RTP's Fourth Branch Podcast

The Regulatory Transparency Project is a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort dedicated to fostering discussion and a better understanding of regulatory policies. On RTP’s Fourth Branch Podcast, leading experts discuss the pros and cons of government regulations and explain how they affect everyday life for Americans.

RTP's Fourth Branch Podcast is a news podcast hosted by The Federalist Society, with 440 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Federalist Society hosts RTP's Fourth Branch Podcast, a news show with 440 episodes published.

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  Tech Roundup 30 - The Impact of AI on the Age Verification Debate

  Mar 5, 202649 minS0

  What are the effects of AI on the already contentious debate concerning age verification technology? An illustrious panel of experts sit down to discuss the issues surrounding these breakthrough innovations and the effect on children in a technological world.<br /> <br />Featuring:<br /><br />Graham Dufault, General Counsel, ATP The App Association<br />Jennifer Huddleston, Senior Fellow in Technology Policy, Cato Institute<br />Clare Morell, Fellow, Ethics & Public Policy Center<br />(Moderator) Prof. Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law; adjunct Research Fellow at the Cato Institute

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  Tech Roundup Episode 29 - An AI Roundup of 2025 and What Lies Ahead for 2026

  Jan 13, 202646 minS0

  Join tech and legal experts Prof. Kevin Frazier (University of Texas School of Law), Neil Chilson (Abundance Institute), and Charlie Bullock (Institute for Law & AI) for a breakdown of AI legal policy and regulatory developments in 2025 at the state, federal and executive levels, and the future of AI policy in 2026.

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  A New WOTUS Rule

  Oct 20, 202553 minS0

  What waters are considered “waters of the United States” or WOTUS under the Clean Water Act (CWA)? This question is critical because it determines which waters are regulated under the statute. The EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have struggled to develop a definition that can pass legal muster, in large part because they have tried to regulate waters that go beyond their statutory authority. For many years, the courts didn’t provide clarity either. But in 2023, the US Supreme Court in Sackett v. EPA specified what waters are regulated, including to what extent wetlands are covered.<br />...

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  Law for Little Tech: Part 6 - Does the Little Tech Agenda Work for Startups?

  Oct 3, 202532 minS0

  Startups often struggle to balance financial constraints with the pursuit of innovation, raising questions about how they can effectively advocate for themselves within the tech industry. In Washington, D.C. and abroad, various organizations promote the growth of smaller innovators, yet many "little tech" firms still face challenges meeting regulatory requirements. How do regulatory frameworks affect smaller innovators and their ability to compete? What balance should be struck between oversight and innovation? How can policymakers incentivize little tech companies without creating a disadvantage for Big Tech firms or consumers?<br />Join the Federalist Society’s Regulatory Transparency Project and host Pr...

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  Law for Little Tech: Part 5 - The Influence of Sand Hill Road on the Little Tech Agenda

  Oct 3, 202535 minS0

  Over the past 30 years, the United States has experienced rapid technological change. Yet in recent years, innovation appears to have plateaued. The iPhone of four years ago is nearly identical to today’s model, and the internet has changed little over the same period. Little tech companies play a significant role in generating new ideas and technological development. In this episode, experts discuss the financial gains and risks of incentivising little tech innovation and offer policy recommendations that encourage investment in the "littlest tech" firms to drive future breakthroughs.<br />Join the Federalist Society’s Regulatory Transparency Project and host Prof...

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