Episode

USAID: Into The Wood Chipper

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American Diplomat
Published
May 22, 2026
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Summary

What was USAID? How did DOGE destroy it, and with what impacts to global health and stability? Nick Enrich's book "Into the Wood Chipper" details the demolition of the agency that for less than 1% of the US budget saved 92 million lives globally. Listen to him tell the tale.