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Encore Booknotes: Philip K. Howard, "The Death of Common Sense: How Law Is Suffocating America"

Philip Howard

About the Program

From 1995, Philip K. Howard discusses his book, "The Death of Common Sense: How Law Is Suffocating America," which describes a number of laws and regulations that he argues are unjustified and have no place in American society.  Mr. Howard's book was reissued with a new afterword in May 2011.   

About the Authors

Philip Howard

Philip Howard

Philip Howard is vice-chairman of Covington & Burling, LLP. He is also the author of "The Collapse of the Common Good" and "Life Without Lawyers."


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Encore Booknotes: Philip K. Howard, "The Death of Common Sense: How Law Is Suffocating America"

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Past Airings

  • Saturday, July 16th at 6pm (ET)
  • Saturday, June 7th at 6pm (ET)
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