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The Rise of Barry Goldwater
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the rise of Barry Goldwater and how he energized a new Republican base with his anti-communist policies that terrified many intelligent observers. Hunter S. Thompson was among the people who were horrified watching his rise.
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