Podcasts about power brokers

Mike welcomes back “Superdummy” Paul McGuigan for two podcasts; this week is all about getting married in Vegas and the fear (or lack of) in new places, even when people speak the same language! In more detail, Mike & Paul first discuss Paul's hiatus from podcasting and the huge amount of podcasts he listens to, as well as a book he's currently reading and Mike's recent reading habits. They then talk about why they both decided to get married in Vegas with their respective wives and how those trips went and the surprising logistical ease of getting married in a totally different country. Paul also talks about his previous experiences in America, including New York, and the duo discuss feeling safe/unsafe in unfamiliar places, even in Britain! This is only half of their conversation; the other half, about an entirely different topic, will be out next week as it's own episode and will feature Irish ancestry and the strangest book you've never heard of! If you want to hear this a week early, consider supporting Mike at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat for weekly bonus content and early access! Paul mentioned the novel The Power Broker by Robert Caro (Robert Moses' biography). Keep up to date with Paul on his website www.Superdummy.co.uk Paul has narrated a trilogy of books for author Virgil Henry, the first being Academic Inferno of the My Academic Trip Through Adjunct Hell, find on Audible and all usual audiobook providers; www.audible.co.uk/pd/Academic-Inferno-Audiobook/B0F25C2QGN - to hear clips from the audiobook, check out The Salty Professor on any podcast app! The Pop Culture Collective newsletter; keeping up to date with weekly news from the nerdier side of Pop Culture (& to see what Mike is up to): https://pccnewsletter.com Paul's appearance on Alyson Shelton's Where I'm From with his poem: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLabhDLwqpk Paul's podcast Era Of Geek, interviewing people about what it means to them to be a “geek” (Mike's episode was out January 2022). He also had the shows Superdraft and Superheroes For Dummies on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion! Paul's last appearance on GCC was Ep 177 for the 50th episode special of his podcast Era Of Geek! Mike recently watched Superman '78 for the first time and discussed it on the 20th Century Geek: https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237  Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6  Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount! Outro by BZ The Voice www.bzthevoice.com

Ray and Lucie discuss the Power Broker, wooden legs, Trump's tariffs's, and much more.https://www.patreon.com/RayKump for an extra episode every week!Follow Kump on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/raykumpKump Hand Merch https://bonfire.com/store/kump/Follow Ray on Sound Cloud https://on.soundcloud.com/QbP8SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Instagram.com/EMGECONSTRUCTION

Guest: Ron Koenigsberg   Guest Bio: Ron Koenigsberg is an award-winning commercial real estate broker with over three decades of experience and the founder of American Investment Properties, Inc. Recognized as a top-performing broker nationwide, Ron has successfully navigated countless transactions, establishing himself as an industry leader and trusted advisor. As the author of "Power Broker: How to Succeed in Life and Business", Ron shares his proven insights into sales excellence, relationship-building, and personal growth. Known for his engaging style and practical advice, Ron leverages humor, warmth, and real-world experience to empower others to achieve greater professional success and personal fulfillment.   Key Points: Dyslexia and Overcoming Challenges: Ron shares his experience of being born with dyslexia, a condition that went undiagnosed during his childhood. Despite struggling with reading and comprehension, he found his strength in "human engineering," which led him to sales. His father's influence, especially through Dale Carnegie's book How to Win Friends and Influence People, helped him realize that 85% of success is due to people skills, not technical knowledge.   Sales and Human Connection: Ron emphasizes that sales success relies on building relationships, not just knowledge. He shares that the key to success is understanding people and communication, which is more important than expertise in a specific field. He mentions that 85% of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders start their careers in sales because it builds essential people skills.   Teaching Sales to His Team: Ron adopts a "watch, do, teach" approach with his sales team. He emphasizes leading by example and actively teaching his team, building their skills through practical experience. He fosters a supportive environment, always looking to guide and encourage his salespeople, focusing on making them better rather than criticizing them.   Streamlining the Prospecting Process: Originally, Ron tried to contact a large number of property owners (around 10,000), but eventually realized that focusing on a smaller group of 800 key individuals worked better. This "narrowing down" approach allowed for deeper, more meaningful connections, and ultimately led to more successful relationships.   Persistence in Sales: Ron emphasizes the importance of persistence in sales. He shares that 80% of sales happen after the fourth ask and encourages his team to keep pushing and not be discouraged by rejection. He uses a CRM to manage and track relationships, remembering personal details about prospects, as he believes in the power of personalization.   Building Resilience: Ron believes resilience is crucial for sales success and business leadership. Despite setbacks and rejections, resilience helps maintain motivation and drive. He practices what he preaches by remaining calm in tough situations and sharing his own experiences with his team to help them develop emotional resilience.   Hiring Challenges and Social Media: Ron admits that recruiting talent has been his biggest challenge in growing his business. He has recently focused more on social media, growing his LinkedIn following from 1,000 to 14,000 in a year, using it to attract talent and build his brand.   His Book, Power Broker: Ron wrote a book titled Power Broker, focusing on success in sales and business. It's particularly aimed at aspiring commercial real estate brokers. The book was written with his sons in mind, sharing his knowledge and lessons for them to use in their lives. The book has resonated with a wider audience and is available in various formats, including Audible and Amazon.   Family and Legacy: He shares his desire for his children to be involved in his business, though they are still young. He wants to build a successful company that attracts his sons to work with him in the future.   Overcoming Dyslexia: Ron reflects on the impact of dyslexia on his life, acknowledging that it has shaped his resilience and approach to challenges. He stresses that dyslexia taught him how to overcome obstacles and build resilience, which is key to thriving in sales and business. The interview highlights the power of resilience, human connection in sales, persistence, and the importance of teaching others as a key to leadership and success.     Guest Links: Connect on LinkedIn www.aiprops.com www.RonKoenigsberg.com Power Broker on Amazon Power Broker on Audible        About Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders Download your free gift, The Salesology® Vault. The vault is packed full of free gifts from sales leaders, sales experts, marketing gurus and revenue generation experts. Download your free gift, 81 Tools to Grow Your Sales & Your Business Faster, More Easily & More Profitably. Save hours of work tracking down the right prospecting and sales resources and/or digital tools that every business owner and salesperson needs. If you are a business owner or sales manager with an underperforming sales team, let's talk. Click here to schedule a time. Please, subscribe to Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to https://podcast.gosalesology.com/ and connect on LinkedIn and follow us on Facebook and Instagram and check out our website at https://gosalesology.com/.

