The podcast explores the Watergate scandal, including the break-in at the DNC headquarters, Nixon's obsession with image, the Senate Watergate hearings, and the impact on American society and media.
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Frank Wills Discovers Break-In
Frank Wills discovered taped door latches during his midnight rounds at the Watergate Hotel on June 17, 1972.
His suspicion led him to notify the police, uncovering the break-in that triggered the Watergate scandal.
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Routine Botched Burglary Revealed
The Watergate break-in was a botched attempt to bug Democratic National Committee phones.
Such break-ins were routine in Nixon's campaign, reflecting a culture focused on gathering opponent intelligence.
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Nixon's Campaign Image Control
Nixon's reelection campaign was obsessed with controlling image and narrative.
They used dirty tricks, fake news, and sabotage to build a positive image for Nixon and discredit opponents.
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Wiretapping, White House tapes and the possibility of impeachment. On June 17, 1972, a break-in at the Watergate Hotel triggered a chain of events ending with the resignation of President Nixon in 1974.
From the burglary to the surprising redactions from the Nixon tapes, Kathryn Brownell joins Don to explore the story. Kathryn is an Associate Professor at Purdue University and author of '24/7 Politics: Cable Television and the Fragmenting of America from Watergate to Fox News'.
Produced and edited by Sophie Gee. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.
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