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Cass Sunstein on making government simpler, not smaller
Kai Ryssdal Apr 8, 2013
As head of the White House office that deals with government regulation under President Obama, Cass Sunstein pushed for fewer rules and lower costs. His new book lays out a path for simpler, if not smaller, government going forward.
Is running the government like running a business?
Paddy Hirsch Oct 31, 2012
Running the U.S. economy is just like running a business, right? Not necessarily. Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains the differences between a president and CEO.
The Digital Vote: States and Nonprofits Push for Voter Registration Online
David Brancaccio Oct 5, 2012
Let's start with the anatomy of a troll: First you email. Then you follow up with a text. Then, if all else fails, you place a phone call. All of this to get your kid in college to register to vote. Technology to the rescue?
Do Americans want less government?
Frank Newport Sep 20, 2012
Mitt Romney and President Obama will be crisscrossing the state of Florida today. In recent weeks, one issue is becoming central to the campaign: Whether the government is over-regulating business.
Middle class moochers?
Sarah Gardner Sep 6, 2012
How tax exemptions and subsidies help pay for the American lifestyle.
Americans concerned about government corruption
Frank Newport Aug 2, 2012
Gallup's latest data reveals Americans' priorities for whichever man wins the fall presidential election.
How Americans view institutions, big and small
Frank Newport Jun 21, 2012
As part of our weekly Attitude Check, we look at recent Gallup data on how Americans feel about big versus small business, government, and other institutions.
The rich don't control Washington
Robert J. Samuelson May 10, 2012
Commentator Robert Samuelson says that contrary to popular wisdom, it's actually the poor and the middle-class who control the government.
Silly taxes historically made for clever dodgers
Stephen Beard Apr 13, 2012
Throughout history, rulers have imposed taxes on everything from wigs to windows, but astute tax avoiders have always found a way to escape them.
Government must promote savings
Chris Farrell Mar 12, 2012
Marketplace's economics editor Chris Farrell says government needs to push sound saving, rather than sound borrowing.
