It Didn’t Break Your Arm, But It Ruined Your Career

In this episode: Kent talks about the brutal examination of presidential appointees, several hotly contested nomination fights, and how presidents must pick and choose for whom they’ll go to the mat. People may want to avoid politics, but they’re everywhere, whether you work for the government or private industry. Kent recalls a memorable Reagan administration state dinner for Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, discusses the power of economic sanctions, and notes presidents who wielded their power effectively.

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Host Kent Hance shares insightful, educational and often hilarious stories from his legendary life as a lawyer, a former U.S. Congressman, a university chancellor, and most notably, a native Texan. With themes ranging from leadership to politics and great friendships with some colorful characters, this podcast is an opportunity for Hance to share some of his rare, behind-the-scenes experiences and to solidify his unofficial title as The Best Storyteller in Texas.