The Gist Gaetz Rates As Latest Basket Case
Nov 14, 2024
Richard Coffin, Chief Research and Advocacy Officer at USAFacts, shares data-driven insights on government spending and efficiency. They discuss the controversial nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and the polarized reactions it has sparked. Coffin emphasizes the importance of trustworthy data in democracy, as well as the complexities of discretionary spending and military expenditures. The conversation touches on the Democratic Party's bureaucratic nature, likening it to an HR department, and critiques its disconnect from voters.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Controversy Surrounds Gaetz's Attorney General Nomination
02:12 • 4min
Tracking Efficiency and Style
06:29 • 5min
Trust and Transparency in Democracy
11:40 • 7min
Understanding Discretionary Spending
18:21 • 13min
Budget Deficits, Pet Care, and Political Commentary
31:29 • 4min
Democrats vs. HR: A Charisma Gap
35:39 • 10min