Charlie Davis, Baton Rouge’s Chief Efficiency Officer, joins the show to unpack the city’s deep-rooted bureaucratic challenges. From slow road projects to misallocated funds, Davis explains how decades of inefficiency have crippled progress. He shares his mission to streamline government, break down silos, and reimagine how departments work together. With Thrive EBR as a key example, Davis calls for bold reforms to help Baton Rouge walk without its long-standing limp.