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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2025 · 21 MIN

Why Aren't 'Checks And Balances' Reigning In Trump And Musk?

from Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast · host WNYC Studios

Reporting suggests that Elon Musk has continued to try to reshape several federal government institutions to fit his and President Trump's agenda. On Today's Show:Andrew Prokop, senior politics correspondent at Vox, talks about the "vast powers" that President Trump has given to Elon Musk, what he's doing with them and what's underpinning the effort overhaul of the federal bureaucracy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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