History Extra podcast History Behind the Headlines: the Post Office, US elections and Alexander the Great
Feb 13, 2024
Explore the intricate details of the Post Office scandal and its implications. Discover the historical importance of postal systems and the heroic efforts of postal workers. Delve into the Trump campaign's plan to change Schedule F and its historical precedence. Learn about the conflict between spoils systems and meritocracy, and strategies to prevent corruption. Finally, dive into the highly competitive civil service exams in China and the debate surrounding digitizing historical documents.
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