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Ezra Klein: “If these emergency declarations and people are celebrating…”

Featuring: Ezra Klein, Liberal | New York Times Columnist and Podcast Host | National

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In-Studio Discussion with Ezra Klein and Gavin Newsom on 'Abundance' and Democratic Governance

Published | Video Starts at 40:44

But, but so there was a state of mind though. I mean we're doing it right now in terms of the emergency work we're doing on the rebuild. But If these emergency declarations and people are celebrating it, if emergency structures work better, then why is it not making the normal structure closer to them? No, I, look, I. This, this is why. That's why I wanted to do this podcast is why I love don't like your book. That's why I think it's essential reading for Democrats. (40:44–40:50)

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Questions why normal government structures are not improved to match the efficiency of emergency structures.

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