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We Just Don’t Make Policy Like We Used To

October 17, 2019
We Just Don’t Make Policy Like We Used To
We Just Don’t Make Policy Like We Used To

We Just Don’t Make Policy Like We Used To

Melanie Marlowe, Bryan McGrath, and Christopher Preble
October 17, 2019

Join Chris, Melanie, and Bryan as they dive into Professor Philip Zelikow’s recent article in the Texas National Security Review titled, “To Regain Policy Competence: The Software of American Problem Solving.” Has policymaking gotten worse, or is it a problem with implementation? Or is implementation part of the policymaking process? The gang also discusses whether there is a lack of professionalism in the education and training of future policymakers. This week’s episode is a little wonky, but well worth the time.

At the end of the show, Bryan gives an attaboy for the first person to complete a marathon in under two hours, while Chris gives a shout out to his wife.

 

 

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