EPISODE · Sep 26, 2024 · 31 MIN
The Trouble with tariffs. Going nuclear over energy. Plus! healthcare & a continued GOP meltdown.
from Commonwealth Classical Liberal Podcast · host Classical Liberal Party of Virginia
Episode 39: The Trouble with tariffs. Going nuclear over energy. Plus! healthcare & a continued GOP meltdown. Brian and Andy discussed the potential impact of tariffs on the American economy and the average consumer, arguing against the idea of protective tariffs being beneficial for economic growth. They also discussed the flaws in economic theories such as mercantilism and the negative effects of tariffs and centralized economic planning. Additionally, they looked at Republican Governors effort to promote an “Energy Choice Coalition” and revisited the issue and complexities of rural healthcare in Virginia, the need for more healthcare providers, and more freedom for service. Relevant links from this episode include: No, Trump-Style Tariffs Do Not Grow the Economy "The greatest thing ever invented": Tariffs become Trump's miracle cure Governors Landry & Sununu Announce the Governors' Coalition for Energy Choice Youngkin joins “energy choice” coalition with other Republican governors Virginia’s rural healthcare committee considers unique challenges, possible solutions CLPVA podcast: Healthcare Access and Affordability Why We Can't Have Nice Things: Who Decides What Health Care Is 'Needed'? (podcast) Other items in the news: Conservative group asks FEC to probe effort to promote spoiler candidates Learn more! Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Open markets. Open minds. Free people. https://clpvirginia.org Liberal Party USA: https://www.liberalpartyusa.org Join Us: https://clpvirginia.org/join Facebook: Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Instagram: classicalliberalpartyva X, formerly Twitter: @clpvirginia Chris on Bluesky: @frashure.bsky.social Andy on Threads: @andy_jabbour Andy’s Substack: America’s Awesome
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Episode 39: The Trouble with tariffs. Going nuclear over energy. Plus! healthcare & a continued GOP meltdown. Brian and Andy discussed the potential impact of tariffs on the American economy and the average consumer, arguing against the idea of protective tariffs being beneficial for economic growth. They also discussed the flaws in economic theories such as mercantilism and the negative effects of tariffs and centralized economic planning. Additionally, they looked at Republican Governors effort to promote an “Energy Choice Coalition” and revisited the issue and complexities of rural healthcare in Virginia, the need for more healthcare providers, and more freedom for service. Relevant links from this episode include: No, Trump-Style Tariffs Do Not Grow the Economy "The greatest thing ever invented": Tariffs become Trump's miracle cure Governors Landry & Sununu Announce the Governors' Coalition for Energy Choice Youngkin joins “energy choice” coalition with other Republican governors Virginia’s rural healthcare committee considers unique challenges, possible solutions CLPVA podcast: Healthcare Access and Affordability Why We Can't Have Nice Things: Who Decides What Health Care Is 'Needed'? (podcast) Other items in the news: Conservative group asks FEC to probe effort to promote spoiler candidates Learn more! Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Open markets. Open minds. Free people. https://clpvirginia.org Liberal Party USA: https://www.liberalpartyusa.org Join Us: https://clpvirginia.org/join Facebook: Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Instagram: classicalliberalpartyva X, formerly Twitter: @clpvirginia Chris on Bluesky: @frashure.bsky.social Andy on Threads: @andy_jabbour Andy’s Substack: America’s Awesome
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