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Is Government the Problem or the Solution?

Politics has always been about who controls government. Now it's about the value of government. Since the days of Ronald Reagan, Republicans have been promising tax cuts and "smaller" government. But "progressive" Democrats say don't forget -- strong government led America out of the Great Depression, creating history's most prosperous nation.

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By Warren Olney • Apr 8, 2016 • 33m Listen

Politics has always been about who controls government. Now it's about the value of government. Since the days of Ronald Reagan, Republicans have been promising tax cuts and "smaller" government. But "progressive" Democrats say don't forget -- strong government led America out of the Great Depression, creating history's most prosperous nation. We hear how the battle is playing out today, on the road to the White House -- and in Topeka, Kansas.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christine Detz

    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Jenny Hamel

    KCRW

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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    Jacob Hacker

    Yale University

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    Fred L. Smith

    Competitive Enterprise Institute

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    Dave Helling

    Kansas City Star

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