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107. Watergate: Part 2

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Despite his overwhelming lead in the polls, President Richard Nixon’s paranoia leads to the criminal actions of the Watergate scandal. In this second part of our mini-series, Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland explore the unravelling of the conspiracy and its consequences for US politics. A Goalhanger Films & Left Peg Media production Produced by Harry Lineker Exec Producer Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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The Woodward and Bernstein thing is not the thing that brings Nixon down at all. What brings him down? You could arguably... The moment is...

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: History enthusiasts and political analysts
Key quote: But actually, the Woodward and Bernstein thing is not the thing that brings Nixon down at all.
The host discusses the implications of the Watergate scandal and how the narrative presented in 'All the President's Men' may not fully capture the complexities of Nixon's downfall. They highlight that while Woodward and Bernstein's reporting was significant, it was ultimately other factors that led to Nixon's resignation.
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Deep Throat

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Deep Throat is a porn film from the early 1970s.

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All the President's Men

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There's very much the sense you get from all the president's men.

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The Conversation

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This film is referenced as being about taping and part of the paranoid cinema of the early 70s.

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The Parallax View

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Mentioned as a brilliant film about assassinations, reflecting the paranoia of the era.

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X-Files

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Referenced as a backdrop to the Clinton impeachment, discussing themes of distrust in government.