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PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITIONS
Ken Burns on Presidential
Leadership During American
Crises
Let’s step back a little bit and celebrate that since 1797 when George Washington gave up the presidency and John Adams took over, we have had an unbroken succession of presidential administrations.
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POLITICAL APPOINTEES
Navigating the Screening Process for High Level Political Appointees
Leslie Kiernan and Robert Rizzi have helped political appointees navigate the vetting process. They describe the appointment process, what might disqualify an individual, and how the rules change with each administration.
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The 2020 Transition
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Transition 101
5 EPISODES
Historical Transitions
6 EPISODES
Political Appointees
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Transition Lab is a behind-the-scenes look at presidential transitions. Join David Marchick for candid discussions with former presidential chiefs of staff, transition team leads and other presidential transition experts. Transition Lab is a must-listen for anyone interested in developing a better understanding of what needs to happen before a president takes office or starts a second term.