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SPPI-TV Ep. 10: Solving the Rate Cap Puzzle

Join host Patrick M. Brenner, president of the Southwest Public Policy Institute, in an insightful episode of SPPI-TV as he delves into the captivating world of interest rate caps and the role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). With esteemed guests Todd Zywicki, renowned legal scholar, Andrew Duke, Executive Director of the Online Lenders […]

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SPPI-TV Ep. 9: “They Lobby — You Pay”

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of SPPI-TV to gain a comprehensive understanding of the detrimental impact of taxpayer-funded advocacy. In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, join hosts Dowd Muska and Patrick Brenner as they delve into the Southwest Public Policy Institute's groundbreaking report titled "They Lobby — You Pay: Why and How to Stop […]

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SPPI-TV Ep. 8: Small Reactors, Big Potential – Unleashing the Power of Nuclear Energy

In this week's episode of SPPI-TV, host D. Dowd Muska welcomes two esteemed guests to discuss the future of energy production and how nuclear energy fits into the picture. Gareth Thomas, Senior International Program Manager at Holtec International, and Mark Nelson, Managing Director at the Radiant Energy Group, provide their expert insights on small modular […]

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SPPI-TV Ep. 7: Corporate Welfare – Make it Stop!

In the latest episode of SPPI-TV, Dowd Muska and John Mozena take center stage to discuss the controversial topic of corporate welfare. John, the President of the Center for Economic Accountability, has been on both sides of the economic development wars and brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Dowd, the VP of Research […]

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SPPI-TV Ep. 6: No Loan For You! Las Vegas Conference After Action Report

In this podcast episode, we discuss the aftermath of the AFSA 2023 Independents Conference & Expo, where Patrick Brenner, President of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), presented findings from the "No Loan for You!" report. The report sheds light on how the war on specialized emergency lending is negatively impacting the unbanked and underbanked […]

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SPPI-TV Ep. 5: Breaking Barriers with Occupational Licensing Reform

Join us for a lively discussion on the latest report from the Archbridge Institute about the State Occupational Licensing Index. Our panelists, Edward Timmons and Noah Trudeau, will explore the report's findings, which reveal the impact of occupational licensing on skilled worker shortages and barriers to opportunity and prosperity. The report ranks all 50 states […]