigration, and how Scott Pruitt is doing at the EPA.
Both Parties Guilty of Economic Ignorance (Audio: Interview)
Economic ignorance has spilled over into both parties, says Tom Giovanetti in an interview with WAVA's Don Kroah. For the Democrats, it’s ignorance regarding tax cuts, and for Republicans, it’s illiteracy on trade policy and tariffs.
Brilliant Argument: Tax Reform Makes ACA Unconstitutional (Audio: Interview)
Joining WBOB’s Ed Dean, IPI resident scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews explains why the 20 states which have filed a new lawsuit against Obamacare have a brilliant argument in the wake of the new tax cut law.
Democrats Love to Hate Tax Reform (Audio: Interview)
In an interview with WIBA's Vicki McKenna, IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses the ironic political theater of Democrats continuing to disparage tax reform, even as tax reform continues to boost wages, create jobs, and repatriate tax dollars.
Tax Cuts and Oil Exports Driving Prosperity, Freedom (Audio: Interview)
Turn out “crumbs” feed people pretty well! In an interview with WBOB’s Ed Dean, IPI’s Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses how companies are boosting wages for their workers in the aftermath of the recent tax cut law, and how U.S. energy exports are helping to bring freedom to countries around the world.
How Trump 'Settled for More' on Tax Reform (Audio: Interview)
In this interview with WAVA's Don Kroah in Washington DC, IPI president Tom Giovanetti walks through the past 30 years discussing how tax reform remained out of reach, until President Trump.
Consumer Implications of the Tax Reform Law (Audio: Interview)
Dr. Merrill Matthews guest hosts nationally syndicated Point of View, speaking to taxpayer advocate Dan Pilla about the implications for consumers regarding the tax reform bill.
Don't Underestimate Trump's Tax Reform Achievement (Audio: Interview)
Tom Giovanetti warns conservatives to not underestimate the significance of President Trump's tax reform achievement, which has already done more for the economic health of the U.S. than the past four presidents combined.
Trump Presidency, Year Two (Audio: Interview)
In an interview with Genesis Communications Network nationally syndicated host Mike Siegel, IPI’s Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses five ways President Trump’s second year can eclipse his first.
Tax Reform Bill Means Gangbusters for Average Americans' Earnings (Audio: Interview)
In this interview with WIBA/WISN host Vicki McKenna, IPI’s Dr. Merrill Matthews explains how the Republican tax reform bill means huge returns for avearage Americans thanks to its impact on the stock market and economy. “A little tax cut for the middle and working classes pales in comparison to the benefits of a booming American economy,” he says.