Sorry, Spirit Airlines—Government Has No Business Owning Businesses

Sorry, Spirit Airlines—Government Has No Business Owning Businesses

May 8, 2026 · 6 min

About this episode

Steve Forbes discusses the issues surrounding government ownership of businesses and advocates for a free market economy.

Steve Forbes breaks down the folly of government bailing out and buying businesses they'll ultimately own major stakes in, and explains why the free market is the only way for a sustainable, growing economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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