When politicians do more harm than good
When the good that politicians do is applied against the damage they often cause, the remainder isn't always positive. Historian, Burt Folsom, joins Jim Blasingame reveal some important historical examples that can be applied to contemporary policy proposals.
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Government, Politics, Leadership, Ethics, Trust
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