
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | GovernmentNews CommentaryNews | ||||

In many cases, the government's attempts at regulating health care markets are complex, convoluted operations—and seeing the consequences of those policies can be tricky.
Other times, however, it is very straightforward: the government just says "no... more
When Mike Abell's young son was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, a phone call proved to be a vital lifeline.
Today, that phone call might be illegal—thanks to some strict limitations that New Jersey places on telemedicine calls with docto... more
There are more than 100,000 Americans on the waiting lists to receive an organ transplant, and many of them will die without ever getting one.
At least some of those lives would be saved if the monopoly government contractors managing America's orga... more
Dr. Jay Singleton remembers the moment when he realized that Certificate of Need laws were serious business.
"He stood up and stared at me and hit his hands on the table," Singleton recalls. "And he said, 'well, we're going to fight you on this.'"
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Really interesting content but the audio volume is quite low. Please increase the volume.
Season one was great, but this season is so boring.
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.
Very informative, well produced and all around enjoyable. Please, please, please make more like this.
Comrade Katherine made a superb recommendation with this show
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Focused on governmental policies that inadvertently create barriers to essential goods and services, this series features discussions on various regulations impacting healthcare, accessibility to medical treatments, and economic liberty. Through personal narratives and expert insights, it tackles the inefficiencies and complications within systems like organ donation, telehealth, and the healthcare system at large. Noteworthy is how it highlights individual stories, such as families navigating bureaucratic healthcare hurdles, alongside broader discussions on necessary reforms and market solutions. The approach combines criticism of current policies with advocacy for more accessible and affordable healthcare options.
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