Moore Money

Steve Moore discusses the annual Rich States, Poor States report with Jonathan Williams, the president and chief economist of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). The discussion centers on how free-market policies, such as limited government, flat taxes, and the absence of state income taxes, directly correlate with economic growth and population migration. The speakers highlight Utah as the perennial leader in economic outlook while criticizing states like New York and New Jersey for being trapped in a cycle of high taxation and regulatory burdens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Moore has on Tom Pyle who explains that domestic fuel costs remain high despite record American production because oil is a global commodity and domestic refineries are historically specialized to process specific types of imported crude. He attributes regional price disparities to restrictive state policies in places like New York and California, while arguing that America possesses virtually inexhaustible petroleum reserves that could be safely extracted to bolster national security. The discussion also highlights how geopolitical instability in the Middle East and the slow pace of infrastructure permitting create market volatility and a "lag" in consumer price relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Moore interviews financial expert Rob Arnott, who discusses his Fundamental Index strategy as a way to rebalance portfolios based on business size rather than volatile market values. Arnott explains the Laffer Curve to argue that excessive taxation eventually yields zero revenue, suggesting that high-tax states like New York and Washington risk losing their tax base as wealthy residents move to maximize their after-tax income. He concludes by advocating for a politics of gratitude toward successful entrepreneurs, asserting that billionaires like the "Magnificent Seven" create immense societal value by providing products and services that improve lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode of Moore Money serves as a platform to promote fiscal responsibility, largely by advocating for drastic reductions in government spending and the elimination of the federal debt. A significant portion of the show is dedicated to the release of the "Rich States, Poor States" report, where Moore and guest Jonathan Williams rank states based on their economic competitiveness, highlighting how low-tax environments like Utah and Florida outshine high-tax states like New York. The episode further explores energy independence through a dialogue with Tom Pyle, emphasizing the need for increased domestic oil and gas production to lower consumer costs and achieve global energy dominance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Jake Novak frames the economy as a living thing that is directly shaped by international security, political maneuvering, and social conditions. He identifies the U.S. Navy’s safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz as a critical event likely to lower energy costs, while also interpreting the sexual misconduct allegations against Congressman Eric Swalwell as a financially backed effort to manipulate California’s gubernatorial primary. Novak further argues that crime causes poverty, using a local violent incident to illustrate how public safety is an essential foundation for economic health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann Liebschutz and guest host Jake Novak explore the intersection of national defense, space exploration, and financial markets, highlighting how government-funded research drives broader economic growth. The conversation celebrates recent "miracles" of American military and technical execution, specifically a daring rescue mission and the successful Artemis 2 spaceflight, as proof of the nation's enduring global standing. Central to their discussion is the concept of dual-use technology, where innovations originally developed for the Department of Defense eventually permeate the civilian sector, fueling startups and benefiting public infrastructure. While addressing modern anxieties regarding artificial intelligence, Lives argues that AI will not simply eliminate careers but rather redefine professional roles by automating repetitive tasks and allowing humans to tackle higher-level challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Moore and several guests discuss a fusion of free-market economics, energy independence, and political justice. The primary discourse centers on the resilience of the American economy despite rising gas prices, which the speakers attribute to the conflict in the Middle East and domestic regulatory hurdles hindering refinery expansion. Significant emphasis is placed on the Trump-era tax cuts and the reduction of the federal workforce as essential drivers of prosperity. A recurring, urgent theme is the denunciation of prosecutorial misconduct, with Moore and former Congressman Bob Livingston arguing that the justice system has been weaponized to target political dissidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Moore speaks with former Congressman Bob Livingston about his career and his new book, The Rainbow Chaser. While acknowledging Livingston’s legacy of achieving balanced budgets during the 1990s, the conversation primarily focuses on the rising threat of prosecutorial misconduct and the perceived weaponization of the justice system against political enemies. Livingston shares his personal account of being targeted by a federal investigation that, despite resulting in no charges, caused significant financial and reputational damage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EJ Antoni joins host Steve Moore to analyze the current state of the American economy, focusing on the discrepancies between positive headline jobs reports and the reality of a shrinking labor force. The discussion highlights how rising energy and fertilizer costs act as a hidden tax on growth, while demographic shifts like baby boomer retirements create a critical need for human capital and legal immigration. Antoni further explores the future of productivity, arguing that technological advancements such as robotics and AI will ultimately create more jobs than they displace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Moore and Tom Pyle discussing the complexities of American energy policy and the reasons behind high domestic fuel costs. Pyle explains that despite record-breaking production, the United States remains tied to global oil prices because many domestic refineries are outdated and designed to process foreign crude rather than local supplies. The conversation identifies bureaucratic regulation and infrastructure bottlenecks as the primary obstacles to energy independence, specifically criticizing state-level resistance to pipelines and the lack of new refinery construction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Moore and guest John Catsimatidis discussing their shared support for Donald Trump’s economic policies and the vital role of the American energy sector. Catsimatidis argues that current high oil prices are the result of market manipulation and political mismanagement rather than true scarcity, suggesting that a return to previous leadership would restore global stability and lower costs. A central theme of their conversation is the rejection of the "fossil fuel" label in favor of the theory that the earth naturally and continuously produces oil, which they believe renders fears of depletion a "big lie." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this best of Moore Money, Steve Moore explores the intersection of geopolitics, energy independence, and free-market principles during a period of global instability. The broadcast centers on the economic ramifications of a conflict in the Middle East, specifically the closure of the Straits of Hormuz, which has driven oil prices toward a staggering $100 per barrel. Moore argues that while the United States has achieved a historic milestone as a net exporter of energy, the global nature of oil commodities means domestic consumers are still vulnerable to inflationary pressures caused by foreign supply disruptions. Through interviews with financial experts like Rob Arnott and political figures like Bob Livingston, the he critiques interventionist fiscal policies and "lawfare," advocating instead for the libertarian ideals found in Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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