In a series of decisions, the Supreme Court's 6 conservative justices today overturned the 1984 ruling that made it easier for the federal government to regulate vast parts of American life, delivering a far-reaching and potentially lucrative victory to business interests. 

For a better understanding KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Brett Burkhart were joined by Dave Owen, Professor at UC Law San Francisco.

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