Podcasts about fiscal cliff

This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith sit down with Georgia Barlow, Government Affairs Specialist at Metropolitan Area Planning Council, to discuss policies to increase state transportation funding as the MBTA faces its largest budget deficit next year. Plus, a preview of upcoming mayoral, senate, and gubernatorial elections in Massachusetts.

Trudeau claims his DEI choice is MORE important than United States' democracy.  Explosive revelations expose Justin Trudeau's treatment of women in his cabinet, featuring shocking testimony from former Liberal MP Selina Caesar-Chavannes. Watch as she reveals the frightening confrontation that made her "more scared than ever before" in the presence of Canada's self-proclaimed "feminist" leader. From aggressive phone calls to intimidation tactics, discover how Trudeau's public image contrasts sharply with his private behavior toward female colleagues. This exclusive breakdown includes Trudeau's recent controversial statements about women in politics, his clash with his own Finance Minister, and Elon Musk's brutal assessment of his leadership. Get the full story behind the political theater and understand why more women are speaking out against Trudeau's leadership style. See why this pattern of behavior raises serious questions about Trudeau's credibility and his government's commitment to women's advancement in Canadian politics. Watch now for the complete investigation into one of Canada's most controversial political figures and his complex relationship with power, privilege, and gender politics.#trudeau #canadianpolitics #justintrudeau #trudeaufeminismremarks #decisioncanadaCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:42 - Trudeau's Response to Border Crisis04:56 - Trudeau's Response to US Election06:53 - Celina Cesar-Chavannes on Trudeau11:45 - Trudeau's Skills: Nail-Hammering: Musk says "What and insufferable tool.."21:20 - Public Safety Committee Discussion23:43 - Rachel Gilmore Insights26:35 - Fall Economic Update Expectations27:07 - $20 Billion Deficit Analysis28:09 - Who Will Face the Fiscal Cliff?KRAYDEN'S RIGHT: RESOLVE TO RESISTThanks for watching to the end this really helps small channels like this!  I include Canadian NEWS LINKS of the articles I write in my video descriptions. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM JOIN THE KRAYDEN'S RIGHT RESISTANCE:-Stand on Guard Store Merch with a Message: https://standonguard.store/-Substack FREE or Paid Subscription: https://davidkrayden.substack.com/-Buy Me a Coffee (1 time support): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kraydensright-Join YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ED4fuuXo07MoobImXavaQ/joinLocals / Rumble Subscriber Option: https://kraydensright.locals.com/Pay Direct on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/standonguardMORE ways you can find and support my work:   -Krayden's Right Substack: https://davidkrayden.substack.com/-Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/KraydensRight-Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidKrayden-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KraydensRight-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KraydensRightwithDavidKrayden-Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-on-guard-with-david-krayden/id1684148154-Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YfyNi7gqJpRYS7iuGcWhw...✨FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for educational purposes only. This constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Title 17 U.S.C. section 106A-117 of the US Copyright Law.#davidkrayden #kraydensright #standonguard #cdnpoli #uspoli #ukpoli #news #independentjournalistsNEW!! You can now find Stand on Guard with David Krayden on most podcasts: Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Youtube music, Substack.

As election season heats up, how can investors keep their portfolios steady amid political swings?This week on Facts vs. Feelings, Libby Cantrill, Head of Public Policy, PIMCO, joins hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, to unpack the 2024 election's potential market impact. From rising deficits and tax reform to tariffs and a divided Congress, they explore why reacting emotionally to political shifts could undermine investment decisions.They also examine how new media like podcasts is reshaping voter engagement—and share strategies for staying calm and focused in high-stakes times.Key Highlights:Election Impact on Markets: Why sticking to portfolio fundamentals is critical amid election uncertaintyKey Election Themes: Likely shifts in deficits, tax reform, and tariffs, regardless of who winsPolling and Predictions: A look at tight races and the caution needed with prediction marketsMedia Shift: How new media is reshaping how voters engage in electionsCongressional Balance: Market risks and opportunities if Congress remains dividedPersonal Reflections: Libby's insights on stress management during an election yearAnd much more!Resources:Any questions about the show? Send it to us! We'd love to hear from you! factsvsfeelings@carsongroup.com Connect with Ryan Detrick: LinkedIn: Ryan DetrickX: Ryan DetrickConnect with Sonu Varghese: LinkedIn: Sonu VargheseX: Sonu VargheseConnect with Libby Cantrill: LinkedIn: Libby Cantrill, CFAPIMCO

