In this episode of ‘We Made This Political,’ Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall host civil rights attorney Anastasia Boden from the Pacific Legal Foundation. The discussion delves into the fundamental right to economic liberty and the challenges posed by burdensome economic regulations like certificate of need laws. Anastasia shares inspiring stories from her career advocating for entrepreneurs and small businesses, highlighting the human costs of unfair regulations and the transformative impact of legal advocacy. Tune in to explore how personal passion, legal expertise, and economic freedom intersect to promote flourishing communities.
00:00 Introduction to the American Dream and Economic Rights
01:02 Meet the Hosts and Guest Introduction
03:26 Anastasia Bowden’s Journey and Passion for Law
05:32 The Importance of Empathy in Law
07:10 The Role of Process and Procedure in Legal Systems
10:56 Economic Rights vs. Civil Rights
21:32 The Impact of Certificate of Need Laws
32:17 The Impact of Certificate of Need Laws
33:36 A Personal Story: Hasidic Women’s EMT Service
34:56 The Bipartisan Agreement on Certificate of Need Laws
37:52 Challenges in Repealing Entrenched Laws
42:03 The Regulatory Thicket and Its Impact on Small Businesses
45:59 The Courage of Entrepreneurs
47:12 The Role of Constitutional Lawsuits
51:49 The Human Cost of Regulations
59:29 Hope in Local Community Actions
