Why We Can't Have Nice Things

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News #236News Commentary #51

A Reason magazine podcast series about the frustrating and foolish policies that drive up prices and limit the availability of vital goods and services. From the regulations that caused a baby formula shortage to the laws that make prescription drugs more expensive, host Eric Boehm explains how these counterproductive policies get made—and why they can be so difficult to undo.

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  • Rokuduguni
    Interesting but too quiet
    Really interesting content but the audio volume is quite low. Please increase the volume.
  • GatsbyNYC
    So promising
    Season one was great, but this season is so boring.
  • Strutzr
    Spot on. Love their podcasts.
    Big fan of reason and the common sense approach to basic problems. Example after example of how government intervention in the free market messes almost everything up.
  • max_n_tucker
    Make more like this!!!
    Very informative, well produced and all around enjoyable. Please, please, please make more like this.
  • Chubileto
    Most Excellent Listen
    Comrade Katherine made a superb recommendation with this show
  • Placebo Pharmacy
    Great Podcast
    All episodes are good, but I enjoyed the one on the Jones Act the best!
  • h4tchr
    5 stars would listen again
    As an avid Reason reader, I was already aware of much of this. But I was really pleasantly surprised by how much I learned. This podcast is easy to listen to. It’s a lot of fun, very well produced. And it was fascinating. If that sounds like your thing, give this podcast a go.
  • StefFUNNY JAGS FAN
    Tariffs are bad
    That’s all I need to say. Seems like an easy concept…..
  • Dr_pHrank
    Fun and Serious Look Into Dumb Yet Consequential Laws
    Short and to the point series that explains how government rules can have unintended consequences and make all sorts of products more expensive. Each episode was engaging with a bit of humor, featured experts who understand and can fluently explain the problem, and shows step by step a chain of actions. If only the US Gov listened and would get serious about repealing the many counterproductive laws in place now.
  • Omar Fan
    I love this podcast
    There are so many situations? Laws? Regulations? in this country that stymie our ability to build and grow and create opportunity. This is great information.
  • embee218
    Enlightening
    The host successfully takes a complicated policy matter and makes it digestible and engaging. Bravo!
  • Penguin234567
    Informative
    The first episode is great. The host is great at breaking down a complicated problem. I can’t wait for the next episode.
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