In this episode of American Potential, guest host Drew Klein, Regional Vice President for Americans for Prosperity, speaks with Megan Novak, State Director of AFP Wisconsin, about the looming fiscal cliff and the critical need to make the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent. Novak shares the profound impact these tax cuts have had on small businesses across Wisconsin, from local pizza shops to family-owned farms, and explains how their expiration could hurt local economies and families. Novak also highlights the importance of AFP's annual Capital Conference, where state chapters meet with federal lawmakers to advocate for permanent tax reform and fiscal responsibility. Backed by the stories of everyday business owners, Novak illustrates how grassroots activism is key to driving real policy change. Tune in to learn how making tax cuts permanent would benefit businesses, employees, and communities across the nation.   Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com   Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/   X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod

In this episode of American Potential, guest host Ross Connolly, Northeast Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity, speaks with Tyler Lindholm, the State Director for AFP Wyoming and a self-proclaimed “crypto cowboy.” They dive into the looming fiscal cliff facing America in 2024 and the importance of grassroots efforts to hold lawmakers accountable. Tyler shares insights into the critical tax and spending issues at stake, including the expiration of the Trump tax cuts and the challenge of tackling $35 trillion in federal debt.   The conversation also explores the power of local advocacy, with Lindholm offering inspiring examples of Wyoming'sactivism, from knocking on thousands of doors to championing school choice. He emphasizes how the everyday actions of citizens—like sending a few letters to their representatives—can make a significant impact on the fiscal policies that affect all Americans. Tune in to learn how you can get involved in protecting freedom, fiscal responsibility, and opportunity in your community.   Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com   Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/   X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod

In this episode of American Potential, guest host David Thompson speaks with Henry Kriegel, Deputy State Director of Americans for Prosperity in Montana, about the impending "fiscal cliff" and its potential impact on Americans. Kriegel breaks down the key deadlines and provisions within the fiscal cliff, including the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and Affordable Care Act subsidies. He emphasizes the urgency of preserving tax cuts to alleviate the burden of inflation and rising costs of living on hardworking Montanans.   Kriegel also reflects on his 13 years with AFP and the organization's efforts to empower grassroots activism, advocate for education and healthcare reforms, and limit government overreach. He highlights the importance of citizen engagement and urges listeners to contact their representatives to protect economic freedom and individual opportunity. Tune in to hear how AFP is fighting to make sure that the fiscal cliff doesn't hinder prosperity and liberty for Americans.   Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com   Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/   X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod

Tommy talks to Jan Moller, Executive Director of Invest in Louisiana

Jay Keevan, candidate for IL-112 is in studio. He's running in a district that leans red, but has consistently been overwhelmed by democrat money. Can he pull it off?

This week on The Learning Curve co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and DFER’s Alisha Searcy interview Dr. Marguerite Roza from the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University. Dr. Roza explores the complexities of education finance and its impact on American K-12 education. She outlines the three phases of school funding over the past 40 years and their effect on equity and student achievement. […]

This week on The Learning Curve co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and DFER's Alisha Searcy interview Dr. Marguerite Roza from the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University. Dr. Roza explores the complexities of education finance and its impact on American K-12 education. She outlines the three phases of school funding over the past 40 years and their effect on equity and student achievement. She highlights that only about half of the K-12 education dollars fund student instruction, with significant money absorbed by the ever-expanding education bureaucracy. Dr. Roza discusses massive federal expenditures, such as COVID relief funds, emphasizing the need for better accountability. She examines the challenges faced by urban school districts with high per-pupil spending but low graduation rates and proficiency levels. Additionally, she explores the rise of private school choice programs and their accountability measures.

