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Gold Standard Act and Farewell
Josh Evan Barker, long-time host of the award-winning show, The Policy Corner, gives his final briefing on the proposal from Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) to go back to the ...
OIRA & the REVIEW Act
This week, Josh Barker talks about OIRA, an important agency in the regulatory process, as well as the REVIEW Act, a bill that would delay implementation of regulation...
Nuclear Power
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and a bipartisan coalition in Congress are looking to expand U.S. nuclear power to fight climate change. What are both sides saying about nuc...
End Child Poverty Act
Cash benefits to parents of minor children has been a proposal on both sides of the aisle. This week, Josh Barker explains the recent introduction of the End Child Pov...
School Gun-Free Zones
In light of recent school shootings, some Republicans are hoping to eliminate or significantly modify gun-free zones in schools. Josh Barker explains some of the legis...
Parents Bill of Rights
This week, Josh Barker looks at HR 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, that would seek to increase transparency in education.
FairTax
Josh Barker discusses the FairTax proposal to replace the current federal income and payroll tax system with a national sales tax. Listen to be dispelled of misconcept...
32 Hour Work Week
Josh Barker looks at a proposal in Congress to gradually set a 32 hour workweek. Find out what its supporters say and why there might be some drawbacks.
Social Security Solvency
In the midst of conflicting reports about the state of Social Security, what is the truth? Josh Barker breaks down the facts about how social security operates and a p...
Blind Trusts for Congress
After reports about potential insider trading by members of Congress, a bipartisan coalition is working to prevent members of Congress from directly owning or making s...
TEAM Act & Unions
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wants to give workers another organization alternative than unions: Employee Involvement Organizations (EIOs). Along with Rep. Jim Banks, Ru...
Michigan Tax Reform
As Michigan House Bill 4001 is expected to become law, Josh Barker lays out what this state tax reform entails.
Michigan Right-to-Work Repeal
After taking control of the state government, Michigan Democrats are seeking to repeal "right-to-work" legislation, thus, requiring employees of unionized entities--pu...
Born Alive Survivors Protection Act
In January, the House passed the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act. Take a listen to find out what the bill would do and the opposition it faces.
The Omnibus and Retirement
Planning for retirement? The December Omnibus Bill made some changes that might benefit you. Take a listen to find out what some of them are.
Christmas Omnibus
Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, popularly known as the Omnibus Bill in December 2022. What's all the fuss about? Why was it passed? What ...
Respect for Marriage Act
Josh Barker breaks down the Respect for Marriage Act, as the Senate is likely to hold a final vote in the coming days. What does the bill actually do? What is at stake...
Affordable Housing and Property Taxes
Josh Barker discusses a package of bills in the Michigan state legislature that would allow local governments to grant property tax exemptions to affordable housing un...
Gary Wolfram Interview
For Election Night 2022, Josh Barker interviews Dr. Gary Wolfram, the William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Hillsdale College, and they discuss Wol...
Assault Weapons Ban
Josh Barker looks at the history of federal gun control laws and the current “Assault Weapons Ban” passed by the House of Representatives.
Presidential Election Reform Act
After January 6th, there has been a bipartisan move to clarify election procedures. The Presidential Election Reform Act is the result, though not everyone is on board...
Michigan Sales and Use Tax
Josh Barker looks at a proposed amendment to Michigan's Sales and Use Tax that would exempt from taxation automotive manufacturer rebates.
Michigan Supplemental Appropriations & SOAR
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses the new $1 billion appropriations bill that just passed the Michigan State Legislature, including its planned $846 millio...
American Data Privacy and Protection Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through some of the bipartisan reforms proposed in HR 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
Republican Student Loan Proposals
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through 3 Republican proposals to deal with the student loan crisis: Sen. Hawley's Skin in the Game Act, Sen. Rubio's LOAN Ac...
CHIPS+
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses the CHIPS+ Act, a proposal to give subsidies to support domestic semiconductor manufacturing, scientific development, and...
Student Debt Forgiveness
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness proposal and discusses its likelihood, implications, support, and criticism.
Inflation Reduction Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through the Inflation Reduction Act and its background, proposals, and criticisms.
Federal Marijuana Legalization
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Marijuana Opportunity and Reinvestment and Expungement Act which seeks to legalize marijuana, place a tax on it, and u...
Securing a Strong Retirement Act
Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at HR 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act which would change some rules surrounding 401(k) and related employer retire...