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Episode 212- Government With Integrity - When The Truman Committee Battled Corruption - A Conversation with author of “The Watchdog” Steve Drummond
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World War II is often portrayed as a period of national unity and purpose in the USA. However, many of the same divisions present today existed then. As the country pivoted to a war economy and then back to a civilian economy, the opportunities for corruption and incompetence were rife. Enter an honest and capable Senator from Missouri – Harry S. Truman. NPR’s Steve Drummond, author of “The Watchdog – How the Truman Committee Battled Corruption and Helped World War II” guests on The Common Bridge. You’ll enjoy the well-researched history and be grateful for public servants like Mr. Truman.
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1. The Common Bridge (00:00:00)
2. Truman Committee's Bipartisanship and Government Responsiveness (00:13:32)
3. Truman's War and Economic Challenges (00:25:21)
4. Truman's Presidency and Personal Life (00:39:40)
5. Finding Hope in Challenging Times (00:43:56)
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