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In this episode, Susan Pendergrass speaks with Stephane Lavertu, Professor at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at Ohio State University and a Senior Research Fellow at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, about the so-called "fiscal cliff" in public education funding. They discuss the idea that returning to pre-pandemic funding levels constitutes a crisis, the implications of declining student enrollment, whether maintaining or increasing current funding levels is truly necessary, and more. Stéphane Lavertu's teaching and research focus on public administration, political economy, public policy analysis and evaluation, and education policy and governance. He has a doctorate in political science from the University of Wisconsin, a master's degree in education from Stanford University, and a bachelor's degree in political science from The Ohio State University. His interdisciplinary research examines the politics of public administration and the performance of public organizations, particularly in the context of K-12 education. He publishes in public administration journals such as Journal of Public Administration Research & Theory, Journal of Policy Analysis & Management and Public Administration Review; political science journals such as American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, and Journal of Politics; education journals such as Educational Evaluation & Policy Analysis and AERA Open; and economics journals such as Economics of Education Review, Journal of Public Economics, and Journal of Urban Economics. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Tommy talks to Steven Procopio, President of the Public Affairs Research Council (PAR)

As ridership continues to lag amid a stubbornly slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, cities experiment with free rides and micromobility to prove public transit's worth in worsening financial conditions. When New York Gov. Kathy Hochul spiked plans to implement congestion pricing in New York City, it took a much-anticipated annual injection of $1 billion out of the mix — just as public transit systems there and elsewhere were looking to the pricing scheme for some good news in an otherwise bleak fiscal landscape.In TFIC's occasional series, Your Mileage May Vary, senior writers Skip Descant of Government Technology and Jared Brey of Governing discuss the ramifications of Hochul's decision for transit systems across the country as concerns grow over a looming fiscal cliff from which they may not recover. At the same time, some regions are turning to new policy approaches, including fare-free rides and micromobility solutions, to reinforce the value they bring to their communities. SHOW NOTES Here are the top 5 takeaways from this episode: Congestion Pricing Pause in NYC: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul halted New York City's congestion pricing plan. The plan was set to generate $1 billion annually for public transit, critical for addressing financial shortfalls. Political and Financial Implications: Hochul's decision may be influenced by upcoming elections, aiming to avoid voter backlash. The halt leaves New York City's public transit without a vital funding source, exacerbating its financial crisis. Post-Pandemic Public Transit Crisis: Ridership plummeted during COVID-19 and is recovering slowly. Transit systems face significant budget deficits as they struggle to regain fare revenue and maintain service levels. Alternative Funding and Operations Strategies: Several regions are exploring fare-free rides and micromobility solutions to address budget shortfalls. These measures aim to cut costs and attract riders, but their long-term sustainability and effectiveness are uncertain. State and Local Government Responses: Some state and local governments are stepping in to cover budget gaps. The level of support varies in places from New York to Minneapolis, and the financial viability of transit systems heavily depends on continued government subsidies and innovative funding solutions. Related Links to stories referenced in the episode: Transit Agencies Must Replace Thousands of Maintenance Workers Why Some Cities Want to Combine Transit Agencies Resisting the Campaign for Safer Streets Eliminate Silos to Innovate Your Transportation System Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes. The main image for this story was created using DALL-E 3.  Subscribe to The Future In Context for free on YouTube or the podcast app of your choice — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy and Audible.

Amy Emmerich, a seasoned C-suite visionary media executive with a remarkable portfolio of Emmy award-winning original content, is a powerhouse in the media industry. Formerly serving as the CEO for the Miss Universe organization and the global President and Chief Content Officer at Refinery 29, Amy has a proven track record of inspiring real change and driving engaging conversations. Her passion for igniting culturally significant discussions and delivering tangible results through innovative programming makes her a driving force in media innovation and transformation. With a keen eye for empowering individuals navigating the digital media landscape. The key moments in this episode are: 00:02:24 - Career Journey 00:08:08 - Paving the Way in Media 00:13:02 - Seeding Important Information into Content  00:19:19 - The Fiscal Cliff and Self-Worth  00:23:22 - The State of Digital Media Connect with Amy Emmerich Website: amyemmerich.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amyemmerich Instagram: @amyemmerich   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai

