S01, E02: 15 Unicorns: Becoming a Department Secretary, Part 1 of 3

Abstract

This podcast, 15 Unicorns Part 1, is one in a series of three about the process of becoming a cabinet secretary for the US Government. In this part, the key elements needed to be considered for the nomination are discussed. These include who they know and/or their importance to the ruling party, previous government expertise, connection to the president, and expertise in the field. In addition, the vetting process is reviewed and key benchmarks are noted. ; https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/civil_discourse/1001/thumbnail.jpg