This chapter explores the efforts to make government more professional and purposeful, focusing on the role of Moses in bringing management techniques to government. It discusses Moses' ambitious visions for reshaping the city and his determination to make an impact. The chapter also highlights the connection between power, jobs, and politics, as well as the threat that civil service reform posed to the existing political system.
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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