Why Government Feels Broken—and How to Fix It with Michael Tubbs

Описание: What does it take to build a government that actually works? Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs joins Amanda Renteria to talk about fixing broken government systems, modernizing old technology, and designing public services with empathy and efficiency.

In this first episode of The Government Fix, Amanda and Michael dive into what a “government that just works” really looks like—from reducing bureaucratic barriers to embracing innovation, AI, and human-centered design.

Michael Tubbs shares the story of launching Stockton’s guaranteed income pilot (SEED), what he learned from giving residents $500 a month with no strings attached, and why trust, simplicity, and dignity must be at the core of how public systems operate.

They explore:
Why government feels intimidating—and how to change that
Lessons from Stockton’s guaranteed income experiment
Why youth and TikTok-native communicators are reshaping the civic landscape
What government could look like if it said “yes” more often
The invisible “unsexy” systems that make or break service delivery
The role of AI in cutting red tape and freeing staff to help communities
If you’ve ever wondered why government feels so complicated—or how it can be better—this conversation offers real examples, real solutions, and a hopeful vision for what comes next.

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