This week Paul chats with Faye DiMassimo, CEO and Executive Director of Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) in Savannah, and soon to be Chief of Planning and Economic Development for the City of Savannah. Paul and Faye discuss the recent APTA Public Transit CEO Conference, Faye's career path (including recent promotion), and the innovations at CAT, including hybrid ferries, an electric microtransit pilot, and their long-term fiscal plan.They get into how CAT is preparing for the fiscal cliff as COVID federal relief runs out and challenges getting grants based on local matches. Faye reflects on how transit CEOs support each other in good times, and bad. Paul and Faye close with a special coda about new role in the City of Savannah, continuing her mission to improve public mobility for everyone in Savannah. The episode highlights the importance of community, equity, and sustainability in public transit.Next week we have repeat guest Dave Reage giving Paul a tour of Halifax by land and sea!Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.comHost: Paul ComfortProducer: Paul ComfortEditor and Writer: Tris HusseyExecutive Producer: Julie GatesSpecial thanks to:Brand design: Tina OlagundoyeSocial Media: Tatyana MechkarovaMarketing content, Transit Unplugged Newsletter, & transit puns: Tris HusseyIf you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn - Twitter - Threads- Instagram - FacebookSign up for the Transit Unplugged Newsletter00:05 Welcome to Transit Unplugged01:10 Interview with Faye DiMassimo01:56 Hosting the APTA CEO Summit in Savannah02:34 Challenges and Opportunities for Transit CEOs06:46 The Evolution of Faye's Career in Transit09:35 Inside Savannah's Transit System: CAT13:38 Savannah's Charm and History15:55 Innovations in Transit: Electric Microtransit and More17:41 Master Planning for the Future of Transit in Savannah19:48 Preparing for the Fiscal Cliff and Closing Thoughts24:56 Update to this interview28:04 Coming up next week on Transit UnpluggedDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

This week we're sharing a San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) forum on how a statewide coalition of transit advocates were able to organize a funding bridge to avert a fiscal cliff for transit operators in the state. The discussion led by SPUR's Laura Tolkoff, shares how they did it and what's next. Featured guests include... Laura Tolkoff / Interim Chief Policy Officer & Transportation Policy Director, SPUR       Rebecca Long / Director, Legislation & Public Affairs, Bay Area Metro       Cyrus Hall / Independent Sustainable Transportation Advocate       Zack Deutsch-Gross / Policy Director, Transform CA       Raayan Mohtashemi / Legislative Aide, Office of California State Senator Scott Wiener       Monique Webster / Regional Government Affairs Manager, SFMTA Adina Levin / Policy Director and Co-Founder, Seamless Bay Area *** Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

3/19/24: Live from Tandem Bagel: Cool Films with Larry Hott: "Remembering Gene Wilder." Spring? The Comedy Quiz with Maddy Benjamin, Scott Braidman & Mo McElligott. Amherst schools on the fiscal cliff? School Comm. member Jennifer Shiao responds. "The Celtification of Emily Dickinson" with Rosie Caine & Robert Boulrice.

3/18/24: Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle: school funding. Atty Luke Ryan on erroneous convictions. Hon. Michael Ponsor, federal judge and novelist, on "Point of Order." Northampton School Superintendent Dr. Portia Bonner: schools teetering on a fiscal cliff.

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In this episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank sits down with Paul Winfree, President and CEO of the Economic Policy Innovation Center, to dissect the looming fiscal challenges facing America. Winfree, an economic historian with a rich background in policy analysis, delves into the consequences of the U.S.'s soaring national debt, which threatens to surpass $34 trillion. Drawing from historical precedents, Winfree discusses the potential impacts of unchecked government spending and the critical need for fiscal reform.   Through a detailed exploration of economic policies, Winfree highlights the dangers of the current trajectory, including the impending fiscal cliff that could dramatically affect American lives. He critiques the exploitation of the COVID-19 pandemic for fiscal expansion, emphasizing the necessity to claw back unspent funds and reconsider pandemic-era healthcare expansions. Winfree advocates for a holistic approach to government spending, calling for strategic adjustments to entitlement programs and a reevaluation of federal and state expenditures.   The episode offers a compelling look at the intersection of economic theory and practical policy-making. Winfree's insights provide a roadmap for navigating out of fiscal irresponsibility towards a future marked by economic growth and stability. Through engaging anecdotes and a deep understanding of the U.S. economic system, Winfree challenges listeners to consider the long-term implications of current policies and the importance of informed civic engagement in shaping a prosperous American future.   Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com   Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/   X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod

