Power Ensures Continued Influence

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Having power can ensure one's continued influence and ability to carry out projects successfully. By leveraging his significant impact on the state's construction budget and threatening to resign when his projects are at risk, Moses establishes himself as indispensable and secures his position. This tactic proves effective even when facing opposition, as seen when Roosevelt initially wanted to cut the budget but backed down when Moses threatened to resign. Moses' power enables him to navigate challenging situations and maintain his authority over the course of 50 years.

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

Roman and Elliott also sit down with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district, who describes the lasting impact Moses’ highways have made on her district, and her own philosophy when it comes to political power and bringing ambitious projects to life.

On today’s show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the second section of Part 4 of the book (Chapter 16 through Chapter 20), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #4: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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