The Value of Public Service

Walter H. Capps Center (Audio) by UCTV

Aug 25, 202400:42:25Education

This program discusses humanist and scholar Walter Capps’ political career and the ongoing value of public service. The panel discussion features four people who have all worked as public servants: former U.S. Senator an...

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