Writer and writing guru Chelene Knight talks about her book Safekeeping: A Writer's Guided Journal for Launching a Book with Love; CBC Sports producer David Giddens recommends four of his favourite sports reads; what makes Dangerous Memory an “inspiring road map” for Juno-winner Sarah Harmer; and from seasonal berries to quantum physics Nathan Maharaj has your reading covered on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Safekeeping: A Writer's Guided Journal for Launching a Book with Love by Chelene KnightThe Conscious Creative by Kelly SmallBreathing the Page by Betsy WarlandDangerous Memory by Charlie AngusWorld's Fastest Man by Mary OrmsbyIce in Their Veins by Ian KennedyThe Beautiful Dream by Atiba Hutchinson and Dan RobsonAbove the Noise by DeMar DeRozenThe Serviceberry by Robin Wall KimmererThe Power Broker by Robert A. CaroQuantum Physics Made Me Do It by Jeremie Harris

On this week's episode, Andy Roddick dives into the Lawsuit filed by the PTPA against the ATP, WTA, ITF, ITIA, and more. Jon Wertheim and Chris Eubanks join the show to give their perspectives on the lawsuit and how this could affect (or not affect) the future of tennis. Before we dive in, Producer Mike shares some of the quick headlines from the 2025 Miami Open so far. Give us your thoughts in the comments! What have been your highlights (or low-points) of the Miami Open so far? What do you think of the lawsuit field against the tours? Read Jon Wertheim's SI Column on the PTPA Lawsuit: https://www.si.com/tennis/what-s-at-stake-in-the-ptpa-lawsuit If you haven't already, check out our previous episode interviewing PTPA Leadership: https://youtu.be/uVS35jMWVGk If you enjoyed this week's episode, like this video, leave us a comment, and subscribe us for more! If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're happy you're here! Follow us for more:  https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/servedpodcast.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@served_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As MAGA continues to vandalize the Federal bureaucracy, some progressives are beginning to publicly acknowledge their role in the historic undermining of the US government. In his provocative new book Why Nothing Works, the self-styled “progressive” Marc Dunkelman argues that it was the left - in their cultural aversion to power over the last half century - who have broken the U.S. government. If progressives want to get something…. anything, in fact, done in America - from building high speed railways to more affordable housing - Dunkelman argues that the Democrats need to once again embrace positive government. Don't blame Trump for Musk's chainsaw, Dunkelman tells the Democrats. Blame yourselves.Here are the 5 KEEN ON AMERICA takeaways in this conversation with Dunkelman:* The Progressive Dilemma: Progressivism has two competing impulses that need to be in balance - one that seeks to centralize power to accomplish major projects (the "Hamiltonian" approach), and another that is suspicious of centralized authority and seeks to distribute power (the "Jeffersonian" approach). Since the 1960s, the balance has shifted heavily toward suspicion of power.* Crisis of Effective Governance: The current system has so many checks and constraints that even widely supported public interest projects can't get off the ground. Dunkelman cites the Biden administration's EV charger initiative that produced only 58 chargers from $5 billion in funding due to regulatory barriers and implementation challenges.* Historical Shift in Progressive Attitude: The 1960s-70s marked a turning point when progressive attitudes shifted from trusting centralized authority to deep skepticism. Dunkelman points to figures like Robert Moses (exposed in "The Power Broker") and Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley as embodying a form of centralized power that became viewed as problematic.* Political Consequences: This dysfunction in government has contributed to populist backlash, with voters supporting figures like Trump who promise to take a "sledgehammer" to institutions they see as failing. The inability to deliver visible results has undermined progressive credibility.* Path Forward: Progressives need to develop a new narrative focused on making government work effectively rather than just opposing power. Dunkelman suggests "permitting reform" and similar practical measures need to be central to the progressive agenda, rather than continuing the stale debate about moving left or right.Marc J. Dunkelman is a fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs and a former fellow at NYU's Marron Institute of Urban Management. During more than a decade working in politics, he worked for Democratic members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives and as a senior fellow at the Clinton Foundation. The author of The Vanishing Neighbor, Dunkelman's work has also appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Atlantic, and Politico. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

After we finished up The Power Broker, a bunch of people were asking us what other books we'd been reading. A group of us got together and presented some of our recent favorites, and the choices were so good and surprising and charming, we're now sharing it widely.Here are the books covered in this episode:Lasha's book: Usha's Pickle Digest by Usha R PrabakaranChris's books: What It Takes by Richard Ben Cramer (and The Power Broker by Robert Caro

