Jon Blackwell

Jon Blackwell, a Wall Street Journal Editor and creator of the Twitter handle 100 Years Ago News, joins to reflect on significant events from 1924. He discusses the notorious Teapot Dome scandal showcasing political corruption and the cultural tensions caused by the rise of the Ku Klux Klan. Blackwell also highlights the dramatic 103-ballot Democratic Convention and the introduction of radio in politics. The conversation ties historical intolerance and immigration issues of the time to modern political dynamics.