Law professor Nicholas Bagley discusses recent Supreme Court decisions reshaping power in Washington. The debate on banning fireworks for health and environmental reasons is explored. Controversy in the competitive hot-dog eating world, with Joey Chestnut not competing due to sponsorship issues, is also highlighted.

James Coleman, a University of Minnesota professor specializing in energy infrastructure; Adam White, Executive Director at George Mason University focusing on regulatory law; and Nicholas Bagley, a University of Michigan legal expert, delve into critical aspects of administrative law. They discuss the challenges posed by the National Environmental Policy Act, the growing power of a White House office, and the implications of recent court cases for environmental regulations. The trio also explores potential reforms for environmental reviews that could reshape infrastructure development in America.

Nicholas Bagley, former General Counsel to Governor Gretchen Whitmer, highlights the bureaucratic entanglements hampering government effectiveness. Kathy Stack and Jenny Mattingley, veterans of the Office of Management and Budget, discuss the outdated regulations that complicate federal funding processes. They delve into the Paperwork Reduction Act's shortcomings and the need for inter-agency collaboration to streamline data collection. The trio emphasizes the urgent need for reforming bureaucratic structures to enhance policy outcomes and restore public trust in government.