Government regulations are making housing unaffordable, and Ron Phillips isn’t holding back in this episode. He breaks down how zoning laws, excessive permitting processes, and bureaucratic red tape are driving up costs for builders, landlords, and homeowners—ultimately making housing less accessible for working Americans. Using insights from a Wall Street Journal article and real-world examples, Ron explains why overregulation is a hidden tax that affects everyone.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE  

• How excessive zoning laws have made housing unaffordable in many states
• Why California’s housing crisis proves that overregulation stifles economic growth
• The hidden costs of permitting and how they drive up rents and home prices
• Actionable ways to protect property rights and push for common-sense regulation

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• How Zoning Ruined the Housing Market in Blue-State America

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