The Affordability Challenge with Michael Strain | LPP Ep. 190
Affordability is the defining economic issue for millions of Americans.
In this episode, I talk with Michael R. Strain, Ph.D., of the American Enterprise Institute about inflation, tariffs, and why rising costs—not wages—are the real challenge facing families today.
We explore what the data say, wh…
Conservative Crossroads with Henry Olsen: Industrial Policy at the Crossroads
This week’s topic: Should the federal government adopt an explicit industrial policy? Arguing in the affirmative is Julius Krein, editor of American Affairs magazine, and arguing against it is Michael Strain, Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Henry Olsen host…
Industrial Policy at the Crossroads
This week's topic: Should the federal government adopt an explicit industrial policy? Arguing in the affirmative is Julius Krein, editor of American Affairs magazine, and arguing against it is Michael Strain, Director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute.Henry Olsen hosts…
The Cost of Politicizing Economic Statistics
President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics in August 2025, claiming without evidence that the agency's data were "rigged." One consequence of the firing was an erosion of trust in data that businesses, investors, and policymakers depend on. A recent paper (https://www.nber.org…
Is the American Dream in Decline?
The American Dream – the idea that anyone can achieve success in the U.S. through hard work and determination – is under scrutiny, and some worry it’s no longer achievable for the broader population. Those who agree say increasing healthcare, education, and housing costs create difficulty in having…
The Myth of American Decline | Michael Strain | Ep. 81
Our managing editor Chelsea Follett speaks with economist Michael Strain about the myth of American decline and the dangers of populism. They discuss the rise of populism on the left and right, the evidence that American living standards have improved, why inequality does not explain today’s politi…
Episode 896: Mamdani’s Grocery Store Games
Today on The Editors, Rich, Michael, Noah, and Andrew discuss Trump’s recent polling, Zohran Mamdani’s grocery store goals, and the common good.
Editors’ Picks:
Rich: Dan’s post "Why JD Vance Generates So Much Heat"
MBD: Rich’s piece “The Iran War Is Eating Trump’s Presidency”
Noah: Christ…
Growth Under Strain
Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Institute and colleague Matt Colyar join the Inside Economics crew to unpack a blockbuster week for the U.S. economy. A bizarre FOMC meeting, fresh GDP and inflation data, new readings on consumers, and financial market gyrations offered plenty to discuss. …
Debt and the Deficit: Reaganism with Michael Strain
On this episode of Reaganism, Ronald Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Dr. Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Institute to discuss the growing U.S. federal debt and deficit, focusing on why America’s debt-to-GDP ratio and rising interest costs are becoming increasingly u…
Are we really experiencing an affordability crisis? – with Michael Strain and Jason Furman
Governors Bredesen and Haslam are joined by Michael Strain, Director of Economic Policy Studies and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), and Jason Furman, a professor at Harvard and former chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, to discuss the defining issue of the 2026 mi…
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