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Mentioned in 7 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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Mentioned in 7 episodes
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as 

's book that won the Pulitzer Prize a couple of years ago.


Emily Bazelon


Beverly Gage

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Tough It Out, Pregnant Ladies!
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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?
Mentioned by Chris Hayes in his podcast "Why Is This Happening"

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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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when introducing 

, who is the author.


David Plotz


Beverly Gage

Political Gabfest | Tough It Out, Pregnant Ladies!
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as the author of a biography of J. Edgar Hoover.


Jordan Schneider

Hoover, Communism, and the FBI
Mentioned as a magnificent biography by 

, a Yale historian.


Beverly Gage

Political Gabfest | Tough It Out, Pregnant Ladies!
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as an example of propaganda celebrating the FBI.

Nicole Hemmer

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