Famed economist and author Art Laffer sits down with Trish Regan this week on the show.

Art shares some of his characteristic optimism, and says that despite the bumps in the road we're experiencing right now with our economy and markets, the future for this country looks fantastic.

Art predicts a tough first quarter followed by some solid growth as we head into the fall. They talk taxes, former president Regan (whom Art advised for most of the 80s), the Fed, and possible 2024 election contenders.Listen to the full episode for all the details.

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