403: Is the federal government too big?

Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill

Apr 4 2024 • 32 mins

The boys drink and review Tmave Pivo, a Czech Dark Lager by Ten Eyck brewing.


54% of people in America think the government has too much power. Does the federal government do too much? Is it too big?


Government debt has been a problem for a while, but recently it has spiked to almost unbelievable levels. Is this a good thing? How do we stop it?


What is the federal government supposed to do, and how does that match with what the federal government actually does? There are some things the government does -- and spends money on -- that have no justification in the constitution.


The Ben Franklin players finish the show with a dramatic reading.

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