What do federal regulations really cost American families?

In this episode of the Leave Us Alone podcast, Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist sits down with Kent Lassman, President & CEO of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, to examine the hidden costs of the federal regulatory state.

While taxes are easy to see, regulations quietly raise the price of nearly everything Americans buy, from housing and banking to transportation and everyday consumer goods. Lassman explains how federal regulations function as a hidden tax on families, why those costs are often overlooked, and how excessive regulation stifles innovation and economic growth.

The conversation also explores the history of deregulation, the incentives that allow regulatory burdens to grow over time, and why meaningful reform requires both policymakers and taxpayers to understand the true cost of government intervention.

The average American family pays roughly $4,200 every year because of lawsuit abuse.

In this episode of the Leave Us Alone Podcast, Grover Norquist sits down with Lauren Zelt of Protecting American Consumers Together and Ryan Patrick of Texans for Lawsuit Reform to discuss how lawsuit abuse drives up the cost of car insurance, home insurance, healthcare, and everyday goods.

They examine recent reforms in Florida and Georgia, why insurance rates are falling in some states, how trial lawyers influence state politics, and what policymakers can do to reduce costs for consumers.

If you've ever wondered why insurance premiums keep rising, this conversation explains one of the biggest hidden costs facing American families.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt joins Grover Norquist on the Leave Us Alone podcast to discuss Oklahoma's "Path to Zero" plan to eliminate the state income tax, build long-term taxpayer protections, and keep government spending under control.

Stitt explains how Oklahoma built billions in savings while cutting taxes, why economic growth accelerates when taxpayers keep more of their own money, and how the state is using spending discipline to move toward a zero income tax future.

The conversation also covers school choice, limited government, free markets, tort reform, and why Oklahoma is positioning itself as one of the most pro-growth states in America.