Why Can't We Have Nice Things with Ezra Klein | The Weekly Show

As Democrats struggle to define the future they want to create, we're joined by Ezra Klein, host of The New York Times podcast "The Ezra Klein Show" and co-author of "Abundance," to examine why turning progressive visions into reality has become so difficult. We explore how good intentions have created obstacles, how empowering officials can streamline government, and what could be achieved without bureaucratic constraints. #TheWeeklyShowWithJonStewart #TheWeeklyShow #JonStewart #ComedyCentral 0:00 - Intro 5:44 - Ezra Klein Joins 8:40 - When Ezra Started Working on "Abundance" 12:20 - Is the Democratic Playbook Obsolete? 13:50 - The Difference Between the Biden & Obama Administrations 16:30 - Why Rural Broadband Did Not Happen (How the Biden Administration Passed Their Own Bills) 37:17 - Jon Is Speechless 39:20 - A Party that Wants to Make Government Fail Vs. A Party that Doesn't Make Government Work 45:20 - There Are More Efficient Ways To Pass Laws 48:15 - Liberals Should Be Livid About Government Failure 57:05 - Democrats Have to be the Party that Owns Government Reform 1:11:34 - The Measure of Government is the People it Helps 1:13:50 - Emergency Rules Vs. Non-Emergency Rules 1:16:37 - Breaking Down the Discussion Subscribe to The Weekly Show: https://www.youtube.com/@WeeklyShowPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Weekly Show: X: https://www.x.com/weeklyshowpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast Watch full episodes of The Weekly Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIti_J5fVo4IiJWQluYFpz-DbWOF0mK3o About The Weekly Show: On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays he hosts The Weekly Show — A podcast featuring in- depth conversations with special guests that explores the biggest threats to our democracy. Also hear from producers and friends of the show who discuss the latest headlines, what’s on their minds, and more! The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart releases new episodes every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts & full episode is available on YouTube, Fridays at 9AM ET.