Episode 515: Government’s Footprint

<p>What do population growth rates and movement among the states have to do with one another? More than you might think.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview</p><p>00:56 Thomas Massie on Congress and Presidential Power</p><p>03:34 A Promising New Alzheimer’s Treatment</p><p>07:03 Foolishness of the Week: California’s Town Council Refuses to Leave Office</p><p>08:40 America’s Population Slowdown and Why It Matters</p><p>11:03 Immigration, Social Security, and Demographic Challenges</p><p>12:11 States Competing for Residents</p><p>17:19 Technical Difficulties</p><p>17:55 Does Bigger Government Lead to Better Outcomes?</p><p>20:20 Why Americans Are Leaving High-Tax States</p><p>23:26 Government Growth, Incentives, and Long-Term Stability</p><p>26:19 Immigration, Welfare, and Population Policy</p><p>28:38 Remote Work Is Reshaping State Economies</p><p>30:36 Competition Between States and the Future of America</p><p>31:51 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks</p>