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The People vs J Edgar Hoover

BBC Radio 4

An examination, half a century on from the first director of the FBI's death in office in 1972, of how Hoover's iron grip still permeates contemporary America.

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Hoover’s death starts a race to control his secret personal files. But his power extends beyond the grave.

J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five decades. He turned it from a bureaucratic backwater into a premier crime fighting and c... more

Hoover begins to lose control of the American narrative. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five decades. He turned it from a bureaucratic backwater into a premier crime fighting and counterintelligence force. In the process, he arguabl... more

Amateur burglars risk all to go after Hoover’s secrets. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five decades. He turned it from a bureaucratic backwater into a premier crime fighting and counterintelligence force. In the process, he arguably... more

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 299 ratings
  • Temporarily unavailable?

    Keeps telling me episode is temporarily unavailable. All other podcasts work fine on my phone. Issue?

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    3
    Ignatius J. Reilley
    United States3 years ago
  • ABSOLUTELY ABSOBING

    A fascinating story presented brilliantly, supported by very competent production team.

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    5
    oldmanwillow18
    Spain3 years ago
  • Informative

    This is an informative well written presented podcast. The content is interesting with no repetition or wasted words. I recommend it for anyone interested in US history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dilyby56
    Canada3 years ago
  • Ultimate Power

    Thanks for the education on Hoover.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Georgia Boy US sailorman
    United States3 years ago
  • A bit shallow

    I feel that you did not delve deep into the subject and most of the reporting was a bit shallow.

    Why did no one stop the shredding of the files?

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    Shpcapt
    United States3 years ago

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