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July 9, 2026

AAF Exchange — Ep. 195: Spectrum Auctions, Congress’ Priorities, and Trump Accounts

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Fred Ashton

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Director of Competition Policy Fred Ashton join us to discuss spectrum auctions, Congress’ to-do list for the remainder of 2026, and the launch of Trump Accounts.

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Douglas Holtz-Eakin

President

Douglas Holtz-Eakin is the President of the American Action Forum.

Fred Ashton

Director of Competition Policy

Fred Ashton is the Director of Competition Policy at the American Action Forum.

Douglas Holtz-Eakin

President

Douglas Holtz-Eakin is the President of the American Action Forum.

Fred Ashton

Director of Competition Policy

Fred Ashton is the Director of Competition Policy at the American Action Forum.

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AAF Exchange — Ep. 195: Spectrum Auctions, Congress’ Priorities, and Trump Accounts

Douglas Holtz-Eakin

President

Fred Ashton

Director of Competition Policy

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