Episode 29 kicks off by examining President-elect Trump's cabinet choices and the upcoming confirmation hearings, exploring their potential impact on governance and policy. The episode delves into Trump's strategies for addressing the debt limit and the challenges he might face. It also discusses the anticipated rise in executive orders under Trump's administration and the resulting policy shifts. Additionally, the episode covers the Senate's role in the transition and the end of board memberships. Finally, it addresses the alignment of leadership and management of exemptions during this transition period.

(0:00) Introduction to President-elect Trump's cabinet and confirmation hearings

(2:09) Potential impact of Trump's cabinet picks and confirmation process

(3:16) President-elect Trump's strategies for the debt limit

(6:02) The expected surge of executive orders under Trump

(8:12) The Senate's role and the cessation of board memberships post-transition

(10:22) Aligning leadership and managing exemptions during the transition