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Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra
Episode 1: Dr. Hunt
Jun 10, 2024
Dr. Hunt, a psychiatrist specializing in crisis intervention and suicide prevention, delves into the shocking suicide of a Democratic Senator in the 1950s. The podcast uncovers a web of troubling forces on the American ultra right post-war, revealing blackmail, political pressures, and extremist factions at play. The tragic consequences of Senator Hunt's death shed light on the turbulent political environment of that time.
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- Lester Hunt's proactive problem-solving approach was highlighted by his creative solution to the pigeon infestation in the Wyoming State Capitol.
- Hunt's transition from a successful dentist to a prominent Senator was marked by a selfless act of donating bone marrow to his son.
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Lester Hunt's Fight Against the Pigeon Infestation
Early in 1943, Lester Hunt, newly elected governor of Wyoming, creatively solved the pigeon infestation problem at the Wyoming State Capitol. He climbed out on window ledges before sunrise, spreading poison that led to numerous dead pigeons and effectively resolved the issue. This symbolic act underscored Hunt's proactive problem-solving approach, setting the tone for his gubernatorial career.
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