The chapter explores the emergence of Robert Moses and his ambitious plans for revitalizing New York City's parks and infrastructure in the face of decay and neglect. It dives into the political landscape of the 1930s, detailing Moses' strategic maneuvering to secure federal funding and consolidate power over major construction projects, despite skepticism and opposition.
This is the fourth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro.
Roman and Elliott also sit down with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district, who describes the lasting impact Moses’ highways have made on her district, and her own philosophy when it comes to political power and bringing ambitious projects to life.
On today’s show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the second section of Part 4 of the book (Chapter 16 through Chapter 20), discussing the major story beats and themes.
The Power Broker #4: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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