Topic: Oira

Harvard Law professor Cass Sunstein's appointment to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is analyzed. The hosts discuss Sunstein's book "On Rumors" and his proposals for "notify and take down" systems for internet speech. They express concern that these powers will be used to stifle dissent on topics like climate change by labeling alternative views as "damaging falsehoods."

The role of Cass Sunstein as the "Regulatory Czar" at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is examined. The hosts review the reginfo.gov dashboard, noting a vast array of pending regulations covering everything from meat labeling to international fishing certifications, which they argue renders Congress obsolete.