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Episode 1: 1968

By: Ben Bradford
Narrated by: Ben Bradford
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  • 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.
    ©2021 Ben Bradford (P)2021 Ben Bradford
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Listen to this--it's OUTSTANDING

If you have any interest in history or politics, you will find Bradford's "Of the People" a rewarding use of your time. He puts you in the front seat of this political theater allowing you to see and feel how murder, backstabbing, war, dirty tricks, racism, and betrayal from the 1968 and 1972 elections created most of the political landscape we have now.

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Fascinating and thoughtful

a wonderful series on how George McGovern changed h
US politics, for better and worse. Very important history for anyone who takes part in the political process.

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Wow

This is incredibly informative.

This first episode has answered so many questions I’ve had about the look of modern politics. Eagerly looking forward to the entire series.

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A Timely Historical Piece

Having lived through the period Bradford's piece covers, I can say he brings an ignored area of inquiry into beautiful relief. I am so impressed by his obviously well researched work and his craftsmanship in telling the story of how events unfolded. This, combined with the story's relevance to our current political plight, makes me eager for each new episode. It's a winner!

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Complex history made approachable

Easily bingeable, this podcast does a great job of breaking down the facts while keeping it interesting. Love the recordings, interviews and the music.

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Wow! Powerful, insightful, provocative

Wow! Powerful, insightful, provocative, very well done. It finally made our history, and current political turmoil, make sense.

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Excellent research/storytelling

History buffs will love the archival audio used in this podcast. People like me who don’t know the story will be fascinated by all of the twists and turns and will actually learn about what has often been a footnote in American history. Cool music, great anecdotes, awesome reporting!

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