Here we are! Episode #8 of-The Lost Bistro Cabaret: Dollop of Kant We hope, to this point, you've been entertained and occasionally enlightened as we look through our Paris perspective Ira Glass darkly. Are we nearing the end of Season #1? Good question. Seems this podcast racket is all about the downloads. Can we talk? Good. We were afraid you might be offended if we continually bring up the subject. We've attempted to grow The Lost Bistro organically, through you, and with a little help from many reach outs to those who are in positions of power and influence in the podcast industry. Muffy Drake has reached out to the Usual Suspects: KCRW/WBEZ/WNET/BBC/Crooked Media/Pushkin Industries/Fat Tony "The Influencer"... But, so far...to quote Joe Frank, "those efforts rendered faithfully over a period of months have been in vain." They wouldn't return our phone calls or answer the many emails sent with a loving nudge...hourly. All we asked of them was to take a listen. Hear for themselves if we could have a seat at one of their small card tables in the backroom. "If a podcast fails in a digital forest, did it ever make a sound in the first place?" Desperate times call for disparate measures.  Maybe one of you, knows someone, who knows someone, who has a cousin named Joey who once played pickleball in the rain with Lady Gaga and is still on speaking terms with them and could reach out to Joey and ask him to champion Muffy. I'm just saying, reaching out continually with no answer is enough to break the Heart of this podcast, but not the SPIRIT.  However, YOU have faithfully answered our call every week and Merci Beaucoup! for that. You know who you are. Here is a list of where you live: France-United Kingdom-Ukraine-Ireland-India-Nepal-Mexico-Taiwan-Greece-Kenya-Latvia-Namibia-Algeria-South Africa-Canada-Pakistan-Poland-Uganda-Portugal-Denmark-Spain-Israel-Japan-Vietnam-Norway-Austrailia-Cyprus-Switzerland-Germany-Italy-Belgium-Cuba-New Zealand-Columbia-Finland-Argentina-Singapore-Netherlands-Uzbekistan-Austria-Chile-Cameroon-Hong Kong-Slovenia-Phillipines-Somalia-Thailand-Trinidad and Tobago & Montana Just know, Muffy Drake will always have a seat for you at the table of The Lost Bistro Cabaret. Drop us a line here: muffydrake@gmail.com We won't GHOST You like the above mentioned Power Brokers. And with that...Enjoy the Show! Au revoir Amigos!

Monday March 3, 2025 Power Broker Embroiled in a Global Hacking Scandal

In this episode of The Directed Life Show, Kap Chatfield sits down with Alexander Pagani to pull back the curtain on the unspoken truths within church hierarchies. Pagani shares his personal journey of transformation, the radical shifts in his ministry, and the weight of leading a church through deliverance. This episode isn't just about revealing problems,it's about equipping Kingdom leaders to break free from fear and step into their God-given authority. Don't miss this deep, practical, and eye-opening conversation!

What if the biggest obstacle in your life was… you? Bestselling author and personal development pioneer Gay Hendricks joins us to talk about The Big Leap, his game-changing book that introduced the world to the Upper Limit Problem — that sneaky, self-imposed ceiling on success and happiness. From overcoming hidden fears to expanding into what he calls your Zone of Genius, Gay breaks down the patterns that hold us back and how to break through them.We also reflect on our mutual friend Jim Selman, a luminary in transformational leadership, and how his legacy continues to inspire. With 35 books (and counting!) co-authored with his wife, Katie Hendricks, from their Ojai-based Hendricks Institute, Gay has spent a lifetime helping people push past self-sabotage and step into their fullest potential. Tune in for an insightful, uplifting, and occasionally mind-bending conversation that just might inspire your next big leap.Jim and I also talked about his childhood with a single mom in northern Florida in the 1950s, and how she overcame significant obstacles to become a well-respected journalist and mayor of their hometown. We also talked about his academic career and much more. We did not, however, talk about Ernest Shackleton's expeditions, the development of dimpling on golf balls or Robert Caro's magisterial account of Robert Moses, in "The Power Broker."You can learn more about Gay Hendricks and his and wife Katie's work at the Hendricks Institute: https://hendricks.com/

Why can't America do big things anymore? Marc Dunkelman, a fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, addresses this question in his new book, Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress and How to Get It Back. The book's inspiration came from his thinking about the now-vanished Pennsylvania Station, formerly New York City's majestic gateway, which was one of the most beautiful buildings in the country and a monument to metropolitan greatness. Its closure and demolition in the early 1960s amounted to what a New York Times editorial called a “monumental act of vandalism,” made more painful by the ugliness and disfunctionality of the modern facility that replaced it. New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, starting in the early 1990s, made it his top legislative priority to build a new train hall in the nearby neoclassical post office building. Moynihan was chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and one of the most powerful Democratic politicians in the land, and he secured agreement and funding from all of the relevant stakeholders — but still he could not get the new station built. The Moynihan Train Hall would not open until 2021, after nearly three decades of delays and setbacks. Marc Dunkelman for many years commuted into the seemingly unfixable Penn Station and wondered why New York's Democratic leaders were unable to make any progress in replacing it. The stagnation struck him as a vivid contrast to Robert Moses, the towering urban planner and public official, who had run roughshod over all opposition in mid-20th-century New York in the course of his massive redevelopment of the city, as described in Robert Caro's 1974 bestseller The Power Broker. When he looked into the history, Dunkelman realized that progressives have long swung back and forth between two opposing impulses. One is what he calls Hamiltonianism: the desire to achieve progress by empowering government and institutions to tackle big problems at the direction of strong leaders (like Robert Moses) and informed experts. The other is what he calls Jeffersonianism: the desire to prevent unaccountable centralized authorities (also like Robert Moses) from abusing ordinary citizens by empowering them to fight back. In this podcast discussion, Dunkelman analyzes the historic roots of these opposing impulses and explains how progressives ever since the 1960s have swung too far toward the Jeffersonian extreme. He describes how progressives lost working-class support by rendering government unable to deliver public goods like abundant and cheap housing, energy, and infrastructure. And he warns that incompetent government inevitably plays into the hands of populists who vilify government and claim: “I alone can fix it.”

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Mitch McConnell will end his storied Senate career after this term.

Join Roman and Elliott one last time as they reflect on their journey with you all through The Power Broker, exploring their favorite moments and answering listener questions in this bonus episode.If you finished The Power Broker with us (or know someone who did), get the 99PI Power Broker challenge coin to commemorate your achievement! Visit 99pi.org/store to get the challenge coin and other 99PI merch.This event took place in our 99% Invisible Discord server. Join us!The Power Broker Breakdown Wrap-Up Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.

