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This is the story of the rise to national power of a desperately poor young man from the Texas Hill Country. The Path to Power reveals in extraordinary detail the genesis of the almost superhuman drive, energy, and ambition that set LBJ apart. It follows him from the Hill Country to New Deal Washington, from his boyhood through the years of the Depression to his debut as Congressman, his heartbreaking defeat in his first race for the Senate, and his attainment, nonetheless, at age 31, of the national power for which he hungered.

In Path to Power, experienced broadcaster Matt Cooper and guests bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the political and current issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Primaries to Pennsylvania Avenue, Kieran Cuddihy is joined by American comedian Jim Elliott to take a sideways look at the race to the 2020 US Presidential Election.

Civics and Cynics- an academics’s perspective on global politics in the digital age, is a podcast series hosted by academics which explores the role of technology in politics. Our conversations feature insights from leading experts, including political scientists, technology experts, journalists, academics and activists who are at the forefront of these changes. We will share case studies from around the world with diverse perspectives on how different countries navigate the digital political landscape. Through our thoughtful analysis and lively discussions, we aim to shed light on the ...