Max Steyer, CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, David Lewis, political science professor, and Jacqueline Simon, policy director for AFGE, dive into the future of the federal workforce. They explore the implications of initiatives aimed at reducing government positions, discussing the tension between efficiency and the security of civil servants. The guests highlight the critical differences between civil servants and political appointees, advocating for the merit-based system while addressing the challenges of misconceptions about federal workers and their essential contributions.
