The Policy Corner

By Josh Barker

Each week, Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale examines legislation being considered before Congress or the Michigan State Legislature. Listen to learn what effect the legislation might have and how i... more

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How many episodes does The Policy Corner have?

The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.

The Policy Corner episodes:

October 24, 2022 Presidential Election Reform Act
After January 6th, there has been a bipartisan move to clarify election procedures. The Presidential Election Reform Act is the result, though not everyone is on board. Josh Barker discusses what the bill would seek to do.
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October 10, 2022 Michigan Sales and Use Tax
Josh Barker looks at a proposed amendment to Michigan's Sales and Use Tax that would exempt from taxation automotive manufacturer rebates.
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6min
October 03, 2022 Michigan Supplemental Appropriations & SOAR
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses the new $1 billion appropriations bill that just passed the Michigan State Legislature, including its planned $846 million grant to the state's SOAR Fund.
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6min
September 26, 2022 American Data Privacy and Protection Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through some of the bipartisan reforms proposed in HR 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
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6min
September 19, 2022 Republican Student Loan Proposals
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through 3 Republican proposals to deal with the student loan crisis: Sen. Hawley's Skin in the Game Act, Sen. Rubio's LOAN Act, and Sen. Grassley's Know Before Your Owe Federal Student Loan Act.
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6min
September 12, 2022 CHIPS+
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses the CHIPS+ Act, a proposal to give subsidies to support domestic semiconductor manufacturing, scientific development, and more.
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September 05, 2022 Student Debt Forgiveness
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness proposal and discusses its likelihood, implications, support, and criticism.
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6min
August 29, 2022 Inflation Reduction Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through the Inflation Reduction Act and its background, proposals, and criticisms.
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6min
April 19, 2022 Federal Marijuana Legalization
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Marijuana Opportunity and Reinvestment and Expungement Act which seeks to legalize marijuana, place a tax on it, and use newly generated revenues to help those affected by the War on Drugs.
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6min
March 22, 2022 Securing a Strong Retirement Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at HR 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act which would change some rules surrounding 401(k) and related employer retirement plans.
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6min

FAQs about The Policy Corner:

How many episodes does The Policy Corner have?

The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.