There are several paths forward for the American economy, but one path readily advanced by a movement on the right looks a lot like a loser’s playbook: protect industries and workers with the heavy hand of government and otherwise move toward more state interventions into economic affairs. Samuel Gregg is author of the new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Next-American-Economy-Markets-Uncertain/dp/164177276X" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Next American Economy</a>.

The Next American Economy

A dozen states and DC steal home equity from often unsuspecting homeowners. The process known as “<a href="https://homeequitytheft.org/?utm_source=catodailypodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">home equity theft</a>” leaves many people both homeless and without a large fraction of their retirement savings. The Pacific Legal Foundation will bring a case to the U.S. Supreme Court this year. Researcher Angela C. Erickson and attorney Larry Salzman comment.

State-Run Home Equity Theft Goes before SCOTUS

The <a href="https://www.cato.org/human-freedom-index/2022" rel="noopener" target="_blank">latest edition</a> of the <a href="https://www.cato.org/human-freedom-index/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Human Freedom Index</a> shows that the pandemic was devastating for freedom across the globe. Ian Vasquez is the co-author.

The Human Freedom Index 2022

An emergent turf war over who gets to prescribe medication means delaying mental health care. Claudia Mosier is a prescribing psychologist in two states and believes what she's offering could help many Americans secure their own mental health.

The Political Opposition to Prescribing Psychologists

How might expanding the ranks of prescribing psychologists fill the gap in providing mental health care? What stands in the way? Beth N. Rom-Rymer is a clinical psychologist and advocate for the expansion of mental health access.

Prescribing Psychologists and Mental Health Care

It's too soon to say if the classified material found in the home and former office of President Joe Biden represents a serious security vulnerability, but Patrick Eddington says it easily represents a breach for which most of us would already be in jail.

Biden, Trump, and Purloined Classified Documents

Many regulations were suspended or relaxed as COVID-19 surged in the United States. So why are they coming back? Rea Hederman of the Buckeye Institute explains.

The Return of the Pre-COVID Regulatory Hurdles

Some members of Congress appear to want to choke off all manner of innovation enabled by cryptocurrencies, and doing so would require a great deal more intrusive government. Jack Solowey explains.

Don't Build the Great Firewall of America

Chevron deference, the doctrine under which courts defer to agencies in interpreting statutory authority, has long been controversial. Now the Supreme Court will look at the doctrine again. Tommy Berry comments.

Chevron Deference Returns to SCOTUS

Laws aimed at controlling drug paraphernalia can end up harming efforts to prevent overdoses. Jeff Singer explains.

Drug Paraphernalia Laws and Overdoses

The Cato Daily Podcast allows Cato Institute scholars and other commenters to discuss relevant news and libertarian thought in a conversational, informal manner. Hosted by Caleb O. Brown.

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