3/4/2026: Federalism, Decentralization & Telling DC to Chill w/ Suzanne Sherman

Mark and Jake pour a stiff one and welcome the one and only Suzanne Sherman — aka @CowgirlEsq — constitutional attorney, rancher, and author of FEDERALISM: How Decentralization Can Save America. Yes, you read that right. She can quote the Constitution, argue the 10th Amendment, and probably outshoot you before breakfast. This week on If By Whiskey, we ask the dangerous question: What if the solution to America’s problems isn’t more Washington… but less? Suzanne makes the case that decentralization isn’t radical — it’s original recipe. From federal overreach to state sovereignty, from bureaucratic bloat to local control, we explore whether giving power back to the states might actually lower everyone’s blood pressure (no promises). Expect: 🥃 Whiskey-fueled constitutional nerdery 🐎 Cowgirl-level common sense 📜 A little Founders talk (the powdered wig kind) 🔥 And the bold idea that maybe, just maybe, D.C. doesn’t need to run your life Is federalism the escape hatch? Is decentralization the peaceful rebellion? Or do Mark and Jake just like saying “enumerated powers” after two pours? Saddle up. It’s going to be a fun one. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512