With socialist policies coming from progressives and conservatives, it’s clear America’s political class — left and right — has lost its economic compass.

Headlines tell the story: student loan forgiveness, tariffs, income redistribution, protectionist trade. Each is a form of central planning that shifts decisions from people in markets to lawmakers and regulators in government. No wonder the economy feels stuck — with $37 trillion in national debt, a bloated Federal Reserve balance sheet, and growing doubts about the American Dream.

What we need is a practical, principled defense of free markets — and the courage to push leaders to embrace it, even when it’s politically inconvenient. 

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What happens when principles collide with politics—and you refuse to back down?

On this week’s Let People Prosper Show, I interview The Honorable Konni Burton, former Texas State Senator and Founder & CEO of The Texan. Konni has lived the journey from grassroots activist to policymaker to media entrepreneur—and she’s never wavered from putting liberty first.

We talk about her battles in the Texas Senate—taking on taxpayer-funded lobbying and corporate welfare long before it was fashionable—and her bold decision to start The Texan, an outlet built to restore integrity to journalism in Texas. Along the way, we dig into faith, family, free markets, and the future of conservatism in Texas.

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Economist Julian Simon said, “Energy is the master resource, because energy enables us to convert one material into another. As natural scientists continue to learn more about the transformation of materials from one form to another with the aid of energy, energy will be even more important.”

Energy powers our homes, fuels our industries, and drives the innovations that secure our future. However, when Washington attempts to micromanage the energy sector through regulations, subsidies, and political agendas, it distorts the market and drives up costs.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. When markets are free to work, America thrives. We’ve seen that energy abundance, competition, and innovation emerge naturally when government steps back and entrepreneurs step forward. The path to a stronger economy and a more reliable grid isn’t more government planning—it’s less!

In This Week’s Economy episode, I discuss how we got here, what’s at stake, and the four steps we must take to unleash America’s full energy potential. From ending regulations and subsidies, to rejecting ESG mandates, to fueling innovation, the blueprint is clear: trust markets, not bureaucrats, to power America’s future. 

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What if I told you the most important tool for building generational wealth isn't sitting in a 401(k)—it’s digital, decentralized, and already here?

This week on the Let People Prosper Show, I sat down with Stewart Arthur Pelto, host of Sat Chats, to talk about why Bitcoin is not just a financial instrument—it’s a movement. A movement about freedom, about family, and about finally reclaiming control of your financial future.

Stewart’s journey is compelling: from PAC manager to tech sales to now full-time Bitcoin evangelist. His passion isn’t just philosophical—it’s deeply personal. “I do it for my kids,” he told me. And frankly, that hit hard. Because Bitcoin isn’t just for the tech-savvy—it’s for anyone who wants real ownership in a world of manipulated, fiat money.

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In the name of “fixing” the economy, this administration has its hands deep in the market. From firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner to inserting itself into corporate deals and demanding a cut of it to imposing tariffs on Americans, President Trump is disrupting vital market signals. That’s no place for a president, especially in what should be a free-market capitalist system (it’s not).

There is a place for presidential leadership—urging fiscal discipline, lowering taxes, and cutting red tape. It’s encouraging to hear the president express interest in these areas, but continued actions will speak louder than words.

Meanwhile, Texas’ first special legislative session called by Governor Abbott to revisit bills he vetoed ended on Friday. How much progress was made?

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Is trade a tool of the elite—or the secret weapon of everyday Americans?

On this week’s Let People Prosper Show, I sit down with Bryan Riley, Director of the Free Trade Initiative at the National Taxpayers Union. Bryan has spent his career fighting for economic freedom and debunking the myths that protectionists love to spread—especially the idea that trade makes us weaker or poorer.

This episode is a crash course in real-world trade economics. We unpack NAFTA’s lasting legacy, challenge the narrative around trade deficits, and dismantle the idea that tariffs are a smart negotiating tool. Bryan argues that free trade embodies freedom in action—the ability for individuals to choose, compete, and prosper without government interference.

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I’m consistently inspired by the entrepreneurial journeys shared by my guests on the Let People Prosper Show. Their stories of building businesses, overcoming challenges, and innovating to improve lives remind me of the incredible value entrepreneurs bring to our world.

At the same time, it’s frustrating to see how policymakers can undermine entrepreneurship through higher taxes, regulatory hurdles, and other government interventions that stifle growth. This often stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of the crucial role businesses play in driving progress and prosperity.

In This Week’s Economy, I’m diving into the principles of entrepreneurship—why it’s so essential and why policies must support businesses to nurture the growth and prosperity they fuel. 

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We hear it all the time: the planet is doomed unless we regulate energy into the ground. But what if the real path forward is the opposite—more energy, fewer mandates, and stronger markets?

In this week’s Let People Prosper Show, I’m joined by Gabriella Hoffman, Director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at the Independent Women’s Forum and one of the most insightful voices in energy policy today. Gabriella brings a refreshing take to the conversation—rooted in liberty, informed by experience, and focused on prosperity through abundance.

We discuss her journey, from the daughter of Lithuanian immigrants to a leading advocate for market-based energy and conservation. We delve into the energy crisis in Europe, explore how over-regulation backfires, and discuss why America must resist the urge to centralize energy decisions in Washington, D.C.

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President Trump’s recent visit to the Federal Reserve was more than symbolic—it was a direct challenge. At a time when Americans are grappling with rising grocery bills, housing costs, and debt payments, the Fed is spending up to $3.1 billion to renovate its D.C. headquarters. Trump’s question—“What’s going on at the Fed?”—is one more people are starting to ask, and rightly so.

How do we actually spur growth? It’s encouraging to see the administration tackling that question, but some of the answers, like new tariffs, risk doing more harm than good by raising costs on American consumers.

In this week’s edition, we’ll dive into the latest trade developments, GDP and jobs reports, Texas’ special legislative session, the new Trump AI action plan, and more. 

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What’s going on in South Carolina? A lot more than people realize—and not all of it’s good.

In this week’s Let People Prosper Show, I sit down with Sam Aaron, Research Director at the South Carolina Policy Council and one of the most promising young voices in state-level policy today. Sam and I have worked together for years on the Responsible South Carolina Budget. In this episode, we dig into the real issues driving South Carolina’s future: from runaway spending to the need for bold tax reform, smarter judicial selection, and a stronger education marketplace.

Sam is clear-eyed and sharp-tongued. He’s not afraid to say it: "Government kind of sucks at everything." But that’s not defeatism—it’s a call to action. People in government need limits, people in markets need breathing room, and taxpayers need better advocates. This episode is all about what it’ll take to keep South Carolina competitive, accountable, and free.

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