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Of The People

By: Ben Bradford
Narrated by: Ben Bradford
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  • In 1968, the Democratic Party fractured. Anti-Vietnam War protesters clashed with police outside of the Democratic National Convention Hall in Chicago. Tear gas seeped into the hotel where candidates were staying. Party bosses handed pro-war Vice President Hubert Humphrey - who had not won a single primary - the nomination. It was also the moment that sparked a freshman Senator from South Dakota to launch his own bid for the presidency, one that four years later would reshape the American political landscape. Of The People is the story of the longshot, insurgent campaign of George McGovern in 1972. It transformed the American political parties and ushered in our age of division. McGovern is remembered as one of history's great political losers after his landslide defeat to Richard Nixon. But before that, was an incredible "heist" of the Democratic nomination - a tale of assassination, betrayal, last-minute comebacks, political sabotage, and parliamentary procedure. And it speaks to our most pressing political question: How have we grown so polarized?
    ©2021 Ben Bradford (P)2021 Ben Bradford
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    Nov 4 2021
    In 1968, the Democratic Party fractured. Anti-Vietnam War protesters clashed with police outside of the Democratic National Convention Hall in Chicago. Tear gas seeped into the hotel where candidates were staying. Party bosses handed pro-war Vice President Hubert Humphrey - who had not won a single primary - the nomination. It was also the moment that sparked a freshman Senator from South Dakota to launch his own bid for the presidency, one that four years later would reshape the American political landscape. Of The People is the story of the longshot, insurgent campaign of George McGovern in 1972. It transformed the American political parties and ushered in our age of division. McGovern is remembered as one of history's great political losers after his landslide defeat to Richard Nixon. But before that, was an incredible "heist" of the Democratic nomination - a tale of assassination, betrayal, last-minute comebacks, political sabotage, and parliamentary procedure. And it speaks to our most pressing political question: How have we grown so polarized?
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  • Episode 1: 1968

    Episode 1: 1968
    Nov 4 2021
    The Democratic Party breaks apart over the Vietnam War. Amid a police riot, the largely unknown Senator George McGovern replaces the slain Robert Kennedy as a presidential candidate.
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    40 mins
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  • Episode 2: Long Shot

    Episode 2: Long Shot
    Nov 4 2021
    Democratic Party leaders look to regain the goodwill of their antiwar voters by appointing George McGovern to write new rules for choosing candidates. McGovern uses the rules to launch a long shot presidential bid.
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    33 mins
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educational and gripping

really impressed. very well researched and presented. very insightful easy to listen, a gripping story. for those who are interested in USA political history this would be one not too miss.

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Brilliantly told History.

A fascinating parallel to the better known story of Nixon. It describes events which explain much about American politics today.

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Engrossing, Well Paced, Informative

If you love history and politics, you'll find this captivating and stimulating. It's also a searing portrayal of the various personas who shaped the present, for better or worse.

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Over produced

Fascinating topic, but the background music and sound effects are a distraction. A shame as it is well researched.

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