Reflections on Driving, Infrastructure Projects, and Political Power

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The chapter delves into the speaker's views on driving in Los Angeles, the construction of infrastructure projects in the 1930s, and the political power dynamics of influential figures like Robert Moses and Al Smith. It explores themes of urban development, inequality in city planning, and the consequences of seeking power and fame at the expense of personal fulfillment and contentment.

This is the sixth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro.

This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Mike Schur, who created the critically acclaimed NBC comedy The Good Place, and co-created Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn 99, Rutherford Falls, and Netflix’s upcoming, A Classic Spy. Prior to Parks, Michael spent four years as a writer-producer on the Emmy Award-winning NBC hit The Office.

Mike also happens to be a big fan of The Power Broker, and has cited the book as his inspiration behind Parks & Rec.

On today’s show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the first section of Part 5 (Chapter 25 through Chapter 26), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #6: Mike Schur

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