Policy Director with the Center for Renewing America Paige Hauser addresses what is and what is not happening on Capitol Hill. A recent article from Politico has labeled the organization as a Christian nationalist group, a characterization that Hauser defends, arguing that there’s nothing inherently negative about being a Christian nationalist. She suggests that progressives are attempting to vilify this term as part of their broader political strategy. Furthermore, Hauser criticizes leftists for their focus on allocating funds to foreign initiatives, such as aid to Ukraine, which she believes do not enhance the welfare of their own citizens. This stance highlights a contentious debate over national priorities and the role of religious and nationalist identities in shaping political and fiscal policies. Listen to the full interview in the first hour.
Discussion of Economics in One Lesson (continued)
Producers Joe and Luke continue our book discussion on Economics in One Lesson. Luke holds the view that taxes should be drastically reduced or, alternatively, applied uniformly across all income levels, while Kim argues for the complete elimination of income taxes as a minimum reform. Both share a skepticism towards the accumulation of power, seeing it as inherently corruptive, which underpins their belief in the necessity of a limited government. They contend that it falls upon ordinary citizens to actively resist and challenge oppressive regulations and taxations. This stance underscores a call to action for grassroots mobilization against what they perceive as overreach by the state, emphasizing the role of individual and collective agency in driving political and social change.
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