Art Laffer & Steve Hanke: Is Great Depression 2.0 And Poverty Coming? 

The best moderator you don’t notice, the guests are the stars, just steer them in the right direction.

The kind of quality in-depth debate we never see on CNBC....... well done David... ❤

Two economic titans having a great discussion. Both in their twilight years, but both sharp as ever. It was a joy to watch.

Both of these men are absolute icons in their area of expertise. I graduated high school in 1987 in Maryland, both these men were discussed in our teachings of current events. Excellent debate allowing the two stars to shine as they both deserve. Art Laffer still has the spirit of the Reagan days with his jokes and ability to slice through sensitive topics. I still look back at Reagans many jokes and how he brushed off opposition while cracking a joke in the next breath. Absolute brilliant display of wisdom and knowledge from our elder professionals. More intelligence between these two men than the entire white house today.

David Lin with another high caliber debate.

This was comedy gold. Even David Lin got in on it: "Connecticut... is a state a lot of people want to move to." And Laffer has an Obamaphone. These guys are where I want to be when I'm 83.

This was one of the best shows! Economic intellectuals demonstrated that staying sharp well into your 80s doesn't require a technology device.

David, thank you. You do have the best financial podcast on RU-vid. The ability to get these esteemed gentlemen together is awesome and appreciated.

David, you have to bring Laffer back, he's great.

Art laffer is the man! Bring him back for his property tax theory!!

Art's 83! Damn... he's sharp as a tack and looks good for 83.

These two guys are GREAT. Thanks for having them on.

Before watching this I know we're in for a great show and likely humorous. Love professor Henke

I never would have thought Dr. Hanke was older than 70.

Commented early just to say that I am looking forward to this. David is a great moderator and people respect him.

🥊🧠OLDIES but GOODIES🥊🧠

The best moderator and guest every time. This channel is gold!

Nobody else doing this. Great work David.

Art Laffer is such a badass, I'd be friends with him in an instant.

Two amazing minds with a moderator of the highest caliber. Thank you David so much for these. We continue to learn.

This is the one i was waiting for David you have the best guest best show

The great John T. Flynn was once introduced as an Economist. He was then asked what is it an economist does. He was actually a trained lawyer, a graduate from Georgetown. He quipped "God knows, ask him!"

The U.S.A. today : Wealth is based on the family you are born into, who you are friends with and who you are friends with. 😅

All-star guests this time! What a privilege to live in a time where you can listen to their wisdom with one click :-)

Professor Hanke is the man!!! 81

81, and 83, I’m 64, and you two look great. So do I.

Excellent again. I watched it twice. These guys are national treasures!!!

I felt as though I had a front row seat on the truth of economic and money reality....then a second later I realised I did. Amazing. Best discussion I've seen in years.

Damn David. You’re getting some class A mofos to debate. Love it. Serwus!

Steve ...sadly correct..our country needs to grow some balls . Were cow towwing

Amazing. I had a great time with both of them. Amazing interview. Loved it!

Beautiful interview, so powerfull thinkers! Thanks a lot David!

Thank you so much. Mr. David Lin, Dr. Arthur Laffer and Mr. Steve Hanke.

Incredible discussion with two living legends!

2 of my favorite. Glad to see they're friends! Nice work Mr Lin!

USDA SNAP cards are the invisible bread lines from the 1930s. About 12% of the US population is in those invisible bread lines. The percentage may actually be higher as many children don't directly hold SNAP cards, but are part of the overall population.

By far, the Steve Hanke interview with another person on the Panel is invaluable. We learn a lot.

What a pleasure gentlemen - I thought everyone had lost their sense of humor already.

UNBELIEVABLE GUESTS!!!! HANKE AND LAFFER. ICONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😀😀😀😀😀

God damn Art is sharp for 83 insane!!!!

Wow Dynamic interview! Two legends....Thank you

That was absolutely awesome, loved them both!!!!!

Gold will always have fundamental value because it is the best conductor of electricity. It doesn't tarnish, rot, rust or spoil and it can easily be identified, tested, measured and divided. It's only problem is that it can't be sent at the speed of light.

Mr Laffer and Proff. Hanke are two completely opposite characters that are both very intelligent and experts in their field. Their understanding of how economy works and how each parameter affects it is so eye opening. David you are a great host and you know how to pick the right guests 👏 I truly wish i could some day meet you all in person.

That’s why we love your channel David. Just keep doing what you’re doing in bringing the best financial and economic minds we have and giving them a forum to discuss and debate their views. Thank you 🙏.

I remember playing a civilization building game that incorporated the Laffer curve into the economics of the game. You built cities and collected resources like many games, but one of the functions of the game was taxation of the cities. The way it worked was, you had to attract population to the city to create workers or military. If you lowered taxes population would increase faster and workers would produce resources faster. If you raised taxes above 30% your cities would begin losing population and workers produce less resources. The peak efficiency was 30% however most players kept tax rates at 0% to attract population the fastest and sell resources to get gold instead of taxing. If you were fighting a war you always wanted to put taxes to 0% so that you could recruit military faster. There was a strategy to collect some gold quickly which was to build up thriving cities then increase taxes to 50% and for a short time you could collect more gold but your population would start leaving and resources and military would decline so you had to do it for only short periods at a time. If you raised taxes over 80% your population would rebel and destroy your own cities after a while and military would desert. It was a really interesting game.

