Nicholas Enrich
Former acting assistant administrator of Global Health at USAID and author of Into the Woodchipper, providing an insider account of the agency's dismantling and its global health implications.
Top 3 podcasts with Nicholas Enrich
Ranked by the Snipd community
May 7, 2026 • 46min
Lawfare Daily: An Insider’s Account of the Trump Administration’s Dismantling of USAID
Nicholas Enrich, former acting assistant administrator for Global Health at USAID and author of Into the Wood Chipper, gives an insider account of USAID’s rapid dismantling. He recounts the January 20 freeze, disruptive political hires and DOGE influence, consequences for Ebola and global health programs, waves of contract cancellations, litigation, and the daunting task of rebuilding expertise and international trust.
Apr 30, 2026 • 29min
Behind the Scenes at USAID
Nicholas Enrich, a former USAID civil servant and whistleblower who served under four administrations and wrote Into the Wood Chipper. He recounts discovering orders that paused foreign aid and how abrupt cuts threatened life-saving programs. He describes meetings where leaders misunderstood global health work and the chaotic contract terminations that harmed communities.
Apr 16, 2026 • 54min
Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago and close ally of Pope Francis, discusses the Pope's warnings on war, just war principles, and the Church’s role in public life. Nicholas Enrich, former senior USAID official and author, recounts the dismantling of U.S. development aid, contract cancellations, and the human cost of policy changes.
