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The Bully Pulpit

Theodore Roosevelt and the Golden Age of Journalism

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The Bully Pulpit

By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
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Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of the acclaimed multi-million copy best seller Team of Rivals, filmed by Spielberg as Lincoln, turns to the birth of America's Progressive Era - that heady, optimistic time when the 20th century is fresh. Reform is in the air, and it is time to take on the robber barons and corrupt politicians who have brought the country to its knees.

The story is told through the close friendship between two presidents: Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909) and his handpicked successor, William Howard Taft (1909-1913). The decades-long intimacy strengthens both men as they reform America, breaking up monopolies, protecting the rights of labour, banning unsafe drugs and closing sweatshops.

Also at the heart of the story are the original 'muckrakers' - a brilliant group of investigative journalists at the celebrated magazine McClure's. They publish popular exposes of fraudulent railroads and millionaire senators, aiding Roosevelt in his quest for change and fairness.

As Roosevelt, Taft and the muckrakers confront corruption and expose exploitation, America is reborn.

©2021 Doris Kearns Goodwin (P)2021 Penguin Audio
Americas Political Science Politics & Activism Politics & Government Presidents & Heads of State United States Roosevelt Family American History

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The pace of writing and bring together of different strands and perspectives. Also the fairness in portraying fall-outs and disagreements

A titanic story, marvellous by

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Fascinating insight into turn of the century politics and a revelation about the relationship between Roosevelt and Taft

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