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Mentioned in 6 episodes
G-Man
Book • 2022
Beverly Gage's *G-Man* provides a nuanced and definitive portrait of J. Edgar Hoover, who dominated American law enforcement for nearly half a century.
The book delves into Hoover's transformation of the FBI, his political alliances, and his impact on the conservative movement.
Drawing from new sources, Gage offers a balanced view of Hoover's life, highlighting both his achievements and controversies.
The book delves into Hoover's transformation of the FBI, his political alliances, and his impact on the conservative movement.
Drawing from new sources, Gage offers a balanced view of Hoover's life, highlighting both his achievements and controversies.
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as the author of a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of J. Edgar Hoover.


Chris Hayes

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Weaponization of the FBI from Hoover to Trump 2.0 with Beverly Gage
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as the author of the book, which is discussed in the podcast.


Micah Loewinger

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How Does Kash Patel Compare to J. Edgar Hoover?
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Morning Joe 3/26/25
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as a source for the podcast episode.

Afua Hirsch

Hoover | Guns, Gangsters and G-Men | 2
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as a wonderful book about J. Edgar Hoover.


Rory Stewart

238. Question Time: Liz Truss, climate change deniers, and why print media is so polarised
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as the author of a book about J. Edgar Hoover.


Chuck Bryan

J. Edgar Hoover: Evil G-Man Pt. 1
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as the author of a biography of J. Edgar Hoover.


Jordan Schneider

Hoover, Communism, and the FBI
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as an example of propaganda celebrating the FBI.

Nicole Hemmer

John Dillinger Is Killed, The FBI Is Born (1934)