The Power Broker delves into the lives of important individuals connected to Robert Moses, like Belle Moskowitz, who may have been overlooked if not for the book. Despite being an activist behind the scenes, not a government official, she becomes a trusted advisor to New York governor Al Smith and plays a significant role in Robert Moses' life.
This is the second official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro.
New York Times political columnist Jamelle Bouie is our book club guest.
On today’s show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover Part 3 of the book (Chapters 6 through the end of Chapter 10), discussing the major story beats and themes, with occasional asides from Jamelle Bouie guiding us through the politics of the era.
The Power Broker #2: Jamelle Bouie
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