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The Power Broker #4: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

2024/4/19
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Roman Mars和Elliott Kalan对罗伯特·摩西的生平和政治生涯进行了深入分析,探讨了摩西如何利用权力建设公园和基础设施,以及他在政治斗争中的策略和手段。他们详细描述了摩西与罗斯福、史密斯等政治人物之间的关系,以及摩西在权力运作中的腐败行为和对弱势群体的歧视。他们还分析了摩西的成功之处和失败之处,以及他对纽约市和美国社会的影响。 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez分享了她对罗伯特·摩西及其作品的看法,以及摩西的工程项目对她选区的影响。她谈到了摩西的工程项目如何影响了她选区的社区和居民生活,以及她如何努力改善这些社区的状况。她还谈到了她对政治权力和大型项目的看法,以及她如何努力将大型项目付诸实施。

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Robert Moses, through his alliance with Al Smith and his mastery of state government mechanics, expanded park spaces and built expressways, becoming a hero to New Yorkers. However, his methods involved corruption and dealings with powerful figures, creating a divergence between his public image and private actions. His rivalry with Franklin D. Roosevelt, stemming from their differing political styles and ambitions, intensified when Roosevelt became governor, posing a threat to Moses's power.
  • Moses's alliance with Al Smith facilitated his expansion of park spaces and construction of expressways.
  • Moses's public image as a champion of the people contrasted with his private dealings and corruption.
  • The rivalry between Moses and Roosevelt intensified when Roosevelt became governor, threatening Moses's power.

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This is the fourth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. 

Roman and Elliott also sit down with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district, who describes the lasting impact Moses’ highways have made on her district, and her own philosophy when it comes to political power and bringing ambitious projects to life.

On today’s show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the second section of Part 4 of the book (Chapter 16 through Chapter 20), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #4: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez)

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