Ep. 55: OG Man
The Re-Education with Eli Lake
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Beverly Gage's new biography of J. Edgar Hoover complicates the legacy of a dangerous man without apologizing for or excusing his many sins. For most Americans today, Hoover is a cartoon villain and cross-dressing eavesdropper. In this episode, we tackle the original G-Man in all of his glorious and sinister contradictions.
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