Steve Forbes: What's Ahead
In an uncertain and rapidly changing world, Steve Forbes sits down with today’s leading business and economic minds to give listeners a better grasp of what’s ahead, and shares his own perspectives on the day’s most pressing issues.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 680
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Spotlight: Why Vladimir Putin's Moves In Europe Are A Threat To U.S. Security
Russian strongman Vladimir Putin desires to dominate Europe, and his efforts to undermine NATO won't end well for anyone. Steve Forbes on the U.S.’ response to Putin's anti-American maneuvers and on …
00:03:30 |
Tue 16 Nov 2021
Spotlight: The Fed’s Tapering Has Begun: What Investors Need To Know
The Federal Reserve has announced a gradual reduction in its monthly bond-buying program, and what’s the plan? To reduce purchases by $15 billion a month, from the current level of $120 billion, to z…
00:03:17 |
Fri 12 Nov 2021
Spotlight: The Biden Antitrust Suit To Block Book Publishers’ Merger Is About Power
The Biden Justice Department has filed an antitrust suit to block a proposed merger between two book publishers, which is a destructive move. Are Biden antitrusters really worried about books? Steve…
00:03:28 |
Thu 11 Nov 2021
Spotlight: Is Biden’s Vaccine Mandate For Workers Unconstitutional?
Last September President Biden issued an executive order that would force workers in private-sector companies with 100 or more employees to get vaccinated or be tested weekly and to wear face masks, …
00:03:26 |
Tue 09 Nov 2021
Spotlight: 2021 Was The Worst World Series Ratings Of All Time! The Game Changer The MLB Needs
Major League Baseball knows it has a big problem attracting younger fans and keeping many older ones engaged. One telltale sign: Television viewership of the World Series has plummeted 80% since the …
00:02:44 |
Fri 05 Nov 2021
Spotlight: Supply Chain And Port Congestion Chaos! The Real Cause Of The Backup
Clogged ports, serious supply-chain challenges, higher prices and widespread shortages are being painfully felt across the U.S. We need an “Operation Warp Speed” approach to fix the chaos at hand. St…
00:03:35 |
Thu 04 Nov 2021
Spotlight: SALT Deduction And Biden’s Spending Bill: Why A Flat Tax Should Be Considered
Restoring the SALT deduction would blow a hole in the anticipated revenues from tax increases in Biden’s big spending bill, but is there a better solution? Steve Forbes on why a flat tax should be co…
00:03:12 |
Tue 02 Nov 2021
Spotlight: Why Biden’s Tobacco-Tax-Hike Scheme Is A Big Mistake
To help finance President Biden’s proposed spending binges, congressional Democrats are pushing a bill called the Tobacco Tax Equity Act. This proposed tax law would not only raise tobacco taxes but …
00:03:18 |
Fri 29 Oct 2021
Spotlight: Higher Prices And Product Shortages: A Result Of Bad Policies?
Despite happy talk from the Federal Reserve earlier this year, pricing pressures are worsening, shortages are growing more acute, voters are angry and President Biden’s approval rating is plummeting.…
00:03:43 |
Thu 28 Oct 2021
Spotlight: New International Tax Deal Is Bad News For U.S. Taxpayers
The Biden Administration’s tax addicts just got their wish as 136 nations agreed to a new international tax deal that’s nothing but bad news for U.S. taxpayers. Steve Forbes on the reality behind thi…
00:03:10 |
Tue 26 Oct 2021
Spotlight: China Test-Fires A Hypersonic Missile: What This Means For Taiwan And The U.S.
News from the Pacific region is disturbing as China successfully tested a hypersonic missile that can carry nuclear weapons. What does this mean for Taiwan and for the U.S.? Steve Forbes on how the U…
00:03:28 |
Fri 22 Oct 2021
Spotlight: Biden’s Radical Nomination For Key Bank Regulator: What You Need To Know About Saule Omarova
The Office of Comptroller of the Currency isn’t well known to the public, but this is an immensely powerful regulator supervising 1,200 financial institutions. The Biden Administration’s recent nomin…
00:03:14 |
Thu 21 Oct 2021
Spotlight: The IRS Wants To Monitor Your Bank Account: Watch Out!
The White House and congressional Democratic leaders are pushing a chilling proposal that would destroy all vestiges of your financial privacy. Watch out! Steve Forbes on the IRS’ plans to monitor an…
00:03:22 |
Tue 19 Oct 2021
Spotlight: Free Speech Rights At Risk: Why The DOJ Is Targeting School Board Meetings
The Biden Administration has launched a major attack on our free speech liberties. Are your rights to free speech at risk? Steve Forbes on who the DOJ is targeting and on why federal law enforcement …
00:03:00 |
Fri 15 Oct 2021
Spotlight: What The Fed Can Learn From The History of Inflation
As the Federal Reserve, the White House and Congress play with fire regarding future inflation and economic stagnation, there’s a lot they can learn from the history of inflation. Steve Forbes on the…
00:03:31 |
Thu 14 Oct 2021
Spotlight: The Public Pension Crisis: Are Your Taxes Going To Go Up?
Government pension funds are in bad shape, and taxpayers could take the hit to make good on the financial shortfalls. Could your taxes be going up? Steve Forbes on the public pension crisis and the f…
00:03:32 |
Tue 12 Oct 2021
Spotlight: U.S. Debt-Ceiling Crisis: Why It’s Nothing To Lose Sleep Over
There’s a lot of noise about the calamity the nation will face if Republicans don’t go along with raising the debt ceiling. Don’t fall for it. Steve Forbes on the hysteria surrounding the U.S. debt c…
00:02:55 |
Fri 08 Oct 2021
Spotlight: Biden’s Radical Budget Bill: Can Manchin And Sinema Rescue Their Party From Political Suicide?
President Biden and congressional Democratic leaders ended last week without a vote on two colossal spending bills, recognizing that they had overplayed their hand. So is Biden's radical budget bill …
00:03:23 |
Thu 07 Oct 2021
Spotlight: Congress’ Meddling With Your Credit Card Fees Could Cost You
Congress is mulling over an idea to control what credit card issuers can charge merchants when you use your plastic to buy something. This move will empower retailers—not you! Steve Forbes on how Con…
00:03:24 |
Tue 05 Oct 2021
Spotlight: Cryptocurrencies: Watch Out! Stablecoins Are Coming Under Attack
With the rapid growth of stablecoins, regulators are waking up to its real threat in the crypto world. Cryptocurrencies, watch out! Steve Forbes on the existential challenge to the current ways of ba…
00:03:16 |
Fri 01 Oct 2021
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Forbes. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.