Podcasts about mackinac center

Dr. Molly Macek, director of education policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. MI Democrats are considering throwing $1 billion in funding increases for schools, but Molly says that spending hikes (and decreasing the class sizes) will not fix the education system.

In this episode of The Rational Egoist, Michael Leibowitz sits down with renowned economist and historian Lawrence W. Reed to uncover the real causes and consequences of the Great Depression. Was it a failure of capitalism—or a failure of government?Drawing from decades of economic scholarship, Larry Reed dismantles the prevailing myths and reveals how misguided monetary policy, protectionism, and central planning turned a market correction into a global catastrophe. If you've ever been told that the Great Depression proves capitalism doesn't work, this episode is for you.About Our Guest:Lawrence W. (“Larry”) Reed is the former President of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), where he served from 2008 after a long history with the organisation dating back to the late 1970s. Before FEE, Reed spent 21 years as President of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Michigan and was a professor and department chair of economics at Northwood University. He remains one of the most articulate defenders of economic liberty alive today.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064XView from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xjAbout Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational EgoistXenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, overseeing the publishing and promotion of each episode to reflect a consistent standard of clarity, professionalism, and intellectual integrity.As a CEO, property manager, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for capitalism and individual rights, Xenia ensures the podcast stays true to its core values of reason, freedom, and personal responsibility.Xenia also leads Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup in Adelaide, where passionate thinkers gather to discuss Ayn Rand's ideas and their application to life, politics, and culture.Join us at: https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/(Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup)Because freedom is worth thinking about—and talking about.Follow Life on Purpose – Xenia's thought-provoking essays at her Substack:https://substack.com/@xeniaioannou?utm_source=user-menu

June 20, 2025 ~ Sheetz's expansion into metro Detroit faces resistance from local businesses fearing competition. Jarrett Skorup, vice president for Marketing and Communications at Mackinac Center for Public Policy, talks with Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie about what residents are arguing about this expansion to local governments.

May 29, 2025 ~ Joe Lehman, President of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, joins Bill Schuette and Rusty Hills to discuss if Michigan should eliminate the income tax?

James Hohman, director of fiscal policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Whitmer for president? As a Michigan taxpayer, here's why voters should stay away.

May 22, 2025 ~ James Hohman, director of fiscal policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, joins Kevin to discuss his op-ed in USA Today titled “Whitmer for president? As a Michigan taxpayer, here's why voters should stay away.”

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, February 21, 20254:20 pm: Tony Daunt, Senior Director of Workers for Opportunity at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy on his Deseret News piece in which he says Utah is leading the nation by prioritizing worker freedom.4:38 pm: Utah Senate President Stuart Adams joins the show for his weekly visit about the 2025 Legislative session, and today they'll discuss affordable housing, budget revenue numbers, and Salt Lake City's new police chief.6:05 pm: Shawn Fleetwood, Staff Writer for The Federalist, joins the show to discuss his recent piece about the State Leadership Initiative, a new group that, like DOGE, will work with “red states” to cut needless spending and regulations.6:20 pm: Robert McGreevy of the Daily Caller joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about his piece on how USAID, under the leadership of Joe Biden, became a slush fund for progressives on the left.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod and Greg's interviews this week Paul Kengor about his piece for American Spectator on how CNN is grasping at straws to disparage President Trump, and with Brad Wilson, the newly named CEO of the 2034 Winter Olympics, on the challenges ahead in bring the games back to Salt Lake City. 

In this episode of Disunion: The Government Union Report, host David Osborne welcomes Steve Delie, Director of Labor Policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, to discuss the continued decline of union membership in both the private and public sectors. They explore why unionization rates are dropping despite high-profile organizing efforts, the impact of the landmark 2018 Janus decision, and how state-level labor reforms—such as opt-in policies and recertification requirements—are reshaping union influence. Steve shares key insights from data-driven research, highlighting the financial and membership challenges unions face post-Janus and what the future may hold for organized labor.Tune in for a deep dive into the numbers, policies, and legal battles shaping the public sector labor landscape.

#116: Jason Hayes discusses wildfire management (1/18/25) Mackinac Center: https://www.mackinac.org Jason Hayes: https://www.mackinac.org/about/staff/752 Jason Hayes on X: https://x.com/jasonthayes

James Hohman, director of fiscal policy at the Mackinac Center. State jobs subsidies have a 91% failure rate

In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, Vance Ginn sits down with James Hohman, director of fiscal policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, to discuss Michigan's fiscal policies, corporate welfare, the real impact of business subsidies, and the Sustainable Michigan Budget. We explore how corporate welfare programs often fail to deliver on job creation promises and analyze the political dynamics that prioritize select companies over taxpayers. Together, we advocate for transparency, accountability, and a better business climate for sustainable economic growth.

It's hard to take seriously a push for decarbonization that doesn't involve nuclear power and yet might impose large personal costs on individual consumers. Jason Hayes of the Mackinac Center details some of the tradeoffs involved in changing energy markets with an eye toward reducing carbon emissions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Hohman is the director of fiscal policy for The Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Corporate welfare bills being debated during lame duck.

David Guenthner, vice president for government affairs at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Protect Michigan's Presidential Votes. Lawmakers should resist National Popular Vote

Steve Delie is the director of labor policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Government Transparency Upended After Michigan Supreme Court Denial. The Legislature must now restore public accountability.