Mary Danielsen talks to Julaine Appling of Wisconsin Family Council about a variety of issues that affect us all socially and morally. School Choice is one of the hot-button issues we will talk about because it is controversial only in that public school advocates claim it takes resources from the schools when actually it benefits overcrowded public schools. We will also talk about National Marriage Week and how that institution is the bedrock of a stable society. Religious Freedom, abortion laws in Wisconsin, and a hate-filled rant by a Wisconsin Imam round out a varied hour of talk.   Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

In Episode 22 of The Kershner Files, Dave starts the show by providing the Survival Realty, state gun show, and PM spot price updates. After that, he discusses the fiscal cliff, negative money supply, and unemployment lies the corrupt and illegitimate government is peddling. From there, Dave presents more proposed government and elitist control via digital ID. Dave closes the show with some levity in presenting a list of martial law movies/shows and an article for penicillin soup. Articles/topics discussed: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns US driving toward a cliff as debt snowballs by Breck Dumas from Fox Business Billionaire bond king questions unemployment data: 'Hard to believe' by Kristen Altus from Fox Business WEF: Biometric Digital ID Cards Could Track Vaccination Status, Dutch Queen Máxima Says at Davos by Kurt Zindulka from Breitbart Martial Law Movies You Should Watch by Charl M from Ask a Prepper How to Make Penicillin Soup by Amanda Clouse from Ask a Prepper Companies to consider supporting: Boss Shotshells, BBK Leather Designs, C&E Gun Shows Available for Purchase - Fiction: When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn's Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio) Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction: Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

Disappointing fare revenues, a pile of debt and the end of federal pandemic relief money have pushed the MBTA to the financial limit. How did we get here, and what happens next?

In this episode of "High Frequency," host Kapish Singla explores the state of transit funding with Yonah Freemark, senior research associate at the Urban Institute. Based on insights from the recent Urban Institute report, “Surmounting the Fiscal Cliff,” the interview delves into the reasons behind transit's current fiscal cliff,  and the policy choices that have perpetually put transit agency finances on precarious footing. The episode advances sustainable funding solutions that could finally disrupt this vicious cycle of underinvestment, and ensure that the current crisis is transit's last fiscal cliff.“Transit is key to our society, and transit is going to come back from the pandemic at higher ridership levels if we give our transit systems the opportunity to provide the services they need. Transit systems that have invested in improved quality of service have benefited from increased ridership, including higher levels of ridership than pre-pandemic, and a number of systems. We don't have to give up on transit. In fact, we should be thinking about the future as a more transit-heavy future than even before the pandemic.” - Yonah FreemarkTo read “Surmounting the Fiscal Cliff,” click here. To watch a webinar with the report researchers, click here.For more on TransitCenter, visit us here. Hosted by Kapish SinglaEdited by Melanie Marich & Kapish SinglaProduced by TransitCenterMusic: “Comma” - Blue Dot SessionsDisclaimer: Political views raised by guests on the podcast do not reflect the views of TransitCenter.

