Do payment choices create perverse incentives in agencies?

In this episode, we break down the October 1, 2025 government shutdown—why some DHS law-enforcement agents are slated for a “super check” and 13,000 air traffic controllers may still be paid while hundreds of thousands of other federal workers face furloughs or unpaid work.
In this episode, we examine how selective payments reshape trust, fairness, and incentives inside institutions, and we share quick questions to gauge your own exposure to federal funding and the need for structural reforms.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai