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Lex Fridman Cast

03/25/25

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The current approach to government under DOGE is subtractive, focusing on cutting rather than adding necessary resources for effective governance.

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE | Lex Fridman Podcast #462

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE | Lex Fridman Podcast #462

03/25/25

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