Moon Griffon Podcast

Pelican Institute Senior Economic Fellow Vance Ginn joins Moon Griffon to discuss Louisiana's strong economic performance in the first quarter of 2026. Ginn explains how the state's 2.9% GDP growth topped Texas and the national average, highlights the impact of recent tax reforms, and outlines policies he believes can sustain growth. The conversation also covers government spending, tax relief, workforce development, and how Louisiana can capitalize on major investments while avoiding long-term budget pitfalls.

On this episode of The Moon Griffon Podcast, Moon is joined by Matt Moscona of After Further Review (AFR) to preview the start of the LSU football season and discuss the enormous expectations surrounding the Tigers in 2026.

On this episode of The Moon Griffon Podcast, Moon sits down with Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Derek Babcock to discuss the recent LAGOP endorsement decisions in Louisiana's congressional races and the growing importance of voter turnout ahead of the upcoming elections.

On this episode of The Moon Griffon Podcast, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry joins Moon to discuss the historic SpaceX investment in Louisiana, a project he describes as one of the largest economic development opportunities in state history. Moon and Governor Landry also discuss the role of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in economic development negotiations, public transparency, and the competitive process involved in attracting major projects to Louisiana.

On this episode of The Moon Griffon Podcast, Moon talks with Melanie Kurdys of U.S. Parents Involved in Education (USPIE) about the growing literacy crisis in American schools and why so many students are struggling with basic reading skills.

Is the media giving Americans the full story on inflation and the economy? In this episode of The Moon Griffon Podcast, Moon welcomes Joseph Vazquez, Associate Editor at the Media Research Center, to discuss media coverage of inflation, government spending, economic policy and the growing national debt.

In this episode of The Moon Griffon Podcast, Moon welcomes Jason Snead, Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project, for a conversation about election integrity, voter registration, non-citizen voting, voter roll maintenance and election security across America. Snead discusses recent election-related controversies in states including Michigan, New Jersey, California, Minnesota and Oregon, while highlighting concerns about voter registration systems, proof of citizenship requirements, election law enforcement and public confidence in elections.

Moon Griffon welcomes political commentator, author and broadcaster Scott McKay to discuss his new novel, The Necessary Men, and the real-world political issues that inspired it.

In this episode of The Moon Griffon Podcast, Moon takes a deep dive into the growing debate over Social Security, Medicare, government spending and America's long-term debt challenges.

Are America's elections secure? In this episode of The Moon Griffon Podcast, Moon talks with Jason Snead, Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project Action, about election integrity, voter ID laws, voter roll maintenance, noncitizen voting concerns and election security across the country.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joins Moon Griffon to discuss Louisiana's decision to join Florida and Alabama in investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci following his recent congressional testimony. Murrill breaks down what comes next, the challenges of a state-level investigation, the significance of Fauci repeatedly invoking the Fifth Amendment, and whether state crimes could still be examined despite a federal pardon.

Moon Griffon breaks down all the angles of Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony, the origins of the virus, and the need for more transparency and accountability. Louisiana Representative Charles "Chuck" Owen called in to discuss the Louisiana House's review of the state's pandemic response and reforms that came out of those hearings, including a law that ensures hospital patients can't be denied visitors during future emergencies. The two also discussed concerns over lockdowns, COVID reporting, and why they believe it's important to keep looking into what happened during the pandemic.

Moon Griffon welcomes Daniel Turner, founder and executive director of Power the Future, for a wide-ranging conversation on America's energy future. They discuss rising electricity costs, the reliability of the power grid, the role of coal and natural gas, renewable energy policies, and how government decisions have shaped today's energy landscape. The interview also explores affordability, economic policy, and the broader debate over energy independence and prosperity.