Waste Water Energy might be the crappy future we are facing. Wedding Costs are insane and Chat GPT Confirms it. Kid Rock and Lauren Boebert might be the Trailer Court HOA's biggest Power Brokers one day.

Before Captain America: Brave New World hits theaters, we're taking a fresh look at Falcon and The Winter Soldier! From Sam Wilson's journey to becoming Captain America to Bucky's road to redemption, John Walker's controversial rise as U.S. Agent, and the lingering mysteries of Valentina and the Power Broker—this episode breaks down everything that still matters in the MCU. What aged well? What still sparks debate? And how does this series connect to the future of Captain America and the Thunderbolts? Let's dive in!

The Power Broker Breakdown may have concluded, but if you're just tuning in (or if you just want a quick refresher), this episode is a compilation of the summary portions of the The Power Broker Breakdown series.The Power Broker Breakdown Breakdown Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.

音频文字发布在公众号“北京读天下”，《价值创造与商业模式》在公众号微店有优惠。每周新书听友群微信号：yinmingshu002。2014年，《权力的掮客》出版40周年，卡洛发表文章，含蓄地对修正主义者给出了回应。他在《纽约时报》上回忆说，材料收集完成后，他曾经陷入困难。那么多材料，有些内容还不一致，从哪里开始呢？没有办法，他只好再次阅读收集到材料，直到他读到一份记录稿。这是在1969年，摩西已经失去了最后一个重要职务三区大桥管理局主席。教会向法拉盛公园捐赠了一座大理石长椅，供信徒和游客使用，他们请摩西在长椅落成仪式上演讲。卡洛坐在后排，他前面坐着摩西过去的下属。摩西演讲的主题是感恩，他感叹为什么社会对公共服务人员缺乏感恩之心。摩西说，我期待有那么一天，我们坐在这座长椅上，思考人类的感恩之心。听完他的演讲，坐在听众席上的摩西下属们小声交流着。摩西说的是对的，难道大家看不到他的成就吗？他们为什么不感恩？卡洛突然获得灵感，他决定将这段故事作为全书的结尾。当读者读到这里时，他们会意识到，故事并没有结束。他们可以想一想，卡洛这本书能不能回答摩西的问题，“他们为什么不感恩”。

Los Mejores Libros para Transformar tu 2025 En este episodio, te presentamos las lecturas imprescindibles para emprendedores, líderes y visionarios que quieren potenciar su 2025. Inspirados en recomendaciones de expertos y autores de renombre, analizamos libros que abarcan desde estrategias de negocio hasta historias fascinantes que expandirán tu perspectiva. Descubrí cómo títulos como Putin's People, Autocracy Inc., y Dead in the Water desentrañan el poder y la política global. Exploramos la evolución empresarial con Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination y el detrás de escena de gigantes como TikTok y Disney. Además, reflexionamos sobre lecciones de vida con Excellent Advice for Living y Shantaram. También nos sumergimos en temas clave como: Negocios y liderazgo con The Prize y The Power Broker. Diseño y creatividad con 99% Invisible. Relatos de resiliencia y éxito con The Whole Story. Este episodio es perfecto para emprendedores, founders y profesionales que buscan inspiración y nuevas herramientas para triunfar en 2025. ¡No te olvides de consultar la lista completa y acceder a nuestras recomendaciones extra en las notas del episodio! Disponible en Spotify, YouTube y todas las plataformas de podcast. __ Gracias a SUNDES por el apoyo! ¿Pensando en tus próximas vacaciones? ¿En qué destino estás penSUNDES? Lo que buscas está en Sundes. Encuentra las mejores propiedades para alquiler vacacional en los destinos más TOP de Europa: ¿Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca, La Toscana, Courchevel? ¿Croacia, Grecia? Olvídate de largas horas en internet filtrando entre miles de propiedades, en Sundes entregamos certezas de calidad. Deja en manos de expertos tu próximo viaje a Europa. Cotiza en sundes.com y nosotros hacemos el resto. Abriendo las puertas a experiencias excepcionales. www.sundes.com __ Links del show: La lista de libros de Lucas: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/llopatin_mi-top-10-de-los-45-libros-que-leí-este-año-activity-7279119359057313792-VIzq/?originalSubdomain=es Putin's People: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50208611-putin-s-people Autocacry Inc. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/207186496-autocracy-inc Disney y TikTok: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/17/kevin-mayer-on-leaving-disney-and-tiktok-joining-dazn-pay-tv-decline.html Walts Disney: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6585128-walt-disney Excellent Advice for Living: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63101004-excellent-advice-for-living The Whole Story: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197510434-the-whole-story Dead in the water: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60065285-dead-in-the-water 99% invisiblle: https://99percentinvisible.org/ The Prize: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10903900-the-prize The power broker: https://99percentinvisible.org/club/ Shantaram: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60211192-shantaram Tenes alguna pregunta? Escribinos y seguinos en: Twitter: @CristobaPerdomo y @llopatin Linkedin: Lucas Lopatin  y Cristobal Perdomo  y Visitá: Indie Build Wollef

Alexi Giannoulias lets it be known he may run for mayor. Ben riffs. Denali joins in. They wind up talking about Robert Moses, Robert Caro, The Power Broker, Common Ground, Bill Burr, Jimmy Kimmel, Dolly Parton, 9-to-5, Cher, Miranda July, LA fires, Biden's farewell warning, Eisenhower's warning, John Lindsey and a whole bunch of other stuff. Denali Dasgupta is political strategist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

