Behind the Bastards Part Six: G. Gordon Liddy: The Fascist Behind Watergate
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Oct 19, 2023 G. Gordon Liddy, involved in the Watergate scandal, discusses his financial struggles, writing career, and controversial legacy. The podcast explores libertarian perspectives on the free market, gun control, and drug restrictions. It also delves into Liddy's rise in talk radio, his comedic bits, and his continued popularity in Hollywood. The chapter concludes with a personal anecdote about finding hope amidst chaos.
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Liddy's Post-Prison Writing Success
- After prison, Liddy wrote a mediocre spy thriller and a bestselling Watergate memoir.
- His memoir's success launched a national college speaking tour that raised his fame dramatically.
1980s Campus Reaction to Liddy
- College campuses in 1980 surprisingly applauded a convicted felon like Liddy.
- The media downplayed protests, showing a different era's tolerance for extreme right voices.
Liddy and Leary's Unlikely Alliance
- Liddy partnered with Timothy Leary for college debates reflecting a confusing post-60s era.
- Both changed ideologies, showing America's shifting left-right political landscape.