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The Power Broker #7: Sec. Pete Buttigieg

99% Invisible

CHAPTER

Examining Public Authorities and Power Dynamics

This chapter critically explores the role and evolution of public authorities, highlighting their bureaucratic functions and potential for power abuse. It examines how financial resources enable individuals to manipulate governance structures, bypassing democratic norms while gaining control over public projects. The narrative underscores the complex relationship between public support and financial power, illustrating the profound implications of authority figures like Robert Moses on urban planning and community dynamics.

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