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“Right up their with Bag Man. What a corrupt team they were. Gives you a good idea of what has happened to the Republicans more recently. Nixon really was a paranoid man. More like this please.”
peggy1266 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/22
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“If there’s a better podcast on any subject, let me know. This series is brilliant.”
Jonothan8 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/23/22
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“Fascinating, insightful, well written and reported. I was active in politics when Nixon was president and living in Washington when he was impeached, but there was much in this podcast I didn’t know.”
Lee B. in PA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/22
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“Kurt Andersen is one of the finest writers in radio and podcasting. Fascinating, informative, thought-provoking and essential listening for the times we live in.”
Gonzo1981 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/22
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“An excellent podcast, very interesting.”
dldnh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/22
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“This has echoes that carry on today…interesting and engaging with all the actual recordings and interviews with many of the participants really puts you in the time. Very good 👍👍👏👏😎”
Jbdupree via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/25/22
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“A good friend who enjoys this era and others in American history recommended. I loved it. I’m a Nixon/Watergate buff, and thought I’d heard it all. The Cambodia thing is tragic. Nixon was more deeply flawed than I realized. But, what a great story. Your scripting, guests, production quality,...”Read full review »
David Botkins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/22
“This riveting and important series doesn’t just revisit Nixon’s Vietnam record; it fill in blanks that we (I) never realized were there. Now it all makes more sense. And it’s even more horrible than it seemed at the time.”
kyzyl3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/21
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“‘Nixon at War’ is insightful, revealing and persuasive in its ultimate argument that the roots of the current bitterly divided, partisan, nature of US politics has its roots in Nixon’s toxic (and in key areas, illegal) self-serving strategies regarding the Vietnam War, more than any other single...”Read full review »
HistoryObserver via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/10/21
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“All-around beautifully constructed and researched series, revealing facts I’d never heard before about the presidencies of Johnson and Nixon, and their impact on modern America and the world. Told in a thoroughly compelling manner! Highly recommend!”
elioeli via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/21
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“Thoroughly explained and engrossing!”
hlr1968 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/21
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“Kurt, I am fascinated with this podcast. I’ve always been atracted to this episode in America’s history. Your storytelling is so compelling. I love your voice, the cadence and rhythm of the narration and it keeps me fascinated while I listen to this period in history. You show me a very different...”Read full review »
Pasolitta via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
08/27/21
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“I enjoyed listening To this condensed perspective of the events occurring between 1968 and 1973.”
Ms. Funkylicious via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/21
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“Like other kids who grew up in the 70s I knew about Watergate and Vietnam but had no idea how closely they were connected. It’s astonishing how much Nixon got away with, the things that he thought he was entitled to get away with. It’s also depressing how he set the stage for our 45th president”
CaptainPing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/21
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“I loved the show - so informative especially now in light of the orange menace. I knew some of the play around Nixon, but certainly didn’t have the whole story. Thanks so much for your research and show!”
Djuschka via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/15/21
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“Nixon told far more lies- & got away with them for decades - than most of us knew. Nixon promised peace in Vietnam to get elected in 1968. He denied contacting the South Vietnamese government, through Anna Chennault with the goal of torpedoing the Paris peace talks in 1968.
Nixon lied. So...”Read full review »
firstborn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/21
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“Best history lesson on the Viet Nam war and of course Nixon”
Lovedachshund via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/21
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“so irritating. omg y Y are republicans such dirty politicians. always have to cheat to win. omg just like w trump nixon doesn’t pay the price for treason and neither is/will trump. why was lbj so gullible about nixon? i was surprised by that. these podcasts should be used in hs history classes...”Read full review »
midwestBlue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/21
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“I have loved all 3 series. Excellent use of primary audio sources. Gives a great inside look to decisions and deceit. Fabulous- thanks”
krod1968 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/21
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BroccoliFloret via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/21
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“Don’t miss this one. Captivating from the start. The voices! The tapes! Insane.
Superb work!!!!”
bigsky1714 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/21
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“Kurt Andersen knocks it out of the park, once again. A great recap of the Nixon phase of the Vietnam War.”
zeetrade via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/21
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“LBJ / Nixons war. Just the BEST thing Ive listened too in ages..To hear those voices, what lessons there are here!!! Thanks so much.. The phone recordings are priceless.. these podcasts help put everything in perspective. The LBJ episodes are really the best… In my opinion, because people forget...”Read full review »
ronnieobvious via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/21
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“In a world of conspiracy theories and downright lying, Nixon stood head and shoulders above the rest. He could’ve taught the recent bumbling idiot a thing or two. As a 70s college student and amateur historian, my hope has always been that there would not be a whitewash of the Nixon years, that...”Read full review »
JoanMacaroni via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/21
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“LBJ will always be my favorite president”
Kel_by_the_sea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/21
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“So glad I found this!”
