Aired Aug 21, 2024
In this compelling episode, we engage with Dr. Sean Evans in a thought-provoking conversation centered around Project 2025, a set of conservative policy proposals, and their potential impact on the administrative state. We explore the intricacies of Trump’s agenda, the feasibility of implementing specific policy changes, and the vital role of constitutional norms in safeguarding democracy.
Dr. Evans offers a balanced perspective on Project 2025, highlighting potential checks and balances that could influence its execution. Join us as we unravel the interactions between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches in shaping governance.
Key Themes
- Constitutional Norms: Examining the importance of upholding democratic principles.
- Exploration of Project 2025: A comprehensive look at conservative policy proposals by the Heritage Foundation.
- Analysis of Trump’s Agenda: Understanding its alignment with Project 2025.
- Impoundment Power: Evaluating the president’s authority to control federal funds.
- Schedule F: Discussing the reclassification of civil servants as political appointees.
- DOJ Independence: Addressing concerns about the Department of Justice’s role and its implications for democracy.
Sean Evans is Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Union University. Originally from Decatur, Alabama, he completed his B.A. at Lipscomb University and his M.A. in Political Science at the University of Alabama. He then followed Horace Greeley’s advice to “go west young man” and completed his Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of Colorado.
Links
Sean Evans (Union University)
Trump Agenda 47 (Wikipedia)
Project 2025 (Wikipedia)
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