Brian Riedl is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, focusing on budget, tax, and economic policy. His previous jobs include chief economist to Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), and positions on the Marco Rubio and Mitt Romney presidential campaigns. He joins the podcast to talk about the financial future of the United States, with a special focus on entitlements. Medicare is projected to run out by 2031, and Social Security only two years later. Because of politicians kicking the can down the road for so long, this will mean that the federal government will at that point have to either implement massive benefit cuts for seniors or significantly raise taxes across the board.Brian talks about his experience in Washington, the history of negotiations over the debt, and what politicians say when you bring up these facts. We appear to be in an undesirable equilibrium, where everyone's incentive is to ignore the issues involved, while the status quo is leading us towards disaster. Despite liberals wanting to tax the rich and conservatives calling for a cut to foreign aid and non-entitlement forms of domestic spending, the numbers for such proposals don't add up. We will either get entitlement spending under control, or become taxed at the level of Europeans.In one important way, we will actually be worse off than Europe, because their welfare states pay for services and benefits that go to families across a wide section of the population. We are potentially building a US welfare state that will have high taxes primarily to funnel money to the elderly. The fact that older Americans are richer than those who will be supporting them makes the future we are moving towards even more absurd. LinksBrian Riedl: chart book on spending, report on the limits of taxing the rich, CNN op-ed on interest rates, NYT op-ed on Biden's promises on entitlementsBrian's X page, Manhattan Institute website Get full access to Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology at www.cspicenter.com/subscribe

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On this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, Chad Aldeman, the founder of Read Not Guess and a columnist for The 74, joins Mike to discuss how the end of COVID relief funds could cause a wave of teacher layoffs. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber reports on a new study investigating whether schools gamed their academic gains during No Child Left Behind.Recommended content:“Schools could lose 136,000 teaching jobs when federal COVID funds run out” —Chad Aldeman, The 74“Fiscal cliff could force layoffs of the best teachers” —Michael Petrilli, Education NextJohn Gregg and Stéphane Lavertu, “Test-based accountability and educational equity: Breaking through local district politics?” Economics of Education Review (December 2023).Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our podcast? Send them to Daniel Buck at dbuck@fordhaminstitute.org.

Michael reads some text messges from people who have come to this country from communist or socialist countries who bemoan the demise of the US empire.How would you go about saving the republic? Can it be saved?And the fiscal cliff story continues. This time, it's education spending. Do you know what tax dollars go towards?Joe Biden mumbles about Nature Bonds. Green Bonds. And Nature Swaps. It's a load of bullcrap.

Joe Selvaggi discusses the consequences of record structural deficits and debt with budget expert Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. They delve into how these factors could impact the financial stability of Medicare and Social Security and examine the limited time available to avert a potential crisis. Guest: Brian Riedl is a […]

Joe Selvaggi discusses the consequences of record structural deficits and debt with budget expert Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. They delve into how these factors could impact the financial stability of Medicare and Social Security and examine the limited time available to avert a potential crisis.

Welcome to our 6th anniversary and the start of season 7 of Transit Unplugged. Host Paul Comfort has a special opening reflecting on the past 270+ episodes so far and what lies ahead down the road. In our interview this week, we have Randy Clarke, GM and CEO of WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) https://www.wmata.com/, chatting with Paul from his new LEED Platinum office building.In his first year as CEO, Randy has:fixed safety issues with his trainsimproved frequencyincreased ridershipreduced fare evasionworked to reduce crime on the systemand begun an ambitious project to update the Metro bus routesBy any accounts, a successful first year on the job, but...But WMATA faces a looming budget shortfall larger than many agencies' entire budget. Learn how he's approaching the crisis and what he's doing to protect service levels and his people.After the interview, regular contributor Mike Bismeyer reflects on Randy's leadership and everything else he does across the transit industry.Coming up next week we have part 2 of our special new CEO roundtable recorded live at APTA TRANSform Conference and EXPO. In part two you'll hear about the projects they have on the go, what new technologies they have their eyes on, and what they want to celebrate at their agency.If you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo, Passionate About Moving the World's People.Randy Clarke Has Boosted WMATA, But a Budget Crisis Looms00:00 Introduction and Reflection on the Sixth Anniversary of the Transit Unplugged Podcast01:09 Interview with Randy Clarke, GM of WMATA: Leading a Major Transit Agency and Facing Looming Challenges02:07 Randy Clarke's Journey as CEO of WMATA03:04 Challenges and Achievements at WMATA05:58 Addressing the Fiscal Crisis in WMATA10:09 Dealing with the Fiscal Cliff, Funding, and Budgets17:09 Fighting Fare Evasion and Supporting Low Income Riders19:21 Delivering a Bus Route Optimization Project in Only a Year21:35 Efforts to Curb Crime in the Transit System25:48 What Randy Enjoys Most About His Job30:16 Mike's Minute with Mike Bismeyer: Reflection on Leadership and Mentorship32:12 Coming up next week on Transit Unplugged

