Without the book 'The Power Broker,' no one would remember Robert Moses, and therefore, the history of New York City wouldn't be truly understood. The author believes that the book is crucial in unveiling the impact of Robert Moses on the city's history, as he shaped it significantly through his actions. Despite Moses' personal disdain for the book, the author emphasizes its pivotal role in preserving the memory of the highways built and the communities affected by his developments.
Welcome to our first official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. Robert Caro happens to be our special guest for this episode and you do not get more special than that.
On today’s show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the Introduction, Part 1, and Part 2 of the book (the intro through the end of Chapter 5), discussing the major story beats and themes, and then we will bring the great Robert Caro to the stage.
Power Broker #1: Robert Caro
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