
3-11-26 - 9am - The Switch That Nobody Will Flip
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In this episode, Michael Brown dives into the complexities of bureaucracy and the power of taking action. He shares a personal story about his experience as the Undersecretary, where he learned to break the rules and make tough decisions in the face of disaster. Michael also discusses the current situation in Iran, where the US has the technology to bring light to the darkness, but is held back by bureaucratic red tape. He argues that sometimes, all it takes is someone to "flip the switch" to make a difference.
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