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Dec 18, 2023 • 14min

What Does Data Tell Us about Certificate of Need in Health Services?

The podcast explores the negative effects of certificate of need laws in healthcare services, including limited availability and increased costs. It discusses the limitations of evaluating medical facility needs and the impact of these laws on healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The podcast also analyzes the changes in certificate of need laws in South Carolina and Florida, debunking misconceptions. Additionally, it highlights how these laws suppress wages, limit opportunities for healthcare workers, and hinder entrepreneurial endeavors and new services by physicians.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 12min

How Arizona Became the Leader in Educational Freedom

Ben Toma, Republican Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives, discusses Arizona's leading role in advancing educational freedom. He highlights the success of school choice in Arizona driven by libertarianism, shares how the rise of universal school choice has expanded parents' options, emphasizes the importance of voice and exit in educational freedom, and explores efforts to increase awareness of school choice options for parents.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 8min

Nikki Haley Wants to Trash Anonymous Online Speech

Presidential candidate, Nikki Haley, suggests compromising internet anonymity for national security. This chapter explores the rationale behind her proposal, the potential consequences of restricting anonymous speech, and the dangers of criticizing candidates' views on freedom of speech.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 12min

Let Phar­ma­cists Prescribe

This podcast discusses the potential for pharmacists to play a larger role in healthcare delivery by prescribing medications and performing routine tests, addressing the shortage of primary healthcare practitioners. It explores the benefits and implementation of pharmacists having full practice authority, including increased accessibility and convenience for patients. The podcast also explores the idea of allowing pharmacists to handle low-level illnesses, while addressing concerns about safety and liability. It highlights the important role of pharmacists in prescribing birth control and HIV medications, and mentions workarounds implemented in some states to allow pharmacists to prescribe these medications.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 10min

Due Process and Federal Agency Adjudications

Explore the lack of due process in federal agency adjudications and the constitutional questions surrounding agency adjudications. Discuss the denial of due process rights in cases like Jarcusy and the firing of a credit union CEO. Dive into the issue of federal agencies acting as prosecutors, judges, and executioners without a court process. Delve into the potential outcome of a case on delegation of powers to executive branch agencies and its implications on administrative law cases.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 18min

Is Converting Vacant Commercial Property a Housing Solution?

This podcast delves into the housing crunch in cities, exploring the potential of converting vacant commercial properties into residential spaces. It discusses the benefits for property owners and the pushback from local communities. The comparison of housing reforms in California and Arizona is also covered, along with the costs of a housing crisis and its impact on residents and politics. The importance of bipartisan support for housing policies is emphasized.
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Dec 9, 2023 • 12min

Supreme Court Ponders Federal Agencies That Act Like Courts

Supreme Court case on federal agencies acting like courts; advantages and disadvantages of agencies handling cases in-house; lack of independence in agency proceedings; challenging executive discretion and rationalizing judicial power; potential shifts in administrative law and implications for rights and licensing.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 18min

Looking Ahead to Shrinking Federal Surveillance Powers

The podcast discusses the history of officials lying about collecting data on Americans, the lack of authorization for the CIA's collection of electronic communications, the need to regulate surveillance technology to protect privacy, challenging the White House's position on federal surveillance, and evaluating surveillance programs based on efficacy and constitutional rights.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 16min

Defending Gestational Surrogacy

Dispelling misconceptions, this podcast explores the criticisms and benefits of gestational surrogacy. It highlights concerns about declining population and advocates for a balanced perspective. The voluntary participation of carriers and debunking misconceptions about termination are discussed. The emotional and financial investments, challenges, and trade-offs of gestational surrogacy are also explored.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 17min

Occupational Licensing Reform in 2023 and Beyond

Explore occupational licensing reform and the concept of universal recognition to increase employment and remove barriers for professionals. The Knee Regulatory Research Center focuses on expanding healthcare professionals and eliminating certificate of need requirements. Recent progress in South Carolina and the impacts of certificate of need regulation are discussed.

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