沙依罗·弗瑞德里克（ShilohFrederick）是一位内容创作者，制作有关纽约历史的短视频。2023年，她决定通读卡洛的书，了解纽约城市建设的历史。里面提到摩西在修建黑人居住区运动场时曾经使用过猴子的形象。50年时间过去，她想恐怕已经看不到卡洛所描述的景象。她找到30年代建造的唯一设在滨河公园哈莱姆区段的运动场，Ten Miles River Playground。让她意外的是，这个形象仍然保留着。休息室外有一些铁艺，栏杆之间趴着一只只黑色的猴子。她拍了一段视频上传到TikTok，获得45000次浏览。一个月后，纽约市政当局拆除了这些铁艺。尽管不能确定摩西是英雄还是恶棍，但弗瑞德里克说，她赞成纽约市的做法，这些猴子没有保留价值。[i]二战结束之后，纽约开始新一轮的城市改造计划，公园、道路和棚户区都是市政建设的重点。这项工作得到改革派的支持，城市改造的目标是从19世纪传统工业化城市升级为现代城市，大拆大建不可避免。摩西曾经抱怨过在纽约市做城建的不易，“在过度开发的城市中心，我们要拿一把砍肉的斧头来开路”（when you operate in an overbuilt metropolis, you have to hack yourway with a meat ax.）。[i] https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/18/nyregion/riverside-park-monkeys-robert-moses.html

Author Alison Sant joins us to discuss the transformations needed in urban settings to combat climate change and systemic racism. Her book, "From the Ground Up: Local Efforts to Create Resilient Cities," serves as a lens through which we examine the impact of historical policies that have shaped today's urban landscapes. Together, we reveal how cities like New Orleans and Baltimore are grappling with these issues and the ways local, community-led efforts are paving the path toward resilience and equity.Show Notes:Further Reading: Inclusive Transportation by Veronica Davis, The Power Broker by Robert Caro (50th Anniversary of the Book), The Movement by Clara BinghamAlison contributed a few articles to Island Press's last Resilience Matters compilation. Check is out at https://islandpress.org/resilience-matters-download  Check out more from Alison at https://alisonsant.com/ To help support the show, pick up a copy of the book through our Amazon Affiliates page at https://amzn.to/4gpYbHO or even better, get a copy through your local bookstore! You can also purchase through the publisher Island Press and use the discount code Ground.To view the show transcripts, click on the episode at https://bookedonplanning.buzzsprout.com/Follow us on social media for more content related to each episode:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/booked-on-planning/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BookedPlanningFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookedonplanningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookedonplanning/

2020年，受疫情影响，许多意见领袖通过Zoom直播与受众进行沟通。5月28日，《纽约时报》刊登了一篇文章“灯光，摄像头，化妆，还有一本精心摆放的1246页的《权利掮客》”。作者发现，在某类圈子里，主播背后的书架上都放着一本卡洛的书，因为这本书很厚，书脊上的字母也挺大，加上易于识别的红白色彩，非常显眼。一位民主党议员承认他是故意在背景中摆放这本书的，记者也特别喜欢这样做。作者认为，主播将书摆放在醒目的地方是为了表明他明白政治是如何运作的，无论是其中的陷阱和希望。[i]从政的人中间可能会有人很羡慕摩西能够持续掌握权力，他们也想知道其中的秘诀。虽然一些领导人不喜欢摩西，但他们在一定程度上也离不开摩西。他能够在他们任内提供政绩，比如快速完成大型工程，没有经济丑闻，敢于排除和打击一切阻拦的力量，替领导人背黑锅。拉瓜迪亚的一位助理JacobLutsky回忆说，每天早上市长会遇到一大堆难以解决的问题，助手往往没有能力提出方案，在提出的方案中，多数是很难动手实施的，或者没有财务资源。摩西不一样，任何任务布置给他，第二天就有方案，包括如何对公众解释，如何对媒体解释，方案涉及的财务安排和法律依据，全部准备好。 1936年，纽约市每周开放一个游泳池，连续10周，拉瓜迪亚市长不辞辛苦为每一个游泳池剪彩。[i] https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/28/nyregion/power-broker-tv.html

Tuck chats with comedian Sunny Zimmerman (they/them) about LBJ: the Play, LBJ-inspired gender, moral ambiguity in politics, and the value of slapping around yr Conventionally Hot Cis Guy Friend onstage :)  Listen to the full episode on Patreon to hear discussions of Oh, Mary!, Ronan Farrow's pop single, The Power Broker, the Ship of Theseus, and a certain president's huge hog :) :)  Find Sunny at sunnyzimmerman.com and at @zimmer_down_ on Instagram and TikTok. Come see us on tour in Washington DC, San Francisco, Portland(!!!!!) and Seattle! Tickets on sale now (and some are selling out just a heads up)! ~ Senior Producer: Ozzy Llinas Goodman Logo: Ira M. LeighMusic: Breakmaster CylinderAdditional Music: Blue Dot Sessions

This is our first show of 2025 and it is already starting with some huge news: We finally will discuss the incredible news that County Supervisor Nora Vargas will not be taking the oath of office for her re-election. The balance of power in the county is once again up for grabs, right as the county braces for thousands more people being forced into treatment. What’s going to happen? Who’s going to run? We’ll get into everything plus an update about stunning news from the San Diego Housing Commission: It has decided it no longer has the resources to dole out vouchers to specific low-income housing projects. IT’s a move that could have major implications for the Sports Arena project and other efforts to provide housing. SHOW NOTES Segment 1 0:05:21 - 0:11:28 The Libby App (app that Scott uses to read books) The Power Broker (book) Segment 2 0:11:33 - 0:19:26 Politics Report: Another County Supe Down by Scott Lewis, December 21, 2024 Locate Your District (San Diego County site) Segment 3 0:19:39 - 0:40:56 Morning Report: Another Scandal Ends in a Resignation by Voice of San Diego, April 5, 2023 Segment 4 0:41:01 - 1:05:12 In 2025, San Diego Can’t Look Away from the Screaming by Scott Lewis, January 1, 2025 City’s Housing Agency Won’t Issue Vouchers for New Housing Projects The San Diego Housing Commission has decided it no longer has the resources to dole out vouchers to specific low-income housing projects, a move expected to slow the pace of new homeless housing. by Lisa Halverstadt, January 2, 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

