Unmasking the Bureaucracy: Philip Howard on the Administrative State

In this enlightening episode of The Vivek Show, host Vivek Ramaswamy, a prominent entrepreneur and author, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Philip Howard, a noted lawyer and legal reformer. They delve into the concept of the administrative state and its implications on the American constitutional republic and capitalism. The duo explores the unchecked authority within the government bureaucracy, the obstacles to administrative reform, and the potential avenues for change, citing real-world examples and expert insights. Don't miss this riveting discussion as Ramaswamy and Howard bring to light the unseen power structures that govern us. -- Donate here: https://t.co/PE1rfuVBmb For more content follow me here: Twitter - @VivekGRamaswamy Instagram - @vivekgramaswamy Facebook - http://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamy Truth Social - @VivekRamaswamy Rumble - @VivekRamaswamy -- 00:00:00 - Introduction: the administrative state 00:01:20 - Administrative state as a threat to capitalism 00:02:21 - Philip Howard's perspective on government efficiency 00:05:00 - The president's authority in disavowing civil service reform 00:14:35 - Vivek's idea of changing the governing framework of a government agency 00:16:05 - Howard on creating new institutions 00:17:21 - Importance of judgment and decision-making in reform 00:19:16 - Impact of public sector employee unions on reform 00:22:38 - The process for firing government employees 00:23:00 - The lack of control in the impasses panel 00:25:20 - Howard's advice on establishing a framework for government.

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