DOGE or Dodge?—The Weekly Roundup

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This week, we discuss DOGE’s complicated story, why we do need to cut spending, and whether they’re being realistic about what that will take

Then, we talk about the Trump plan to dismantle the federal Department of Education

After that, we talk about the European speech laws that are in the spotlight after a 60 Minutes segment and a speech from Vice President Vance

Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we’ll talk about Democrats job approval tanking—with Democrats—and what they should be doing as an opposition party and to position themselves for the future

Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:

Billy Binion (Reporter at Reason)

Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)

James Lynch (Communications Strategist)

Segments this week:

(03:03) DOGE

(22:53) Department of Education

(40:48) Free Speech in Europe

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DOGE or Dodge?—The Weekly Roundup

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This week, we discuss DOGE’s complicated story, why we do need to cut spending, and whether they’re being realistic about what that will take

Then, we talk about the Trump plan to dismantle the federal Department of Education

After that, we talk about the European speech laws that are in the spotlight after a 60 Minutes segment and a speech from Vice President Vance

Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:

Billy Binion (Reporter at Reason)

Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)

James Lynch (Communications Strategist)

Segments this week:

(03:03) DOGE

(22:53) Department of Education

(40:48) Free Speech in Europe

Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.

Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at (202) 455-4558

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