S2 Ep4: DOGE Is Doing it Wrong (with Philip K. Howard)

Elon wants to cut government programs, but that won’t make government more efficient. But changing how the government does things—by streamlining the permitting and purchasing processes, for example—will make government more effective, efficient, and responsive to the public. Plus, instilling fear among federal employees and helping fulfill Trump’s urge to say “you’re fired.” show notes Philip's group, Common Good Philip's books, "Everyday Freedom" and "Try Common Sense" Will Marshall's piece arguing for Democrats to have their own kind of DOGE

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Politicians, pundits, and the media spend a lot of time talking about the problems our country faces but not enough time on how to solve them. Each week, John Avlon and his guests hash out sensible and attainable solutions for some of the most vexing issues confronting our democracy—solutions that will likely emerge from the political center.