Term limits for elected officials could lead to increased happiness for them and improved governance, as it may be challenging for individuals to willingly give up power. Setting an age limit for officials could facilitate a graceful exit strategy, potentially leading to better lives post-service and allowing for new leadership to bring a fresh perspective and prevent the issue of lame duckness. Emphasizing the importance of churn in leadership roles can bring new ideas and perspectives, suggesting that term limits can be an effective solution for ensuring regular turnover and preventing entrenched power dynamics.
Kara and Scott discuss North Dakota voting in favor of placing age restrictions on congressional candidates, X making likes private, and Tesla shareholders voting on Elon Musk’s pay package. Then, Apple stock is surging after the company revealed its AI plans, and Paramount’s merger talks with Skydance fall apart. Plus, a listener question on the latest drama with Justice Alito.
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