Rethinking Foreign Aid
Bruce discusses the flaws of traditional charitable giving and foreign aid, emphasizing the need for transparency and direct giving to benefit the intended recipients and avoid harm. Russ highlights the naive belief in despotic governments' ability to distribute aid effectively, and the desire for more money by those in power.In this clip
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