South Africa's Finance Minister, Enoch Godwongdwana, is set to present the medium-term budget policy statement, bringing updates on economic forecasts, budget adjustments, and necessary spending changes. However, Stanlib's Chief Economist, Kevin Lings, warns that the upcoming mid-term budget won't bring good news. Lings, in an interview with Biznews, highlights a significant deterioration in South Africa's fiscal health since the February budget. He believes that the initial projections were overly optimistic, and government spending remains unchecked. Lings anticipates a R60 billion revenue shortfall and approximately R25 billion in overspending. He expresses scepticism about the government's ability to enact substantial changes to regain investors' trust. Lings rules out staff or salary cuts in the government and believes social payments won't be reduced during an election year. South Africa, he said, is heading in the direction of a fiscal cliff. Flags are going up and he urges the government not to wait for a crisis, as it did with Eskom, but to act proactively. Ling said the market is already concerned about these deteriorating fiscal parameters and the lagging tax revenue. If South Africa however can enhance its growth rate and eliminate load shedding, the country can attract substantial foreign investment.

Jeff and Scott discussed a new tax proposal with Natasha Sarin, an economist and lawyer at Yale Law School and Yale School of Management. Natasha, in collaboration with Kim Clausing, developed a plan aimed at increasing tax revenue. This plan  also anticipaties several tax provisions expiring in 2025.The proposal, "The Coming Fiscal Cliff: A Blueprint for Tax Reform in 2025," includes the following proposals, among others:Raising the corporate tax rate.Overhauling the current international tax system.Introducing a carbon tax.Securing permanent funding for the IRS.Implementing a financial transactions tax.Expanding the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit.Overall, these measures aim to generate an additional 3.5 trillion in revenue, over the current baseline of projected revenueGet CPE for listening to Tax Chats! Free CPE courses are available approximately one week after episodes are published. Visit https://earmarkcpe.com/ to download the free app. Go to the Tax Chats channel, register for the course, take a short quiz, and earn your CPE certificate.

READ THE TRANSCRIPT AT HTTP://PETERNAVARRO.SUBSTACK.COM  Who will House Republicans choose as their next Speaker?  Will that Speaker demand meaningful debt reduction as a condition of raising the debt limit?  These imminent decisions are ineluctably intertwined.  Absent meaningful debt reduction, our republic is headed over a fiscal cliff that will make Thelma and Louise's suicide plunge into the Grand Canyon look like a soft landing.  It is therefore imperative America's next House Speaker have both the brains and backbone to roll back America's fiscal crisis.

Bannon and Navarro on the War Room light up the roman candle otherwise known as Kevin McCarthy.  A useful analysis which reveals what the Republican House must do over the next 30 days. More at http://peternavarro.substack.com   

(Sep 28, 2023) The post-pandemic infusion of billions of dollars into child care is coming to an end. Short of more help from Congress, child care providers are trying to figure out how to keep a still-struggling system afloat. Also: It's teen mental health week. We talk to an expert about how parents and educators can help young people through an era of mental health crisis.

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With the debt ceiling bill passed, Washington is breathing a sigh of relief. But the One Voice team explains why no one should get too comfortable. Listen also for information on tax legislation including the all-important R&D expensing provisions that matter for manufacturers. The conversation closes with coverage of politics, both the latest indictments of former President Donald Trump and the Supreme Court's ruling on voting rights and the drawing of Congressional districts which stands to impact races in 2024 and beyond.  

