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Landslide

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  • In the mid-1970s, the Republican Party looked on the verge of self-destruction. Until 1976. A political earthquake: A cutthroat, razor-close, deeply personal battle for the Republican nomination, and the party's identity. It resurrected the GOP, remade it as a conservative party, and pulled the country sharply to the right. Landslide is the story of the closest presidential primary race in American history, what followed, and how it reshaped the political parties — opening the partisan rifts that divide us today. Hosted by award-winning public radio journalist Ben Bradford.
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  • Introducing Landslide

    Introducing Landslide
    Feb 12 2024
    When President Richard Nixon resigns in disgrace, three unlikely candidates emerge to fill the vacuum: Gerald Ford, savvy veteran of partisan wars. Ronald Reagan, fringe reactionary. Jimmy Carter, cutthroat political animal. These presidents aren't who you thought they were, and their battles against each other redefined the American political landscape. The result: the hot-button issues, the culture war, and the path to the partisan divide we live with today. For those wondering what happened to American politics and what forces have driven our current division, Landslide is essential listening, and a compelling, stunning true story.

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    2 mins
  • Trust

    Trust
    Feb 22 2024
    Gerald Ford had planned to retire. But in the days and weeks after Watergate, the new president looks to rebuild Americans' collapsing trust in their government. His attempts to cool partisan tempers prove poisonously divisive. A conservative mutiny brews within his own political party, and a former actor leads a challenge against him — Ronald Reagan.

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    40 mins
  • Lightweight

    Lightweight
    Feb 29 2024
    The idea that Ronald Reagan can win is laughable. "Suicidal," writes the New York Times. Too extreme, too gaffe-prone, too unserious a candidate, the faded former actor has no chance to unseat the sitting president in the primaries — and if he does it will signal the end of the Republican Party. But Reagan seizes a message that entwines optimism and culture war, the power of which was not fully appreciated at the time.

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    42 mins
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Great research and narrative!

this team did an amazing job at combining a long story and primary source material into an easy to digest narrative. anyone who wants to understand more about the last 40 years of politics should listen to this.
I just hope this team makes another few seasons, I'll listen to them all!

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Gripping, Educational, Entertaining

Ben Bradford does it again. His captivating storytelling keeps you on the edge of your seat. I am learning so much about the history of the United States, our leaders and the evolution of our political parties. Each episode packs a punch and tells a unique story filled with characters you love to love and characters you can’t help but despise. Who knew U.S. history could read like a novel? I can’t wait for the next episode to air. Give it to me already!

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