The Unstoppable Nature of Those Who Do Not Care

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In politics, there is a certain respect for individuals who do not care about the consequences of their actions, as they are perceived as unstoppable. This lack of compunction allows them to push through their agendas without being held back by emotions. On the contrary, those who care too much can be easily held hostage as they are more emotionally invested and affected by the outcomes. The story of Solomon and the two mothers and the baby is used as an analogy to highlight the unjust nature of situations where those who do not care seem to prevail over those who do care deeply. This dynamic, although infuriating, still plays a significant role in political decision-making processes and outcomes.

This is the fifth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro.

This week, Roman and Elliott also sit down with Brandy Zadrozny, a senior reporter for NBC News who covers misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the internet. Brandy recently finished The Power Broker, and she’s got a great perspective on what the book says about the press and its relationship to power, what has changed in journalism, and what has remained the same.

On today’s show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the last section of Part 4 of the book (Chapter 21 through Chapter 24), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #5: Brandy Zadrozny

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