Trains once an hour? No weekend service? What would the Bay Area look like if transit agencies like BART and Muni had to make deep service cuts? A proposed state bailout would avert immediate disaster, but it's not a done deal. Reporters Ricardo Cano and Dustin Gardiner join host Cecilia Lei to discuss what's at stake in the budget crisis, and Annie Fryman, director of special projects at the think tank SPUR, talks about why this moment is a wake-up call for California. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Got a tip, comment, question? Email us: fifth@sfchronicle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The band is back together. Helen, Emile, Sohrab, and Micah discuss the debt ceiling deal Kevin McCarthy made with Joe Biden. Is the House speaker right to be proud of it? Meanwhile, GOP governors are sending National Guard troops to the southern border to do the jobs American federal bureaucrats won't do. And how could we forget? The high holy days of America's civil religion are upon us in the sacred month of June.  Picks of the week:  Emile: C. Boyden Gray: The Passing of an Uncommon American Conservative, by Michael C. Desch Helen: France Contemplates the Bear, by Christopher Caldwell Sohrab: Don't Ask, Don't Tell in Ukraine, by Bradley Devlin Micah: Conservatives on Target, by Carmel Richardson

Bay area transit agencies face a fiscal cliff when federal funds run out in 2025. In this episode we'll learn what is being done to avoid that disaster. Plus, Berkeley was the first city in the nation to enact a ban on natural gas in new construction. Now that ban is being overturned. What will lawmakers do? Lastly, meet comedian Chris Corrigan in our "People you should know" series.

Ep. 1629: Flagstaff 1st talks carbon neutrality costs. Zach Ellman warns of fiscal cliff and parties failing Americans!   Jeff takes a comment from Richard in the Prescott area (4:00) who's concerned with one of the finalists position on transgenders for superintendent for Humboldt Unified School District's.   Sarica Cernohous and Tom Pearson of Flagstaff First (25:00) discuss their groups push to change direction at Flagstaff City Hall especially with regard to their Carbon Neutrality plan that may cost big dollars for residents.    CEO of JustWireless, Zach Ellman, is frustrated with both political parties (44:00) and warns of an impending financial cliff. + Olivia shares a listener comment and a mountain lion warning. 

In this episode, Biden is proud of Hunter who "has done absolutely nothing wrong." Statutory borrowing limit reached, now "tax receipts" are source of possible default.

We look at the funding issues facing the Milwaukee County Transit System. We hear from the brother and father of Julian Assange. We look at what a tuition hike in the UW System will mean for students. Plus, a local man who was incarcerated as a teenager shares what challenges he's faced since his release.

Milwaukee County's looming fiscal cliff. A group of working parents share challenges they face and how things have changed since the pandemic. Plus, Bubbler Talk explores what live albums have been recorded at Milwaukee venues.

People just aren't taking public transit like they used to. BART's ridership is still less than 40% of what it was before March 2020. On top of that, the agency's federal emergency funding is scheduled to run out in January 2025. Leaders of BART and other public transit agencies are now trying to bring back riders and find sources of funding as soon as possible. This will mean everything from new construction, increased policing, and asking for financial help from state lawmakers and voters. Will it work? Guest: Dan Brekke, KQED editor and reporter Links: The Bay Survey This episode was produced by Alan Montecillo and Maria Esquinca, and guest hosted by Guy Marzorati.

David Wilcox is a non-resident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and is the Director of Economic Research at Bloomberg Economics. Previously, David served for many years on the staff of the Federal Reserve Board, as deputy director from 2001 to 2011 and as director from 2011 to 2018 of the Division of Research and Statistics. In the latter role, he functioned as the chief economist of the division, a senior advisor to three successive chairs of the board, and the division leader for strategic direction as well as chief manager. David joins Macro Musings to talk about a recent article he wrote titled, *The Cost of the US Going Over the Fiscal Cliff is Trauma, Then Unending Pain.* David and David also discuss the debt ceiling issue more broadly, including the severity and timing of a technical default, the two big economic shocks that would result from a default, the possible solutions to pursue in the face of the this debacle, and more.   Transcript for the episode can be found here.   David Wilcox's Twitter: @D_W_Wilcox David Wilcox's PIIE profile   David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings   Click here for the latest Macro Musings episodes sent straight to your inbox! Check out our new Macro Musings merch here!   Related Links:   *The Cost of US Going Over Fiscal Cliff Is Trauma Then Unending Pain* by David Wilcox   *Fiscal Policy Under Low Interest Rates* by Olivier Blanchard   *Mint the Coin? Buy Back Bonds? 7 ‘Gimmicks' for Dodging the Debt Limit* by Jeff Stein