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The Power Broker #01: Robert Caro

99% Invisible

Lessons on Compromise and Power in Politics

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The individual being described is charismatic and can charm people one on one, but he is viewed as uncompromising and unwilling to bend to the reality of the city government control. Despite the need for allies and compromise, he decides to pursue power to crush his foes. Instead of realising the need to temper his ideals and seek compromise, he feels like a failure at the age of 30 and takes on jobs that he feels are beneath him.

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