Cato Daily Podcast Best of Cato Daily Podcast: By the People: Rebuilding Liberty without Permission
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May 9, 2025 
Charles Murray, author of 'By the People: Rebuilding Liberty without Permission,' argues for civil disobedience as a remedy against oppressive federal regulations. He discusses the historical context of liberty and critiques the erosion of constitutional intent. Murray advocates for private defense funds to support those facing government scrutiny and highlights surprising victories against regulatory agencies. The conversation touches on America's cultural diversity, revealing a unifying desire across political lines to reclaim personal freedoms from bureaucratic control.
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Constitution Is Broken Today
- The Constitution is effectively broken due to the Supreme Court's expansion of federal powers since the 1930s.
- No current court or president can reverse this expansion, so alternative approaches are necessary.
Collapse of Non-Delegation Doctrine
- Non-delegation doctrine has collapsed under progressive reforms favoring expert bureaucrats.
- Agencies now have broad leeway to create regulations with minimal guidance from Congress.
Civil Disobedience Strategy Advice
- Engage in massive civil disobedience against pointless regulations.
- Back it with private legal defense funds to overwhelm and deter enforcement efforts.