Intelligence Squared The Art of Political Power, with Robert Caro and William Hague
Oct 30, 2015
Robert Caro, the renowned American biographer, joins William Hague in a fascinating discussion on political power. They delve into the sources of power, the determination to help marginalized communities, the importance of context in biographies, the effectiveness of power wielded by political figures such as Robert Moses and Lyndon Johnson, and the impact of political leaders on social causes like civil rights and education.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Uncovering the Source of Robert Moses' Political Power
03:45 • 26min
A Man's Determination to Help Poor Communities and Fight for Civil Rights
29:51 • 5min
The Importance of Context in Biographies
34:32 • 9min
Power and Influence
43:48 • 14min
The Relationship Between Power and Political Results
57:37 • 3min
The Power of Political Leaders and Social Causes
01:00:21 • 4min