长岛公园大道建设需要和强盗资本家打交道，摩西表现了灵活的手腕。他会尽量要求对方捐赠土地，然后让道路经行做出调整，从庄园边缘经过，远离庄园主建筑。如果从庄园中间穿过，他会动用公款建造专用桥梁连通公路两侧。有一位名叫Otto Khan的金融家，他是摩西的表妹夫。他知道摩西的公园大道会穿过自己的一座高尔夫球场。于是找到摩西，表示愿意秘密捐赠1万美元给公园委员会用于测绘，希望选择其他路线。摩西同意让道路向南移动，可是南边是两位有权势的国会议员，只好再向南，经过三次移动，终于来到普通农场主的地面。为了照顾有权势者，摩西让北岸公路向南移动了三英里。卡洛说，如果查看那一带的公路地图，你看到的就是当时的权力分布。有钱有势者可以要求改道，而普通农场主当然没有这样好的运气。公园大道从一家农场中间穿过，这农场主请求将路线向南移动1/10英里，摩西拒绝了，理由是工程需要。四十年后，卡洛采访了这些有相似遭遇的农场，家民们仍然认为只是自己运气不好，而公园大道经过测绘，是不可以改道的。书中有一张图，显示道路如何改线，躲开有权势者的庄园，而从一家又一家普通人农场中间穿过。

Out with the old and in with the new or in the case of 2025, it's back to the future with the return of Donald Trump to the White House. As America and her allies prepares for Trump 2.0, what can we be certain of in an increasingly unpredictable and fractious world? In the final episode of Power Play this year, host Anne McElvoy is joined by POLITICO's Global Editor-in-chief John Harris and Nicholas Vinocur, editor-at-large in POLITICO's Europe newsroom and author of Brussels Playbook. They chew over an eventful election year in 2024 and look ahead to what 2025 might bring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MYSTERIO AS A SUPERVILLAIN?! What If...? Season 3 Full Reaction Watch Along:  https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ What If...? Season 3 Episode 5 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, & Spoiler Review w/ Greg Alba & Coy Jandreau (DC Studios Comics Correspondent)! Greg and Coy delve into Marvel Studios' What If...? Season 3, Episode 5, titled "What If... The Emergence Destroyed the Earth?" In this apocalyptic alternate universe, Mysterio (Spider-Man Far From Home) seizes control of White Vision (Wandavision), plunging the world into chaos. Riri Williams (Ironheart) finds herself entangled in a deal gone awry with the Power Broker, leading her to join forces with Ying Nan (portrayed by Michelle Yeoh), Wong, and Valkyrie. Together, they engineer an epic assembly suit to confront the escalating threat. Greg and Coy provide in-depth analysis and engaging commentary on the episode's unique storyline, character dynamics, and its implications for the Marvel multiverse. Follow Coy Jandreau:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeffery Tucker is the founder of the MAGA thinktank Brownstone Institute. In 2020, Brownstone published The Great Barrington Declaration, with lead author Jay Bhattacharya—now the nominee for head of the NIH.  Jeffrey's daughter, Julia, joins Matthew to discuss her dad's rise through the punditocracy, through decades of fringe libertarian publishing, working for Ron Paul, boosting anarcho-capitalism and crypto, writing for the Epoch Times, and asking such daring questions as: “What's so wrong about child labour?” Show Notes Patreon: Post-Catholic Music (w/Julia Tucker) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the twelfth and final episode breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro.We've waited until the evening to see how splendid the day has been, and for this final installment, there was only one guest truly worthy of the last slot: Robert Caro. This time, he discusses the book's lasting legacy, parallels to today, and how he decided on the last line of the book.This week, Elliott and Roman also cover Chapters 47 through 50, discussing the major story beats and themes.To those of you who turned every page with us: thank you.If you finished The Power Broker with us (or know someone who did), get the 99PI Power Broker challenge coin to commemorate your achievement! Visit 99pi.org/store to get the challenge coin and other 99PI merch.The Power Broker #12: Robert CaroJoin the discussion on Discord and our Subreddit. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.

In our latest episode we are joined by Sara Bronin, the brilliant mind behind "Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World." With a blend of historical insight and visionary thinking, Sara navigates the intricate world of zoning, advocating for strategic enhancements rather than radical abolition. Imagine neighborhoods unshackled from outdated regulations, poised for vibrant growth and adaptability. Discover how zoning can be a catalyst for cultural resurgence with examples from cities like Nashville and Chicago, and how it addresses (or ignores) environmental challenges in areas like Scottsdale and Tucson. This conversation promises to reshape your understanding of zoning's potential as we explore how zoning transcends private domains to revolutionize public spaces. Show Notes:To help support the show, pick up a copy of the book through our Amazon Affiliates page at https://amzn.to/491LWOJ or even better, get a copy through your local bookstore!Further Reading: America's Frozen Neighborhoods: The Abuse of Zoning by Robert ElicksonArbitrary Lines by Nolan Gray and check out our episode recording with Nolan here.The Power Broker by Robert CaroThe National Zoning Atlas project mentioned by Sara: https://www.zoningatlas.org/ To view the show transcripts, click on the episode at https://bookedonplanning.buzzsprout.com/ Follow us on social media for more content related to each episode:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/booked-on-planning/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BookedPlanningFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookedonplanningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookedonplanning/

The new Johnny Carson biography puts Scott in a literary predicament. Should he put aside his quest to finish the remaining 962 pages of The Power Broker by his birthday in March, to revisit the first Carson biography Tom gave him ten years ago, so he can procrastinate reading the new one? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-saunders9/support

