Episode 85: Dismantling Diplomacy & Debating the SAVE Act

from Boiling Point Cincinnati · host Clayton Adams, Michelle Dunn & Mark Niehaus

In hour one, Michelle sits down with Alex Gainer, a former U.S. diplomat and employee of United States Agency for International Development. The two walk through the timeline surrounding the dismantling of the agency and examine why the loss of USAID significantly weakens American diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and global development efforts.In hour two, Clayton and Mark take a critical look at the controversial SAVE Act currently moving through Congress. They break down the competing arguments surrounding the bill, discuss how it could affect voting access, and explore the broader political motivations behind one of the most debated election proposals in recent years.Send us Fan Mail

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In hour one, Michelle sits down with Alex Gainer, a former U.S. diplomat and employee of United States Agency for International Development. The two walk through the timeline surrounding the dismantling of the agency and examine why the loss of USAID significantly weakens American diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and global development efforts. In hour two, Clayton and Mark take a critical look at the controversial SAVE Act currently moving through Congress. They break down the competing argument...

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