OMG ! You 3 gentlemen together are a Gold Combination ! Thank you so much !

Great Job interviewing these two guys David...very educated intelligent conversation

Laffer really lives up to his name. Appreciate his vibes

Jimmy Carter is the one that brought in Volker. He did the hard work during his presidency and then Reagan benefited from lowering interest rates and from massive increases in the federal debt spending. Reagan is the beginning of the massive debt problem and wealth gap problem we have now

this is some first level stuff you have going on here. you have definitely stepped up your game man!!

David, you nailed this interview with these great guests.

Whoa. Laffer and Hanke? Wow.

Just awesome!!! I have the utmost respect for all three of these fine gentlemen.

What an amazing conversation. Your channel is a gem, David.

When 2 men this caliber are BOTH being interviewed by an entrepreneural REAL journalist, you drop whatever your in the middle of and listen. Great video!

Best podcast on the planet hands down 👏 ❤

37:35 - 42:04 ... David Lin takes a long restroom break. In his next interview, David will try his hand at herding cats ;-)

First. And Hanke is my favorite

Podcast of the month, these 2 need need to be a bigger platform.

This historical context is so vital to pass onto all of us. Need to disseminate their legacy of facts, data and patterns; so we do not repeat the mistakes. Those who do not know history, are destined to repeat it. I choose to learn, grow and hope! Ty gentlemen!

You hit a home run with this interview. In my opinion, these are two of the best economist, and they gave very insightful responses to the questions.

Legend's, intelligent wise men with a great sense of humour. I can listen to them for hours. ❤❤❤❤

Thank you so much David for bringing these gentlemen on the show.

Anyone else play the drinking game, “guess David’s daily hairstyle - How manic will it be?” Besides it leading to one heck of a bad drinking habit, …these are great interviews! Keep ‘em coming!

David, you have done many excellent interviews. This style is your best. And two legends at the same time! These guys gave us all the answers we need.

This is the BEST interview put by this show EVER!!!

Property taxes are out of control. It's not sustainable and is going to get crushed down as things implode. The best thing about that is, it will require major cutbacks of state governments.

D Lin!! Holding it down! Show is 2nd to none

It doesn't get any better than that. Great work, David!

What a treat, Mr. Lin. You are going from strength to strength and attracting great guests.

The only guest on Lin's show worth listening to

These two are super enjoyable to listen to. Thank you David.

Arthur Laffer! How awesome! We don't see him enough anywhere!!!!

Both look and have great attitudes

David, I watch you shows more and more.. Really enjoyable. Thanks

🚨SILENT🚨DEPRESSION🚨

🚨BLACK🚨SWAN🚨SEASON🚨

We are blessed to hear such great wisdom. It is a shame that these strategies are not implemented right now. Can't somebody get this to people in power?

We are blessed to watch two living legends right now!!!

Amazing show with these two economists!! Thank you, David!

Dr. Laffer, I laughed at your Kermit joke. I hope I’m as sharp as you guys should God allow me to get to your vintage.

I really enjoy these two learned gents. Also credit to you for allowing them the space to engage and elaborate on some key themes. Thank you David

First class podcast Well done David.

Thank you gentlemen. I was waiting a long time for this!

One of the best most informed interviews I've heard in a long time! Two thumbs up 👍👍 stands to reason!

I must say, as a residential developer in the 70s in California, the raging inflation was behind Prop 13, skyrocketing yearly appraisals were running people from their homes.

Fantastic! Two old knights fighting it out. Learned so much. Thank you.

Excellent discussion, very informative , thank you David

"Hello David. I regularly watch your videos and express my gratitude for your work in highlighting many issues in interviews with a large number of intelligent people. However, what keeps me restless is this... the large number of intelligent, wealthy people, doctors, and professors, great minds from all over the world who live and work in the USA are discussing how America is speeding towards a concrete wall. And here I am puzzled. What is the point of all these professors and their life's work, intelligent people from around the world, if the country is heading for a concrete wall? What is the purpose of their words? Aren't they all so smart to ensure they prevent the country from falling into the abyss?"

Thanks David!!!! Great interview!!!! Thanks for letting these two icons have the floor.

Looking forward to Good discussion

Well done David great interview

Always enjoy listening to Steve. He looks and sounds no more than 60.

I wonder when David Lin is going to land a big contract with some of these big news platforms.

An interview with professor Werner and professor Hanke would be amazing!

Great channel, love your content!

I can imagine them in a fishing cabin discussing economy with their lines out in a hole in the ice while sipping coffee out of a tin mug

Holy Dyna sauerkraut Batboy!!! The greatest hit line-up is still full of firearms.

You can see why Dr Laffer is so happy, he is not on any socials or even email 📧 😂 two living legends as you say David