Unmasking the Bureaucracy: Philip Howard on the Administrative State | The Vivek Show

In this episode of The Vivek Show, Vivek engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Philip Howard, a noted lawyer and legal reformer. They delve into the concept of the administrative state and its implications on the American constitutional republic and capitalism. The duo explores the unchecked authority within the government bureaucracy, the obstacles to administrative reform, and the potential avenues for change, citing real-world examples and expert insights. Don't miss this riveting discussion as Ramaswamy and Howard bring to light the unseen power structures that govern us.Show more

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00:00:00 - Introduction: the administrative state

00:01:20 - Administrative state as a threat to capitalism

00:02:21 - Philip Howard's perspective on government efficiency

00:05:00 - The president's authority in disavowing civil service reform

00:14:35 - Vivek's idea of changing the governing framework of a government agency

00:16:05 - Howard on creating new institutions

00:17:21 - Importance of judgment and decision-making in reform

00:19:16 - Impact of public sector employee unions on reform

00:22:38 - The process for firing government employees

00:23:00 - The lack of control in the impasses panel

00:25:20 - Howard's advice on establishing a framework for government.