About this episode
Senior Manhattan Institute fellow Brian Riedl joins Jonah on The Remnant for an uber-wonky discussion of economic policy. Fresh from testifying before the House Committee on Financial Services on President Biden’s madcap “infrastructure” plan, Brian provides insight on all manner of economic fallacies peddled by Republicans and Democrats alike. What’s to be done about infrastructure? Are inflation and debt really a big deal? And why is everyone turning on free markets? Also, take a shot of your favorite alcoholic beverage every time the words “infrastructure” and “buy gold” are uttered. You’ll soon realize how Jonah felt at the end of last week’s Mike Gallagher episode. Show Notes: - Brian Riedl - The Manhattan Institute - Brian’s recent House testimony - Last week’s astonishing Remnant with Rep. Mike Gallagher - Jonah shakes his fist in the direction of infrastructure - The good old days of complaining about Obama’s stimulus - “That’s a shark” - The GOP is more concerned with Green Eggs and Ham than spending - Brian: “The Entitlement Crisis Ignored” - David Beckworth and Ramesh Ponnuru: “Stop Worrying About Inflation” - Brian: “Liberal Economists Say Debt Doesn’t Matter. They’re Wrong.” - Brian: “Who Will Fund $24 Trillion in New Government Debt?” - Brian: “Taxing the ‘Rich’ Won’t Pay for Politicians’ Promises” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices