From Twitter mobs to DOGE: Media and government with Kelsey Piper

Patrick McKenzie is joined again by Kelsey Piper, who has co-founded "The Argument" to revive principled liberal discourse after witnessing how coordinated social media campaigns replaced substantive disagreement in newsrooms.

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Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (@patio11) is a podcast on technology, finance, and systems thinking. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify below to find episodes with Byrne Hobart, Zvi Mowshowitz, Kelsey Piper, Casey Handmer, and solo episodes where Patrick discusses his viral essays like How to Negotiate Your Salary Package.

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Podcast Links:
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Full transcripts: https://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/

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Follow on Twitter:
Patrick McKenzie: @patio11
Kelsey Piper: @KelseyTuoc

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:56) The Argument Mag
(04:43) Challenges in modern journalism
(08:06) Social media and its influence
(21:33) Sponsor: Mercury
(32:19) The role of PEPFAR in Africa
(44:48) The value of Discord for quick setup
(45:02) Understanding PEPFAR and its impact
(45:48) Consequences of USAID cuts
(46:22) Substitution efforts and their limitations
(46:55) Challenges in restoring aid programs
(49:08) Current state of PEPFAR
(50:32) Impact of administrative decisions on health programs
(52:35) Broader implications of policy changes
(55:42) Critique of Elon Musk's influence
(56:55) Failures in government decision-making
(01:06:33) The role of media and accountability
(01:16:57) Administrative reforms and future proposals
(01:21:21) Challenges in infrastructure development
(01:25:54) Community input and bureaucratic hurdles
(01:29:34) The power of constituent voices
(01:31:18) Wrap


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