Episode 515: Government’s Footprint

What do population growth rates and movement among the states have to do with one another? More than you might think.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview

00:56 Thomas Massie on Congress and Presidential Power

03:34 A Promising New Alzheimer’s Treatment

07:03 Foolishness of the Week: California’s Town Council Refuses to Leave Office

08:40 America’s Population Slowdown and Why It Matters

11:03 Immigration, Social Security, and Demographic Challenges

12:11 States Competing for Residents

17:19 Technical Difficulties

17:55 Does Bigger Government Lead to Better Outcomes?

20:20 Why Americans Are Leaving High-Tax States

23:26 Government Growth, Incentives, and Long-Term Stability

26:19 Immigration, Welfare, and Population Policy

28:38 Remote Work Is Reshaping State Economies

30:36 Competition Between States and the Future of America

31:51 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks