The Realignment

536 | Marc J. Dunkelman: Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress - and How to Bring It Back

Feb 18, 2025
Dive into a discussion on why government struggles to tackle monumental issues like infrastructure and climate change. Explore the ongoing tension between Hamiltonian ambition and Jeffersonian skepticism in American politics. Understand the challenges that progressive movements face, including the need for self-reflection and balancing individual rights with collective goals. Delve into the Biden administration's struggles with policies on electric vehicle charging stations and learn about the importance of effective governance over grand reforms.
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INSIGHT

Nothing Works

  • Americans feel their government is ineffective despite identifying large-scale problems.
  • There's frustration with public authority and a sense of stagnation on critical issues.
ANECDOTE

Recurring Infrastructure Debate

  • Marshall Kosloff recalls discussions from 2007 about infrastructure projects as a way to re-engage young men.
  • He highlights the same arguments resurfacing 15 years later, indicating a lack of progress.
ANECDOTE

EV Charging Station Failure

  • Dunkelman highlights the Biden administration's EV charging station policy as an example of government inefficiency.
  • Despite efforts to address challenges, only a small fraction of the promised chargers were built.
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