In Episode 71, we begin with Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation and its impact on workforce policy. We then explore Elon Musk's role in improving government efficiency. The episode also covers a coalition's push for permanent tax cuts and their economic effects. We discuss Trump's executive order influencing the Education Department and a federal judge blocking an order on gender transition surgeries, examining the legal and social consequences. The episode wraps up by summarizing these key developments and their implications for governance.

(0:00) Lori Chavez-Deremer's confirmation and workforce policy implications

(2:29) Elon Musk's role in government efficiency

(3:27) Coalition's push for permanent tax cuts

(6:16) Trump's executive order and the education department's future

(10:04) Federal judge blocks executive order on gender transition surgeries

(12:32) Episode wrap-up and governance implications