This chapter delves into the immense power held by Robert Moses and how he strategically manipulated his multiple influential positions to maintain control. The speaker reflects on their overwhelming task of writing about Moses and discusses their experiences interviewing him. They also explore Moses' physical surroundings and the impact they had on the interviewer.
Welcome to our first official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. Robert Caro happens to be our special guest for this episode and you do not get more special than that.
On today’s show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the Introduction, Part 1, and Part 2 of the book (the intro through the end of Chapter 5), discussing the major story beats and themes, and then we will bring the great Robert Caro to the stage.
Power Broker #1: Robert Caro
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