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The Power Broker

Robert Moses and the Fall of New York

Book • 1975

This book is a monumental biography of Robert Moses, who was the single most powerful man in New York City and State during his time.

It explores how Moses accumulated and wielded power, shaping the city through his public works projects, including highways, bridges, and parks.

The book delves into Moses's early life, his idealistic beginnings, and his transformation into a powerful figure who dominated New York's politics without ever being elected.

It also highlights the social and environmental impacts of his projects and his eventual fall from power.

The biography is renowned for its detailed and nuanced portrayal of power dynamics in urban politics.

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David Senra

in relation to Sam Hinkie's discussion on Caro's work and the sacrifices required for reaching the top.

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as another classic biography written by Robert Caro.

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, discussing his multi-part biography of Lyndon B. Johnson.

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as an example of a writer who created a simple yet effective deep work environment.

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as a well-written book about Robert Moses, explaining how power works in a democratic society.

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Andrew Roberts

in the context of well-written books with cliffhangers.

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Sam Hinkie

as a book by author Robert Caro who has written a bunch of amazing books.

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Roman Mars

as a project from the show where they read it over a year.

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as someone to look up to as a writer.

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in the context of discussing Robert Moses's exercise of power.

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David Senra

as one of his books on Robert Moses.

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and Elliot Kalin did a series on.

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Roman Mars

and

Elliott Kalan

as the subject of the podcast episode.

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Jimmy Soni

as an example of a book that endures and remains relevant.

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Jim Collins

as a biography he admires.

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Roman Mars

and Elliot Kalan as the subject of the podcast episode.

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Roman Mars

as a book so long it took an entire year to get through it.

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Edward Norton

while discussing the influence of Robert Moses on his film "Motherless Brooklyn."

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Roman Mars

as a contrast to the shorter stories he initially envisioned for podcasts.

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