Christopher McKnight Nichols

In this conversation with Christopher McKnight Nichols, an expert on the Gilded Age and author of 'Promise and Peril', the spotlight is on William McKinley, who revolutionized political campaigning in 1896. They discuss McKinley’s groundbreaking fundraising strategies, his innovative partnership with Mark Hanna, and how McKinley's transformative tariff policies shaped American politics. The dialogue also touches on the tumultuous 1896 election, labor rights challenges, and McKinley’s adept use of the press, highlighting his lasting influence on modern political strategies.