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Political History Through the Lens of Time Magazine's Graphic Covers
46:06 - 50:40 (04:34)
A look at how Time Magazine's graphic covers impacted political history, including how an interview with Bernard Baruch failed to establish him as a political figure but helped Jimmy Walker become mayor of New York.
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The idea that someone who runs a successful business or organization is automatically qualified to be president is a myth, perpetuated by political campaigns through books and articles.
46:06 - 48:21 (02:15)
Summary
The idea that someone who runs a successful business or organization is automatically qualified to be president is a myth, perpetuated by political campaigns through books and articles. These materials often portray candidates without flaws, but in reality, no one is immune to mistakes or failures.
ChapterPolitical History Through the Lens of Time Magazine's Graphic Covers
EpisodePart Two: How the First Fitness Influencer Doomed Us All
PodcastBehind the Bastards
An examination of how scandals, sensationalism, and personal attacks have always been a part of politics, from Gandhi's "My Sex Life" article to the graphic smear campaign against socialist candidate Upton Sinclair in the 1934 California gubernatorial race.
48:21 - 50:40 (02:18)
Summary
An examination of how scandals, sensationalism, and personal attacks have always been a part of politics, from Gandhi's "My Sex Life" article to the graphic smear campaign against socialist candidate Upton Sinclair in the 1934 California gubernatorial race.