Andy Puzder

Andy Puzder was chief executive officer of CKE Restaurants for more than 16 years, following a career as an attorney. He is currently a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, and a Senior Fellow at both the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy and the America First Policy Institute. His next book, "A Tyranny for the Good of its Victims – The Ugly Truth About Stakeholder Capitalism" will come out early next year.Read More

Blame Biden if your July 4th cookout burns your wallet

OPINION July 3

Blame Biden if your July 4th cookout burns your wallet

Bidenflation isn't just taking a toll on your weekly shopping trips. Your annual July 4th cookout has spiked in price. Things are so bad, one in five Americans are skipping meals.

Biden's tax deception: One more thing our president gets wrong

OPINION May 23

Biden's tax deception: One more thing our president gets wrong

Rather than costing the federal government $1.7 trillion in tax revenue, the Trump tax cuts are projected to add $1.3 trillion over what the CBO estimated.

The simple lesson from Disney, Bud Light fiascos is too obvious

OPINION September 14

The simple lesson from Disney, Bud Light fiascos is too obvious

You have to wonder what management teams at Disney and at Bud Light were thinking.

Kamala Harris slip-up reveals how Bidenomics hurting American families

OPINION August 29

Kamala Harris slip-up reveals how Bidenomics hurting American families

A recent Morning Consult survey found that in the third quarter of this year only 46% of Americans could cover a $400 unexpected expense without going into debt.

Colorado teachers union against capitalism: Can parents trust their kids to this group?

OPINION May 15, 2023

Colorado teachers union against capitalism: Can parents trust their kids to this group?

The Colorado Teachers Association recently passed a resolution expressing its belief that “Capitalism inherently exploits children, public schools, land, labor and resources."

This terrifying reason Silicon Valley Bank collapsed is a threat to thousands of other businesses

OPINION April 10, 2023

This terrifying reason Silicon Valley Bank collapsed is a threat to thousands of other businesses

This terrifying reason Silicon Valley Bank collapsed is a threat to thousands of other businesses. SVB executives embraced ESG policies and ‘woke capitalism.’

What midterm voting results tell us about the economy going forward

OPINION November 9, 2022

What midterm voting results tell us about the economy going forward

We are still awaiting final voting results from some parts of the U.S. now that voting in midterms has wrapped up. We know that Republicans made gains and it will make a difference.

Choosing between food and fuel leaves more Americans out in the cold

OPINION November 4, 2022

Choosing between food and fuel leaves more Americans out in the cold

Thanks to Biden, one in six US homes must choose between food and fuel as freezing temperatures near. Lack of options leaves more Americans out in cold.

GOP victory agenda would rein in radical Biden policies and promote American growth

OPINION October 17, 2022

GOP victory agenda would rein in radical Biden policies and promote American growth

GOP victory agenda would rein in radical Biden policies on economy, energy and open borders and promote US growth. It’s time for Republicans to fix things.

California dreamin' for fast-food workers will hurt, not help

OPINION September 2, 2022

California dreamin' for fast-food workers will hurt, not help

California lawmakers have passed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act and it could drastically harm the industry and its workers