The Hidden Costs of Social Media Regulation | This Week's Economy Ep. 157

America is once again at a familiar crossroads: innovation is moving fast—and policymakers are rushing to catch up.
The latest example is the growing push for age-verification mandates on app stores and social media platforms. Framed as a way to protect children, these proposals are gaining traction across states.

But beneath the surface, the tradeoffs are significant.

In this episode of This Week’s Economy, we explore how these policies could create serious privacy risks, restrict free speech, and reduce competition—while failing to address the root causes of youth mental health challenges.

Rather than expanding government control, the better path is clear: empower parents with tools, information, and flexibility to guide their children in a digital world.

That approach strengthens families without undermining the principles of a free society.
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