What Government Actually Does (That You Never Hear About) | Best of Lincoln Square | 3/2025
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as posted by the channelMost Americans don’t actually see what government does day to day — and there’s a reason for that.
In this conversation from March 19, 2025, Rick Wilson sits down with writers Sarah Vowell and Casey Cep to break down the hidden work happening inside federal agencies — from preserving history at the National Archives to honoring veterans across the country.
The reality is very different from the stereotype. Many of the people doing this work aren’t trying to promote themselves — they’re focused on the mission.
And that may be the biggest reason you never hear about it.
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