7min chapter

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Trump and Elon Don't Know Who They're Firing - with Max Stier

Factually! with Adam Conover

CHAPTER

The Fragile Foundation of Civil Service

This chapter explores the threats to the nonpartisan civil service in today's political landscape, contrasting it with historical Republican support for merit-based governance. It highlights the growing political divide around the value of civil service, emphasizing the risks of undermining these institutions in a democracy.

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