“Red tape kills opportunity.”
In this episode of Libertarian Leadership Academy, veteran candidate Joe Hannoush speaks with C. Michael Pickens about the real-world cost of excessive regulation. They share firsthand frustration with permitting processes that add months of delays and thousands of dollars—for no clear benefit—highlighting how government red tape stifles small businesses and property owners. From special use permits to overlapping state rules, the conversation exposes why regulatory overload hurts entrepreneurs and why reform is long overdue.
Leadership starts with understanding—and action.