"An inability to have thoughtful people running the show is going to lead to even more disasters."

67 people have died in an aircraft collision over Washington D.C. and another seven dead in a crash in Philadelphia as questions arise as to just how much Trump's crusade against the FAA and other federal agencies had to do with the incidents. Meanwhile, Trump has doubled down on his proposal about relocating Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip with a suggestion that the US could take over managing the contested area during reconstruction efforts with an eye to ownership. Also discussing Elon Musk and DOGE, Ukraine, tariffs, and the latest on confirmations.

"An inability to have thoughtful people running the show is going to lead to even more disasters."
67 people have died in an aircraft collision over Washington D.C. and another seven dead in a crash in Philadelphia as questions arise as to just how much Trump's crusade against the FAA and other federal agencies had to do with the incidents. Meanwhile, Trump has doubled down on his proposal about relocating Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip with a suggestion that the US could take over managing the contested area during reconstruction efforts with an eye to ownership. Also discussing Elon Musk and DOGE, Ukraine, tariffs, and the latest on confirmations.

Ed Blakely has served in different capacities under a succession of presidential administrations, has guided government policy on urban planning and is a widely cited academic. My name is Sean Britten, and each week, Ed and I have a chat about what's the latest news out of the United States, talking everything politics, planning and policy from sea to shining sea.
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