RealClearPolitics Podcast DOGE Bro at the IRS
Mar 21, 2025
Heather Wilhelm, a National Review columnist and forthcoming novelist, joins Mark Penn, CEO of Stagwell and Democratic politics expert, and bestselling author Scott Turow for a lively discussion. They dissect Laura Ingraham's interview with a DOGE team member at the IRS, tackle the flawed World Happiness Report, and critique the backlash against Disney's Snow White remake. As they navigate political shifts within the Democratic Party, they emphasize the importance of relationships over wealth in achieving true happiness.
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Doge Bro at the IRS
- Laura Ingraham interviewed Sam Corcos, a Doge team leader at the IRS, about modernizing the agency's tech platform.
- Corcos, a software developer, joined the IRS to improve its outdated systems, which are 35 years behind and $15 billion over budget.
IRS Inefficiency
- The IRS employs 8,000 IT staff to process a similar number of transactions as a mid-sized bank with only 200 IT employees.
- This highlights the inefficiency and bureaucratic bloat within the IRS.
Contrasting Messages
- Democrats and Republicans have contrasting messages regarding government spending and taxpayer money.
- Republicans advocate for efficient allocation and accountability, while some Democrats criticize those who prioritize keeping their earned money.
