Quite By Accident: A Life in Washington
News:Politics
Brookings scholar Stephen Hess didn't plan to start working in Eisenhower's White House at age 25—he began his career at the heart of American politics quite by accident. Hosted by Katie Dunn Tenpas, Hess shares some of his favorite stories from 60 years as a presidential staffer, advisor, and scholar in Washington, D.C.
Stay tuned for the full show drop on December 14!
Episode 6: On coming to Brookings, and reflections on today’s politics
Episode 5: Moynihan, Nixon, and Watergate
Episode 4: How Steve Hess met Richard Nixon
Episode 3: State dinners, White House staff, and farewell to Eisenhower
Episode 2: Writing speeches for President Eisenhower
Episode 1: How Steve Hess got a job in Eisenhower’s White House
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