How the Federal Government took over EVERYTHING

Today we talk about the mother of all federal overreach - The Commerce Clause - which effectively killed States Rights through Supreme Court interpretation. Knowing this doctrine is incredibly important and you shouldn't need to hire a lawyer to understand it. That's why I'm here to help! Welcome to Internet Esquire where I explain concepts, history, and doctrines we've all heard of but might not totally understand. How "Tax the Rich" Turned Into Taxes for Everyone:    • How "Tax the Rich" Turned Into Taxes for E...   Consider Subscribing! I drop episodes about every week. Please enjoy and have a wonderful day. Consider Subscribing ► YouTube:    / @internetesquire   Instagram:   / theinternetesquire   Twitter/X: https://x.com/internetesquire TikTok:   / internetesquire   Chapters ► 00:00 Intro 01:13 Why a "Commerce" Clause? 02:56 Transportation between States 05:01 Original Meanings of Commerce 07:00 Sherman Antitrust Act 08:22 The New Deal Changed Everything 13:53 Controlling State Economics 15:24 Misuse of the Commerce Clause 17:53 You Don't Hate the Government Enough 19:59 The Ohio Farmer who Grew his own Food 22:07 Political Context of the New Deal 24:32 Modern Changes since the New Deal 28:01 What a broad Commerce Clause means 30:12 Conclusion