I assume they'll have to edit for length regardless - so I imagine they're planning to make the unedited clip available online, like they've done with their other extended interviews. Lot less restrictions on what can air that way, too.
While I agree that would be ideal, I suspect a lot of the services that let them process that food out to who needs it are unavailable.
The federal workers that I know are doing everything they can to get everything that's been spoken for out to the recipients ASAP. If food is rotting, I suspect it's because it can't be moved.
The moon is just a few light-seconds away from earth; that's why they could have conversations with ground control during the moon landings. Moon will go dark a few seconds after the sun.
I think that's kind of the point - because this behavior is fairly common, malicious use of it is extremely hard to root out, and can cause a wonderful amount of friction in an organization.
I prefer to think of Chase as what a cop should be. As a strong contrast to the cops the kids will later become familiar with; so they can understand that we could do better.
At least, that's how I felt before he got all the spy gear...
I generally sympathize with OP, but someone in your position is the exception.
I'm sorry your job sucks (especially now); and thank you for putting in so much effort!