The World and Everything In It 10.13.25 Colorado’s counseling law at the Supreme Court, the widening fiscal gap in Washington, and the creation of Narnia
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Oct 13, 2025 David Bonson, a financial analyst and founder of The Bonson Group, joins to discuss the impact of China's export restrictions on rare earth materials and how these tensions affect U.S. manufacturers. He highlights the historical context of China's dominance in this area and critiques ongoing budget deficits in the U.S. as 'shameful.' Bonson also analyzes potential political maneuvers regarding healthcare subsidies amid a looming government shutdown, shedding light on the intricate dynamics at play.
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Free Speech Versus Professional Regulation
- Colorado's ban on certain counseling for minors raises a core First Amendment clash about whether licensed professional words are conduct or protected speech.
- The Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism of letting states pick viewpoints when regulating professional standards.
Medical Consensus Isn’t Infallible
- Colorado leaned on medical consensus and standards of care to justify restricting counseling speech to protect minors.
- Justices pushed back, noting history where medical consensus was wrong and asking whether viewpoint discrimination hides behind 'standard of care.'
Strict Scrutiny Looms Over The Law
- The Court reminded that content-based regulation of professional speech must face strict scrutiny.
- That raises a high bar for Colorado if the law is treated as viewpoint discrimination.