On this week's episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac are joined by Madeleine Kearns, an associate editor at The Free Press, and the author of a recently reported article, “The Young Catholic Women Bringing Back Veils.” Maddy shares how the veil boom evokes a “lost type of Catholicism” that satisfies the desire for reverence challenged by the reforms of Vatican II.  They discuss:  - The motivations of young women who veil—from personal expressions of piety and nostalgia to political posturing - Whether individual practices of worship impact communal worship in the church  - How young people engage with the “sacred space” of Mass today In Signs of the Times, Zac and Ashley discuss a Brooklyn priest wrapped up in scandals involving a federal corruption investigation, New York City's Mayor Eric Adams and pop star Sabrina Carpenter. Plus: Environmentalists in Italy try (and fail) to stop Pope Francis from cutting down a Christmas tree to decorate St. Peter's Square. Links for further reading:  The Young Catholic Women Bringing Back Veils NYC priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter to shoot a music video in church further stripped of duties The Priest, the Power Broker and the Pop Star Local group protests cutting down 200-year-old tree for Vatican's Christmas You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow.   You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical.  Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media at americamagazine.org/subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graphic novels, Haitian-American book bingo, and The Power Broker. These are just a few of the book clubs happening at Brooklyn Public Library! This episode, we take a tour around the borough to listen in on our patrons' reading habits and ask why we still read together.Read a transcript of this episode here.Further resources:Check out our book clubs happening across the borough!Want to read The Power Broker? You can join the club at Macon Library or follow along with the podcast 99% Invisible.Read books by Haitian authors for our Haitian Heritage Book Bingo, or comics in Chinese. Join a quiet reading party or an anime club for teens.Check out what our staff are reading in “The Cover Is Blue” book club.

A fierce New York intellect, Nicole Gelinas has closely followed the trials and errors of urban public policy in her columns for the New York Post and her work for the Manhattan Institute. In a new book, Gelinas looks at what has happened with New York's transportation system in the wake of Robert Moses, whose legacy was painstakingly dissected in Robert Caro's “The Power Broker.” Gelinas picks up where Caro left off in “Movement: New York's Long War to Take Back Its Streets from the Car.”  Speaking with NY1's Errol Louis, Gelinas discusses why she felt compelled to write her book, also tackling its relationship to Caro's biography, what Mayor Eric Adams should be focusing on, why New York City often continues to make the same mistakes regarding mass transit and how the messaging behind congestion pricing could be better.  Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to YourStoryNY1@charter.com.

What makes The Power Broker endure 50 years on? Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with legendary author Robert Caro to explore the humanity, drama, and untold stories behind his iconic book. Recorded live from the New York Historical Society.Roman, Elliott, and Robert Caro: Live in Conversation Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.

This is the eleventh official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman Mars and Elliott Kalan sit down with Brennan Lee Mulligan, a comedian and host with Dropout TV, where he's the creator of Dimension 20 — a Dungeons & Dragons show that features incredibly complex and campaigns, with improv actors and special effects. And as the Dungeon Master, Brennan leads these stories. Season three of Dimension 20 takes place in a magical New York City, where the main villain is a fictionalized, undead Robert Moses, who shares the real Robert Moses's passion for building roads and destroying lives through bureaucracy.Elliott and Roman also cover the second section of Part 7 (Chapter 42 through Chapter 46), discussing the major story beats and themes.The Power Broker #11: Brennan Lee MulliganJoin the discussion on Discord and Reddit. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.

You KNEW this episode was coming, and we got to it as soon as we could! We discuss Francis Ford Coppola's defiantly personal, defiantly incomprehensible, personal-fortune-destroying Megalopolis! And for such a megaflopolis episode we enlisted the help of Roman Mars, a man who knows a thing or two about architecture and design, and who's currently co-hosting a podcast series with Elliott about The Power Broker, a book about Robert Moses (clearly an inspiration for Adam Driver's "what if Robert Moses but not totally evil" character)!We're in season 2 of FlopTV! Pop in for individual episodes, or get a price break with a season pass! Peruse the full line-up and/or get tickets here! And hey, while you're clicking on stuff, why not subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets?!”Wikipedia page for MegalopolisRecommended in this episode:Dan: Lost Highway (1997)Stu: Anora (2024)Elliott: You and Me (1938)Roman: Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)For a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code FLOP at checkout.Stay energized with America's #1 Ready-to-Eat Meal Delivery Service.Head to factormeals.com/flop50 and use code flop50 to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your next month

Today on the show, two stories of building power in swing states: from the top down, and the bottom up.First, how a future Supreme Court justice helped launch a program to challenge voters at the Arizona polls in the early 1960s, in a county that's become a hotbed for election conspiracies in the decades since. Then, how a 1973 labor strike led by Arab Americans in a Michigan factory town sparked a political movement that could play a major role in the 2024 election.This story is part of "We, The Voters," NPR's election series reported from the seven swing states that will most likely decide the 2024 election.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This is the tenth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Clara Jeffery, the editor-in-chief of Mother Jones and the Center for Investigative Reporting. She's had a long and storied career editing works of investigative journalism that speaks truth to power and afflicts the comfortable, including so she brings that perspective to her understanding of The Power Broker. Clara hadn't read The Power Broker before and this podcast inspired her to pick it up and read along with us.On today's show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the last section of Part 6 and the first section of Part 7 (Chapter 39 through Chapter 41), discussing the major story beats and themes.The Power Broker #10: Clara JefferyJoin the discussion on Discord and our Subreddit. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.

As of this week, the archive of this show is behind a paywall. The three most recent episodes are free, but earlier episodes are available only to New York Times subscribers. If you don't want the whole subscription, there's an audio-only subscription for $1.50 a week. That gets you access to our archives, as well as the archives of all the other great Times podcasts.To help make the pitch here, I wanted to share an episode from our friends at the “Book Review” podcast. It's hosted by Gilbert Cruz, the editor of The Times's Book Review section. And I thought you might enjoy this particular episode with Robert Caro about his book “The Power Broker.” It came out 50 years ago, and it's still one of the most influential books in politics and policy circles — for better or for worse. In this conversation they dig into why that is and what to make of the book's legacy. I hope you enjoy it. To learn more about the subscription, visit nytimes.com/podcasts.  Soon, you'll need a subscription to maintain access to this show's back catalog, and the back catalogs of other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don't miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts.

House and Hubbard are back to recap the Presidents Cup, including the U.S. team's victory, what Keegan Bradley can take away from this tournament and how to increase interest with the event (01:57). Then, they discuss Jay Monahan and Yasir Al-Rumayyan playing together at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and what it means in terms of merger negotiations (21:42). Finally, the guys preview the upcoming Sanderson Farms Championship and offer their favorite plays for the tournament (32:26). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Joe House and Nathan Hubbard Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Historian Robert Caro's book "The Power Broker" details how urban planner Robert Moses reshaped New York through the roads and bridges he built, and the lives of the communities he destroyed.It's a definitive account of how power is acquired, how it works and how it's wielded in this country.That book, along with his four books on President Lyndon Johnson, have made Caro one of the most significant American authors of the last half century.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On this week's show, two of our favorite Slate-sters, Nadira Goffe (culture writer)‌ and Dan Kois (author of Hampton Heights), fill in for Dana Stevens and Stephen Metcalf. The trio first pays a visit to Gotham, and reviews Max's The Penguin, an odd, unevenly paced mob show that doubles as DC Comics intellectual property. Sporting a prosthetic face, Colin Farrell reprises his role as the titular character (also known as Oz Cobb) and adds a new layer of humanity to the villainous Penguin. Then, the three discuss Sundance darling My Old Ass, a charming coming-of-age film by writer-director Megan Park, in which teenage Elliot (played by Maisy Stella) meets her future self (Aubrey Plaza) while tripping on shrooms. Finally, the panel tackles Am I The Asshole?‌‌ and explores the classic Reddit forum's many pleasures. Mentioned in this episode:‌ Colin Farrell's Long Waddle to The Penguin (Isaac Butler, Slate.) In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel discusses Robert Caro's The Power Broker with staff writer Henry Grabar, who in his essay, “Read Another Book,” offers a counterpoint to the weighty tome: maybe it's OK to skip this one.  Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Endorsements: Nadira: Sean Wang's film Dìdi; a playlist of metaphorically violent songs, inspired by Charli XCX's “Sympathy is a Knife.”‌ (Also, if anyone has any intel on “Life Is a Death Wish”‌ or Golden Age Ensemble, please reach out!) Dan:‌ Thank Goodness, an extremely funny video game.‌ Available on most gaming platforms. (He also strongly recommends watching this video about the game's developers!) Julia:‌‌ ColorKu, a vibrant and beautiful puzzle game. Podcast production by Jared Downing. Production assistance by Kat Hong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Caro's 1974 biography “The Power Broker” is a book befitting its subject, Robert Moses — the unelected parochial technocrat who used a series of appointed positions to entirely reshape New York City and its surrounding environment for generations to come. Like Moses, Caro's book has exerted an enduring and outsize influence. Caro recently joined The Times's Book Review Podcast to discuss his experience writing the seminal book, and how he accounts for its continuing legacy.You can find more information about that episode here.

This is the ninth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott also sit down with Majora Carter, an urban revitalization strategist and real estate developer from the South Bronx. Growing up, she always viewed the neighborhood as a place she had to leave in order to find success. But as she got older, she began to undo some of Robert Moses' legacy, like building Hunt's Point Riverside Park along the Bronx River. She is a champion for bettering neighborhoods like the South Bronx, so that they are places where people want to remain—even when they have been ruined by a tyrant.On today's show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the third section of Part 6 (Chapter 35 through Chapter 38), discussing the major story beats and themes. The Power Broker #09: Majora CarterJoin the discussion on Discord and our Subreddit. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.

Robert Caro's 1974 biography “The Power Broker” is a book befitting its subject, Robert Moses — the unelected parochial technocrat who used a series of appointed positions to entirely reshape New York City and its surrounding environment for generations to come. Like Moses, Caro's book has exerted an enduring and outsize influence. This week, Caro joins the podcast and tells the host Gilbert Cruz how he accounts for its enduring legacy.“People are interested in power,” Caro says. “This is a particular kind of power. Robert Moses' power was unchecked power. We all live in a democracy where we think that power comes from our votes at the ballot box. He was a man who was never elected to anything and he held on to power for 44 years, almost half a century. And with the power, this man who wasn't elected to anything shaped New York and its surrounding suburbs. So I think, if you're interested in government, you have to say, as I said maybe 55 years ago when I started this, How did he do it? What happened here?”

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This is the eighth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Shiloh Frederick. Born and raised in New York City, Shiloh is a writer and influencer who shares her love of the city's history and architecture on Instagram and TikTok. Last year, she chronicled her rather ambitious plan to read The Power Broker in 30 days, and her viral videos about her endeavor ended up making some real change in the city.On today's show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the second section of Part 6 (Chapter 33 through Chapter 34), discussing the major story beats and themes.The Power Broker #08: Shiloh FrederickJoin the discussion on Discord and our Subreddit. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.

NEWS: We've got 99PI Power Broker Breakdown merch! Visit 99pi.org/store.This is the seventh official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Pete Buttigieg, the US Secretary of Transportation. One of his major responsibilities as Secretary is overseeing the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which has contributed billions of dollars to infrastructure projects around the country.Secretary Buttigieg was also responsible for several major infrastructure projects when he was mayor of South Bend, Indiana. And he's talked about the importance of acknowledging and dismantling the racism built into transportation systems around the country — somewhat paraphrasing The Power Broker — and has gotten a lot of pushback for it.On today's show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the second half of Part 5 and the first section of Part 6 (Chapters 27 through Chapter 32), discussing the major story beats and themes.The Power Broker #07: Sec. Pete ButtigiegJoin the discussion on Discord and our Subreddit.