How much electricity do states produce? In 2023, Texas generated twice as much power as Florida, the next closest state. At the other end of the spectrum, Vermont produced the least electricity and had the lowest per capita generation rate. Explore the data on US DataLabs! https://loom.ly/-trkbR4
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Hubwonk is a weekly podcast from Pioneer Institute, a Boston-based think tank.
In each episode, Joe Selvaggi connects you to regional and national leaders in healthcare, education, transportation, and industry to explore policy choices that promote liberty, free market dynamism, and human flourishing for everyone.
Latest Episodes
September 17, 2024
Learning From California: Policy Lessons From Golden State Exodus
Joe Selvaggi speaks with Tim Anaya of the Pacific Research Institute about his new book, The California Left Coast Survivor’s Guide, exploring insights and lessons on how Massachusetts can stay competitive.
September 10, 2024
New England Short Circuit: Distorted Incentives Drive Energy Prices Up and Reliability Down
Joe Selvaggi talks with Travis Fisher from the Cato Institute about the rising costs and increasing fragility of the New England power grid, as green capacity incentives distract from neglected infrastructure.
September 3, 2024
Controlling Drug Prices: Costs and Benefits of Direct Negotiation with Big Pharma
Joe Selvaggi talks with Bill Smith, Director of the Life Sciences Initiative at Pioneer Institute, about the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on drug pricing negotiations and its potential effects on drug development, consumers, and taxpayers.
August 27, 2024
Harris' Tax Vision: Policy & Politics
Joe Selvaggi talks with Tax Foundation Vice President William McBride about the details and potential effects of the tax policy proposed by Kamala Harris's presidential campaign
August 20, 2024
Digital Privacy Divide: Can Law Enforcement Google Where You’ve Been?
Joe Selvaggi talks with Cato Institute legal fellow Brent Skorup about the split in the court of appeals over the Constitution's 4th Amendment protections concerning law enforcement's search of location tracking data.
August 13, 2024
Housing Bond Bill: Could Billions Better Bay State Cost of Living
Joe Selvaggi talks with Pioneer's Senior Housing Fellow, Andrew Mikula, about the recently passed $5.2 billion bond bill, discussing its key features and how it might impact the supply and cost of homes in Massachusetts.
August 6, 2024
Ruinous Red Tape: Epic Cost of Unchecked Federal Rule Making
Joe Selvaggi discusses the emergence of the massive, costly, and rapidly growing register of federal rules and regulations with Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Wayne Crews.
July 30, 2024
Property Tax Reassessment: Beleaguered Buildings Bear Burden of Boston’s Burgeoning Budget
Joe Selvaggi talks with Marty Walz, the interim president of the Boston Municipal Research Bureau, about more viable, long-term alternatives to Mayor Wu’s property tax classification proposal.
July 23, 2024
Registering Republican Realignment: GOP Convention Showcases Conservatism's New Direction
Joe Selvaggi talks with the CATO Institute’s Dr. Norbert Michel about the shift in the Republican vision and policy goals from decades past, as reflected in the nominees and guest speakers at the 2024 GOP Convention.
July 16, 2024
Candidate Selection Breakdown: Presidential Primary Primacy or Determined Delegate Detour
Joe Selvaggi talks with MIT Professor Charles Stewart III about the political party’s presidential candidate nomination process and what or who ultimately decides who is chosen.
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