Whiskey Rebellion 040: The Regulatory State

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has come out against net neutrality regulations and the CFPB. Frank and David talk about the history of regulatory state, including:

• The origins of the Regulatory State, including the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Pure Food & Drug Act
• The role of the New Deal and the Great Society in expanding the Regulatory State
• Why Republicans seem to hate regulations 

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