Deregulation and Its Discontents

This chapter examines the ramifications of federal deregulation, particularly through the lens of a controversial entrepreneur whose businesses benefit from government subsidies while promoting anti-regulatory rhetoric. The conversation touches on tax policies, financial disparities, and rising costs linked to climate change, revealing a complex interplay of governmental oversight and the economy. Additionally, it highlights troubling practices in law enforcement, particularly civil forfeitures by the DEA, raising critical questions about accountability and public protection.