Ep. 21: Anastasia Boden on Economic Freedom

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 Rights01:02 Meet the Hosts and Guest Introduction03:26 Anastasia Bowden’s Journey and Passion for Law05:32 The Importance of Empathy in Law07:10 The Role of Process and Procedure in Legal Systems10:56 Economic Rights vs. Civil Rights21:32 The Impact of Certificate of Need Laws32:17 The Impact of Certificate of Need Laws33:36 A Personal Story: Hasidic Women’s EMT Service34:56 The Bipartisan Agreement on Certificate of Need Laws37:52 Challenges in Repealing Entrenched Laws42:03 The Regulatory Thicket and Its Impact on Small Businesses45:59 The Courage of Entrepreneurs47:12 The Role of Constitutional Lawsuits51:49 The Human Cost of Regulations59:29 Hope in Local Community Actions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wemadethispolitical.substack.com