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OTB31-Is the “Deep State” Protecting You—Or Controlling You? - On The Ballot
In this episode of On The Ballot, Norm Leahy sits down with Amy Handlin—former legislator, policy expert, and Ballotpedia contributor—to tackle a hot-button issue: the administrative state, often dubbed the "deep state." But is it really a shadowy force pulling government strings—or a system we created and now can’t live without?
From snake oil salesmen to safe drinking water, Amy traces how America’s complex bureaucracy evolved, what it’s doing right (and wrong), and how citizens can push back when government oversteps. You’ll hear surprising stories, real reforms happening today, and why dismantling the so-called deep state might not be the freedom win people expect.
📚 Plus, Amy shares insight from her books Government Grief and Be Your Own Lobbyist, giving everyday Americans tools to navigate the system—without losing their minds.
Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation that challenges everything you think you know about government, control, and the real cost of regulation.In this episode of On The Ballot, Norm Leahy sits down with Amy Handlin—former legislator, policy expert, and Ballotpedia contributor—to tackle a hot-button issue: the administrative state, often dubbed the "deep state." But is it really a shadowy force pulling government strings—or a system we created and now can’t live without?
From snake oil salesmen to safe drinking water, Amy traces how America’s complex bureaucracy evolved, what it’s doing right (and wrong), and how citizens can push back when government oversteps. You’ll hear surprising stories, real reforms happening today, and why dismantling the so-called deep state might not be the freedom win people expect.
📚 Plus, Amy shares insight from her books Government Grief and Be Your Own Lobbyist, giving everyday Americans tools to navigate the system—without losing their minds.
Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation that challenges everything you think you know about government, control, and the real cost of regulation.
Categories: Politics & Civics
Starring: Norm Leahy