Ginagina Smith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/21
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“I don’t know what people are talking about in previous reviews, but this series is about LBJ’s successes with the great society. (Very little to do with the war. That is a separate podcast) Having said that, I really enjoyed the series. It’s fascinating to hear how many times progressive programs...”Read full review »
Awesomazon via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/04/20
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“Both series are well crafted & feature many conversation exchanges that bring LBJ the person to life. Highly recommend!”
ISNFEN via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
05/03/20
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“Flawed, human, like you and me— A great man whose heart betrayed him, that same heart of a poor boy who became a champion of the poor, planting his stamp upon that extremely insufficient part of our national soul that seeks true justice.
This podcast is remarkably well done. Everyone should not...”Read full review »
RoxyEJA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/20
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“Picked this up as it was recommended on another podcast (Slate’s The Gabfest) during their chatter section. I’ve always been intrigued by LBJ mainly because he audio recorded everything and you get to hear his thoughts in his own words. He’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but he could get things...”Read full review »
That One Lady E via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/20
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“We forget the revolutionary things that LBJ did for the good of American society and how much government can do to better lives particularly when there is dialogue between the parties. We are reminded of that in this podcast which features wonderful source material from the people who made it...”Read full review »
saltymd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/20
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“An excellent podcast that balances a compelling and well-written narrative with a wealth of actual archival audio clips from the period. Would highly recommend.”
dbaillar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/20
“But a bit lacking in analysis.”
Fghhhgff via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/13/20
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“A brilliant podcast about a president stepping out of JFK’s shadow. With insight into his domestic achievement and not Vietnam mess he oversaw.
Thank you”
SARRGE via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/10/20
“I shouldn’t have listened to this before bed because I am wildly energized for the first time in these dark days. I wish all candidates and voters would listen to this as a reminder of what government, what people can do to build a great society.”
Triple Underpass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/20
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“The more I learn about LBJ, the less passionate I become of JFK.
I feel like Kennedy was the man we all wanted. Lyndon Johnson was the man we needed. I’m very sorry Vietnam. I hope we forever look back on the war in Southeast Asia and always learn from what happened there. In saying that, I...”Read full review »
grantLeeKing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/20
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“Listening to LBJ’s private phone calls and his passion to help the less fortunate make me happy.”
MO traveler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/20
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“The storytelling is terrific, and the use of original audio clips of LBJ really makes it come alive. Every episode has been great!”
MBC6457 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/20
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“Beautiful storytelling about one of the most consequential presidents we have had !!”
Aeonskyy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/20
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“History come alive. Where was this podcast when I was in high school? So good.”
veghouse via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/20
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“Vivid and compelling, and immensely valuable. Every student of history, civics and political science should listen.”
bmacdonald724 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/20
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“I wrote my Graduate Thesis on the Legacy of the Great Society: Lessons from the Presidency of Lyndon Baines Johnson. So excited to listen to each episode!!”
Al Ciccarelli via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/20
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“LBJ, neither warmonger nor total victim of circumstance, revealed at last. These episodes are wonderful and informative.
Very much looking forward to Season Two!”
adamdavid21870 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/20
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“Balanced and fair. It is like being in the room”
k9watson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/19
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““[The President’s] big job is not doing what’s right, but knowing what’s right.” LBJ”
MRLKD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/19
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“This is an outstanding podcast. The tragic tale of LBJ & Vietnam has oft been told, but seldom better or more movingly. The program is not comprehensive but uses powerful & historical episodes to paint a compelling picture. It makes masterful use of period recordings, later interviews...”Read full review »
@jddyche via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/19
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“The interviews, recorded phone conversations and selections of hearings presented in LBJ’s War provide listeners with a comprehensive look at the timeline of LBJ’s Vietnam.”
Princess of Cairo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/19
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“I was a kid during the years covered on this history, and was only marginally aware of what was happening, even though I came from a family that was reasonably politically involved. Fascinating to being able to understand the context and backstories behind the headlines. Concise and well-written,...”Read full review »
F. L. Franko via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/18
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“This is a great documentary. However, while it is advertised as the story of a political tragedy - of how the most talented politician of his time - lost his way, there is not enough focus on LBJ’s political talents and successes. So the sense of tragedy - of his fall - really isn’t conveyed.”
m_cuffa via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/11/18
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