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The Power Broker #8: Shiloh Frederick

99% Invisible

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The Dark Art of Urban Power

This chapter explores the unchecked power wielded by Robert Moses in New York's mid-20th century urban development. It reveals how he skillfully manipulated political systems to maintain control while engaging in sophisticated, though corrupt, practices that masked his true influence. The narrative underscores the complex dynamics of power and graft that shaped the city's political landscape during this era.

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