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415. How Rahm Emanuel Would Run the World

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Power and Responsibility in Local Governments

This chapter features a discussion with a notable political figure, focusing on their insights into the increasing influence of mayors in urban governance. It examines challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for data literacy in policymaking, and the push for coordinated public health responses. Personal anecdotes reveal the speaker's journey through politics and their approach to decision-making in the White House during times of crisis.

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