PODCAST: Dr. Francis Fukuyama on Midterm Election Results, AI's Impact on The Future of Governance, and More Season 3 · Ep 2
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In this episode of Management Matters, host James-Christian Blockwood explores the evolving dynamics between the executive branch, Congress, and the judiciary with guests Yuval Levin of American Enterprise Institute and Academy Fellow Robert Shea of GovNavigators. The discussion delves into the (self-imposed) weakening role of Congress, the impact of expanding populism on public administration and the federal workforce, and the current and future roles of the judiciary in maintaining constitu...
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In this episode of Management Matters, host James-Christian Blockwood explores the evolving dynamics between the executive branch, Congress, and the judiciary with guests Yuval Levin of American Enterprise Institute and Academy Fellow Robert Shea of GovNavigators. The discussion delves into the (self-imposed) weakening role of Congress, the impact of expanding populism on public administration and the federal workforce, and the current and future roles of the judiciary in maintaining constitutional balance.
01:22 The Role of Congress in the Balance of Power
06:16 Judicial Oversight and the Courts
10:25 Federal Workforce and Accountability
14:51 Populism and Government Criticism
17:35 Opportunities for Government Reform
21:25 Final Thoughts on Democratic Institutions
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