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In this episode of the Heartland Daily Podcast, managing editor Jesse Hathaway and Towson University economics lecturer Howard Baetjer talk about how free-market forces are more efficient than government regulatory boards and commissions at “regulating” the quality of consumer goods and services.

In today’s edition of The Heartland Daily Podcast, Budget & Tax News managing editor Jesse Hathaway speaks with Manhattan Institute for Policy Research fellow Jared Meyer. Meyer and Hathaway talk about New York City mayor Bill DeBlasio’s “war on Uber,” and how the city can reduce traffic deaths by reducing regulations on taxicabs and ridesharing companies.

The state of Virginia has stepped up its attack on ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft. It’s just the latest example of crony capitalism and government favoritism toward the wealthy and powerful.

Over-regulation is rearing its ugly head in Chicago once again. New regulations that would push a popular new limousine and taxi service out of the Chicago market have been proposed…