The Brian Lehrer Show Summer Friday: Building 'Abundance'; Bob Costas; Trans Women in Sports
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Jul 25, 2025 
Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein, co-authors of 'Abundance,' discuss how outdated policies hinder solutions to economic shortages. Bob Costas shares insights on baseball's current challenges and the sport's evolution, while Katie Barnes addresses the heated debate surrounding trans women in sports, exploring fairness and inclusivity issues. Each guest provides a unique perspective, prompting thought-provoking discussions on societal norms and the future of sports.
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Scarcity Politics of Both Parties
- Both major parties embrace scarcity politics but in different ways, creating ironies like red states producing more clean energy than blue states.
- Liberalism often creates scarcity through policies that limit housing and energy supply, exacerbating problems.
Everything Bagel Liberalism Problem
- Liberal policies often pile many goals into single projects, increasing costs and delays.
- Everything bagel liberalism can undermine key objectives like affordable housing or semiconductor manufacturing.
Old Environmental Laws Hinder Progress
- Environmental laws from the 20th century now hinder necessary development for 21st century needs like housing and clean energy.
- These regulations unintentionally impede solutions to housing shortages and climate change.
