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BBC Radio 4
The People vs J Edgar Hoover
An examination, half a century on from the first director of the FBI's death in office in 1972, of how Hoover's iron grip still permeates contemporary America.
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4.2 stars from 196 ratings
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“Keeps telling me episode is temporarily unavailable. All other podcasts work fine on my phone. Issue?”
Ignatius J. Reilley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/23
ABSOLUTELY ABSOBING
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“A fascinating story presented brilliantly, supported by very competent production team.”
oldmanwillow18 via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
03/12/23
Informative
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“This is an informative well written presented podcast. The content is interesting with no repetition or wasted words. I recommend it for anyone interested in US history.”
dilyby56 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/10/22
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Hoover’s death starts a race to control his secret personal files. But his power extends beyond the grave.
J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five decades. He turned it from a bureaucratic backwater into a premier crime fighting and counterintelligence force. In the process, he...
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