The Path to Power
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The Path to Power by Robert Caro gets recommended on The Ezra Klein Show and Founders, including episode with Robert Caro, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
The Path to Power by Robert Caro appears 2 times across 2 podcast episodes on 2 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“I must admit, I'm not very far into what the thousands of pages and four volumes, but I'd always been skeptical that a four volume, thousands of pages biography could be especially interesting. And I have to say it's phenomenal.”
Why people keep bringing this up
The host mentions 'The Path to Power' as part of a broader discussion on Lyndon Johnson's ruthless political strategies. This book is one of several by Robert A. Caro that the host has read, highlighting Caro's insights into Johnson's character and motivations.
The Path to Power by Robert Caro most often appears in conversations about Lyndon Johnson's political tactics and recommendations for diverse books.
Recent linked podcasts include The Ezra Klein Show and Founders, giving you a quick path from the book back to the shows where it actually came up.
The host mentions 'The Path to Power' as part of a broader discussion on Lyndon Johnson's ruthless political strategies. This book is one of several by Robert A. Caro that the host has read, highlighting Caro's insights into Johnson's character and motivations.
The host mentions 'The Path to Power' as part of a diverse set of book recommendations, highlighting its unexpected depth and engagement. Despite initial skepticism about its length, the host finds it to be a phenomenal read, suggesting it offers valuable insights.
Recent show rotation: The Ezra Klein Show and Founders.
Guests tied to these mentions include Robert Caro.
Fastest path back to the source: the strongest indexed mention lands at 1:18:07 in the episode where we captured it.
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Which episode recommended The Path to Power?
The Economic Theory Behind J.D. Vance’s Populism on The Ezra Klein Show is one of the clearest indexed episodes that recommended The Path to Power by Robert Caro. Other indexed episodes include #305 Robert Caro on power, poverty, ruthlessness, & obsession on Founders. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 1:18:07.
Which podcast mentioned The Path to Power?
The Ezra Klein Show and Founders are the main indexed podcasts currently tied to The Path to Power by Robert Caro.
Who recommended The Path to Power on podcasts?
Robert Caro is the main guest currently tied to recommending The Path to Power by Robert Caro.
Why do podcast guests bring up The Path to Power?
The host mentions 'The Path to Power' as part of a broader discussion on Lyndon Johnson's ruthless political strategies. This book is one of several by Robert A. Caro that the host has read, highlighting Caro's insights into Johnson's character and motivations. It most often appears in conversations about Lyndon Johnson's political tactics and recommendations for diverse books.
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“A four volume, thousands of pages biography that is phenomenal, despite initial skepticism about its length and depth.”
“In his second book, The Path to Power, which is the first of the Lonely Johnson series, he's doing the same thing. He just cannot move on until he feels he's done all the research.”