Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
You shouldn’t need a law degree to start a barber shop, but entrepreneurs across the country face steep fees, delays, and confusing requirements before they ever even open. That’s why, in addition to suing cities when they violate people’s rights, IJ works with cities to make it cheaper, faster, and simpler to start a small business.
Today we’re joined by Assistant Director of IJ’s Activism Team Jennifer McDonald, and Senior Policy Advisor Chad Reese to discuss how IJ makes Cities Work.
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Audio (RSS) Version of the Show: ij.org/podcast/beyond-the-brief
Web: citieswork.org
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About Beyond the Brief:
Hear about the cases, issues, and tactics advancing IJ’s fight for freedom—directly from the people on the front lines. Beyond the Brief explores the legal theories, strategies, and methods IJ uses to bring about real world change, expanding individual liberty and ending abuses of government power. Each episode gives listeners an in-depth, inside look at how—and why—we do what we do.
You shouldn’t need a law degree to start a barber shop, but entrepreneurs across the country face steep fees, delays, and confusing requirements before they ever even open. That’s why, in addition to suing cities when they violate people’s rights, IJ works with cities to make it cheaper, faster, and simpler to start a small business.
Today we’re joined by Assistant Director of IJ’s Activism Team Jennifer McDonald, and Senior Policy Advisor Chad Reese to discuss how IJ makes Cities Work.
LINKS:
Become a Monthly Donor: ij.org/support/give-now/?recurring=1&monthlyother=5&utm_campaign=Monthly+Podcast+Ad&utm_medium=Advertising&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=fincen-BTB
Audio (RSS) Version of the Show: ij.org/podcast/beyond-the-brief
Web: citieswork.org
Report Abuse: ij.org/report-abuse
About Beyond the Brief:
Hear about the cases, issues, and tactics advancing IJ’s fight for freedom—directly from the people on the front lines. Beyond the Brief explores the legal theories, strategies, and methods IJ uses to bring about real world change, expanding individual liberty and ending abuses of government power. Each episode gives listeners an in-depth, inside look at how—and why—we do what we do.
