EJ Antoni | 02-21-26

Steve Moore and economist EJ Antoni critique contemporary fiscal policy while offering a bullish outlook on technological and private sector growth. The discussion begins with a sharp condemnation of the "climate change industrial complex," which Moore claims has diverted $16 trillion from essential public needs like medical research and education. Antoni clarifies recent GDP data, arguing that while headline growth appeared sluggish, the figures actually mask a healthy private economy bolstered by a significant—and welcome—reduction in federal government spending. The pair concludes by reframing AI as a complement to human labor that will drive a productivity revolution, eventually supporting a transition toward privatized personal accounts as a more lucrative alternative to the traditional Social Security system.