A podcast from Public Powered Policy
Regularly Speaking
Putting the public back in public policy
Federal agencies write rules that shape healthcare, education, housing, and more. Each episode, co-hosts Rebecca Bond and Kristin Stitcher explain how those rules get made and how anyone can weigh in. No law degree required.
New episodes every other week.
Listen and subscribe on:
Latest episode
Scam Ads Are Everywhere. What Should Platforms Have to Do About Them?
In our first episode, we look at an FTC request for public input on what responsibility online platforms should have when scammers use their advertising tools to impersonate banks, businesses, and government agencies. We explain what the FTC is considering, who could be affected, and how you can weigh in before comments close on November 30, 2026.
Read the full transcript of Episode 1 Show notes and links for Episode 1
About the show
Regularly Speaking is a plain-language podcast about federal rulemaking: how agencies write the rules that affect daily life, and how the public can take part.
Each episode looks at a real rule or a piece of the process, using real-world examples to show how rules are written, how public comments can shape them, and how they affect people's lives. Every episode comes with a full transcript.
-
How rules get made
The notice-and-comment process, explained step by step.
-
Rules that are open now
What agencies are proposing and when comments are due.
-
Comments that made a difference
Real examples of public input changing a final rule.
Your hosts
Rebecca Bond
Co-founder and Executive Director
Rebecca spent 25 years in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, including 12 as Chief of the Disability Rights Section. She led major rulemakings under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Kristin Stitcher
Co-founder and Director of Policy and Programs
Kristin worked in the Disability Rights Section of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division for more than eight years, including as Deputy Chief. She led the team that developed ADA regulations and technical assistance for the public.
All episodes
Subscribe for new episodes-
Listen to Episode 1
Episode 1: Scam Ads Are Everywhere. What Should Platforms Have to Do About Them?
Heard something you want to weigh in on?
Our Commenting Toolkit walks you through finding a rule, writing a comment, and submitting it on regulations.gov.