System Update with Glenn Greenwald DOGE: Promises vs. Reality; Ukraine's Drone Attacks on Russian Air Bases; Gaza Ceasefire Deal Developments
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Jun 3, 2025 Explore the ambitious yet flawed promises of DOGE and its stance against the deep state. Delve into the tangled U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations affected by ongoing violence in Gaza. Witness Ukraine's significant drone attack on Russian airbases, raising eyebrows with comparisons to Pearl Harbor. Unpack the potential dangers of celebrating military advances while underestimating nuclear threats. The podcast reveals the precarious balance of global diplomacy amid escalating tensions and military dynamics.
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DOGE's Unrealized Revolution
- DOGE was hyped as a revolutionary force to dismantle the deep state but failed to audit the Pentagon.
- Its efforts focused on smaller agencies, not the military-industrial complex, leaving core deep state elements untouched.
DOGE Compared to Past Efforts
- DOGE resembled earlier government modernization efforts like Clinton-Gore's in the 1990s.
- What was presented as groundbreaking was mostly routine government efficiency work repackaged.
Inside DOGE Experience
- Former DOGE engineer Sahil Levengia expected a revolutionary impact but found it to be more like consultants embedded in agencies.
- DOGE had no direct authority; unpopular decisions came from agency heads, using DOGE as a scapegoat.