RTP's Fourth Branch Podcast
Latest Episodes
Explainer Episode 77 - State Regulatory Reform and Overcoming Regulatory Inertia
Tanner Jones and Jonathan Wolfson from the Cicero Institute discuss their co-authored paper titled "Restoring Legislative Authority: A Balanced Approach to Agency Deference." They explore the implicat
Deep Dive 299 - How Does AI Affect Rulemaking?
A panel of experts will engage in a legal discussion about the implications of using AI in rulemaking, as AI technologies inadvertently influence the process of creating and implementing regulations.
Deep Dive 298: What Should The Next Administration Do About AI?
This virtual event explored the potential trajectories of AI policy under the upcoming shift in presidential administrations. Our expert panel, featuring Ash Kazaryan, Adam Kovacevich, and Neil Chilso
Deep Dive 297 - Climate Disclosure Litigation: Examining Legal Battles Against California and the SEC
A panel of distinguished legal scholars and practitioners will provide an overview of the current landscape of litigation surrounding climate disclosure regulations. Experts will discuss the legal cha
Explainer Episode 76 - Examining State AGs' Use of Outside Counsel
In this episode, Ketan Bhirud and Luke Wake take a closer look at the role of the use of outside legal counsel by state attorneys general. Outside counsel can provide valuable expertise and resources,
Explainer Episode 75 - Defining the term Equity From a Legal and Historical Standpoint
In this episode, experts GianCarlo Canaparo and Mike Gonzalez provide a legal and historical interpretation of the term "equity." This discussion, moderated by Linda Chavez, highlights how the definit
Explainer Episode 74 - Incorporation by Reference and Voluntary Standards
Regulatory experts, Rosario Palmieri and Karen Harned, discuss industry self-regulation, soft law, and voluntary standards. Thousands of products, services, and systems use voluntary, consensus standa
Deep Dive 296 - Will the Congressional Review Act Be Revived in 2025?
Federal regulators were busy in April 2024, with agencies publishing a record-breaking 66 significant new regulations; more than half of which had price tags higher than $200 million. This burst of re
Deep Dive 294 - West Virginia v. EPA, Two Years Later: Updates on the Major Questions Doctrine
Experts will examine the major questions doctrine, its role in regulatory litigation, and its place in administrative law in light of recent developments.Please register and join us for a live webina
Explainer Episode 73 - Changing Presidential Candidates
Kathryn Ciano Mauler and Eric Wang join the podcast to discuss the FEC rules behind campaign funds, particularly in the transfer of said funds between candidates. Their discussion breaks down the ques