Boss Tweed, New York City, and the Political Machine
Does democracy always foster moral success, or can the systems in place actually help those with devious intentions? To kick off our first episode of season three, Mary, Gary, and Eryn explore these questions by examining the life of Boss Tweed and why the backdrop of Gilded Age New York City was a perfect setup for the corrupt politician to seize power. How did Tweed manipulate each sector of society--from the police to groups of immigrants--to control an entire city?
Visit our episode page for additional resources:
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/podcasts/boss-tweed-new-york-city-and-the-political-machine
BRI's YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3xmvV1O
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