Episodes

  • Moore Money with Steve Moore | 03-21-26
    Mar 21 2026
    Steve Moore provides a multifaceted critique of the current American landscape, specifically focusing on the intersection of energy policy, regional migration, and government efficiency. Moore argues that the recent spike in oil prices—driven by Middle East volatility—threatens to reignite inflation, and he advocates for total energy independence through domestic drilling and nuclear power. A central theme of the program is the interstate migration of wealth, as Moore and demographer Wendell Cox analyze IRS data showing a mass exodus from high-tax "blue states" like New York and California toward low-tax "red states" like Florida and Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Wendell Cox | 03-21-26
    Mar 21 2026
    Steve Moore and demographer Wendell Cox discussing a transformative interstate migration trend driven by new IRS data on income and population shifts. The conversation highlights a massive wealth transfer from high-tax "blue" states like California, New York, and Illinois to low-tax "red" and "purple" states such as Florida and Texas. The speakers argue that economic policy and cost of living are the primary catalysts for this movement, noting that states with low or no income tax are successfully attracting middle-class and wealthy residents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Jay Jackson | 03-21-26
    Mar 21 2026
    Steve Moore discusses the intersection of political integrity and financial longevity with guest Jay Jackson of Abacus Financial Management. The conversation begins with a defense of voter ID laws, framing them as a common-sense measure to protect the value of legal votes, before pivoting to the economic realities facing aging Americans. Jackson highlights a critical shift in retirement planning, noting that a 65-year-old today has a 50% probability of living to age 90, necessitating strategies that account for a much longer lifespan than previously expected. To combat market volatility and provide liquidity, he introduces the concept of life settlements, where individuals can sell their life insurance policies for immediate cash to fund their retirement or heirs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • EJ Antoni | 03-21-26
    Mar 21 2026
    Steve Moore and economist EJ Antoni evaluate the economic volatility triggered by escalating Middle East conflicts and their subsequent impact on global energy markets. The discussion centers on the unpredictable nature of oil and natural gas prices, emphasizing that while market futures suggest a short-term disruption, military instability makes long-term forecasting nearly impossible. A significant portion of the dialogue critiques the energy policies of the Biden administration, arguing that a lack of domestic excess capacity has left the United States vulnerable to global supply shocks despite being a major producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Moore Money with Steve Moore | 03-14-26
    Mar 14 2026
    Steve Moore explores the intersection of geopolitics and economics, specifically focusing on how the conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global oil supplies and spiked domestic energy costs. Moore emphasizes that despite the United States achieving energy independence through the fracking revolution, gasoline prices remain tied to a global commodity market sensitive to instability in the Straits of Hormuz. Beyond energy, the program serves as a broader defense of free-market capitalism, featuring a discussion with financial expert Rob Arnott that critiques progressive taxation and warns against the migration of wealth from high-tax states like California and New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Rob Arnott | 03-14-26
    Mar 14 2026
    Steve Moore interviews financial expert Rob Arnott to explore the enduring superiority of free-market capitalism over socialist policies. The conversation begins by contrasting the classical wisdom of Adam Smith and Milton Friedman with modern "neo-Keynesian" trends, which the speakers argue lead to unsustainable deficit spending and a bloated government. A central theme of the discussion is the detrimental impact of high taxation, as Arnott explains how aggressive tax rates in states like California and New York trigger an exodus of wealth-creators to more hospitable environments. Shifting toward a global perspective, the duo highlights how private enterprise has historically reduced extreme poverty and improved life expectancy far more effectively than centralized planning. Finally, Arnott offers investment guidance, advising listeners to look past current market volatility and avoid overvalued sectors by betting on a long-term return to economic norms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • John Fund and Tom Del Beccaro | 03-14-26
    Mar 14 2026
    Steve Moore interviews commentators John Fund and Tom Del Beccaro to critique the economic decline of "blue states" like New York and California. The discussion highlights a growing "tax disease" characterized by aggressive new levies on wealth, yachts, and luxury goods, which the guests argue perversely results in capital flight and the loss of middle-class jobs. Contrasting the perceived stagnation in the United States with the burgeoning economic confidence in Argentina under Javier Milei, the participants warn that high-tax policies are hollowed out by the departure of billionaires and corporations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Fmr. Rep. Bob Livingston (R-LA) | 03-14-26
    Mar 14 2026
    Steve Moore interviews former Congressman Bob Livingston to reflect on his legacy as a fiscal conservative and his concerns regarding the current state of American governance. The conversation highlights Livingston’s pivotal role as the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee during the 1990s, crediting his "alligator skinning knife" approach to budget cuts for achieving the last string of balanced federal budgets in U.S. history. Beyond historical achievements, the dialogue shifts toward a sharp critique of "lawfare," a theme explored in Livingston’s new book, Rainbow Chaser, which alleges that the justice system has been weaponized to politically persecute individuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins