Robert Caro

Season 6 Episode 6

Robert A. Caro on political power and the legacy of 36th President Lyndon Johnson.

Irrevocably tied to the tragedy of the Vietnam War, President Lyndon Johnson’s political legacy is also marked by his radical push to reimagine American life. Pulitzer Prize winner Robert A. Caro, author of The Power Broker and The Years of Lyndon Johnson explores how Johnson pushed Congress to establish Medicare, Medicaid, and historic civil rights and reform legislation.

AIR DATE 2/5/25

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Broadcast Dates

#606 - Robert Caro |
Thursday, May 29 at 11:30pm TPT 2
#606 - Robert Caro |
Friday, May 30 at 5:30am TPT 2
#607 - Jeffrey Rosen |
Thursday, Jun 12 at 11:30pm TPT 2
#607 - Jeffrey Rosen |
Friday, Jun 13 at 5:30am TPT 2
#608 - Danielle Allen |
Sunday, Jun 15 at 11am TPT 2

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