Podcasts by Campaign 68
Fifty years ago, the country was rocked by a historic presidential campaign. The Democratic party crumbled, a new Republican era began, and the country threatened to split in two. Campaign '68 traces the twists, turns and tragic violence that followed Americans all the way to the voting booths. What began in '68 is still roiling American politics today.
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The gender gap from 2018-10-23T00:00
Political scientist Lori Cox Han traces the growing role of women in politics from 1968 to now: "Women are not a monolithic voting bloc, and I think that's one of the biggest misconceptions out the...
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Art of the spectacle from 2018-10-16T00:00
Roger Ailes helped Republicans use television to get elected for decades. He was more politically influential than many politicians themselves. In 1968, Ailes helped Richard Nixon win the White Hou...
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The politics of race from 2018-10-09T00:00
Historian Peniel Joseph explores how racial anxiety and resentment among white voters shaped the 1968 campaign -- and still shapes politics today.
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4: Fault lines from 2018-10-02T04:00
Nixon uses a powerful weapon in new ways: television. Politics will never be the same.
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3: A figure of destiny from 2018-10-02T03:00
Richard Nixon campaigns on law and order, while George Wallace rises on racist rhetoric. The run for the White House intensifies.
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2: Long odds from 2018-10-02T02:00
The list of Democratic candidates grows. The campaign continues in the shadow of national grief.
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Coming soon: Campaign '68 from 2018-09-19T00:00
1968 brought tragedy, violence and an unforgettable run for power. Campaign '68, coming Oct. 2, captures the chaos of an American presidential election.
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Coming soon: Campaign '68 from 2018-09-19T00:00
1968 brought tragedy, violence and an unforgettable run for power. Campaign '68, coming Oct. 2, captures the chaos of an American presidential election.
Listen
Coming soon: Campaign '68 from 2018-09-19T00:00
1968 brought tragedy, violence and an unforgettable run for power. Campaign '68, coming Oct. 2, captures the chaos of an American presidential election.
Listen