Ep. 582 - Leon Panetta
The Axe Files with David Axelrod
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Political Shifts, Personal Reflections, White House Experiences
The chapter delves into the changing dynamics of the Republican party, the speaker's personal transition to the Democratic party, and interactions with key political figures like Tip O'Neill. It also recounts amusing incidents of mistaken identity with similar last names and a heartfelt moment with the speaker's immigrant father. Additionally, the chapter explores the speaker's tenure as the chair of the budget committee and budget director, highlighting efforts to reduce the deficit and emphasizing the importance of fiscal discipline.
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