John Kamensky

John Kamensky, once Vice President Al Gore's deputy for the National Performance Review, delves into the transformative Reinventing Government initiative. He candidly evaluates its mixed results and missed chances to reshape federal operations. Kamensky discusses quirky highlights like the Board of Tea Experts and the oddity of government subsidizing mohair. He contrasts NPR's potential with modern implications, questioning what Elon Musk might overlook about federal bureaucracy. The conversation unfolds as a compelling history lesson with insights into government reform.