Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff Podcast Steve Laffey, a Fearless, Real Republican Assesses Trump's First Month in Office 7 1 2 1× 0:00 Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -58:58 -58:58 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Steve Laffey, a Fearless, Real Republican Assesses Trump's First Month in Office Larry Kotlikoff Feb 21, 2025 7 1 2 Share Transcript Steve is a close friend and, as I wrote in this column , my hero. This is Steve's second Economics Matters podcast. The first was taped last year when Steve was running for President in the Republican primaries. Unfortunately, the press was more interested in name calling than Fixing America . I capitalized fixing America because that's the name of a wrenching, but hopeful film Steve made in 2011. The film, unfortunately, appears to be timeless. I strongly recommend you watch it. It will turn your stomach and fill your heart. In this podcast, Steve and I discuss Trump's first 30 days and what they may mean for the months and years to come. WARNING. If you love Trump, this podcast may not be for you. But you'll be hearing from a Republican who differs far more with the way Trump is following through on his mandate than the mandate itself. Also, Steve is simply brilliant. It was that brilliance that led him to escape abject poverty, get a scholarship at Bowdoin College, get a scholarship at Harvard Business School, and turn a failing Tennessee bank into an incredible financial success story. Steve has a big brain (measured somehow), but an even bigger heart. After a spectacular, albeit short banking career, Steve decided to give back. He returned to impoverished Cranston, RI, where he grew up, ran for mayor, and, over two terms, restored the city to financial solvency. Rudi Gulliani has been called America's Mayor . But that title belongs to Steve Laffey and all the authentic mayors who have given back and are giving back to our nation. Here's a more detailed description of Steve's background. Subscribe Share Your Best Investment Ever? Economic Matters - The podcast is hosted by Laurence Kotlikoff, a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author , President of maxifi.com , and Author of Money Magic . Stay Connected: Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Amazon Music Discussion about this episode Comments Restacks Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff Podcast Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally. Listen in as we chat with some of the most influential leaders in economics across the globe. Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally. Listen in as we chat with some of the most influential leaders in economics across the globe. Subscribe Listen on Substack App RSS Feed Appears in episode Larry Kotlikoff Recent Episodes Naill Ferguson, the Preeminent Economic Historian, Talks Geopolitics -- Yesterday's, Today's, and Tomorrow's Aug 10 • Larry Kotlikoff Jack Schibli of Lane Generational Explains Why the Stock Market Runs Largely on Autopilot and the Equity-Investing Danger this Presents Aug 2 • Larry Kotlikoff The Brilliant and Captivating Justin Wolfers Talks Economics and the Economy Jul 31 • Larry Kotlikoff Economics Matter's First Substack Live! Talking Social Security's Extreme Insolvency with Pam Krueger, Founder and CEO of Wealthramp, and… Jul 29 • Larry Kotlikoff Brilliant Investing Requires Thinking and Looking Outside the Box -- Steve Laffey Is an Extraordinary Investor. This is a Podcast You Can't… Jul 23 Economist John Goodman, Father of HSAs and One of America's Most Influential Policymakers, Talks US Healthcare Reform Jul 16 • Larry Kotlikoff Bruce Mehlman Joins Economics Matters to Discuss the Long-Term Economic Impact of the War in Iran, Geopolitics, Economic History, and His… Jul 2 • Larry Kotlikoff Sebastian Mallaby Returns to Discuss AI and his Latest Bestseller: The Infinity Machine. Jun 25 • Larry Kotlikoff