Topic: Eugene Mccarthy

2 chapters across the catalog

Dangle Op
Episode 1548 1:24:06 - 1:29:44

1548: Dangle Op

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 2024 Presidential Campaign Announcement

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination in Boston. In his speech, he compared his underdog status to his father’s 1968 run, noting that he is running against a war and a president of his own party. The hosts discuss the historical context of the 1968 election and Kennedy's current platform.

Episode 410 11:48 - 15:14

410: The Cheeseburger Code

Congressional Factual Error Regarding George McGovern and Eugene McCarthy

An unnamed California congressman is called out for a significant historical error during a floor speech regarding the 1972 presidential election. The representative incorrectly identified Eugene McCarthy as Richard Nixon's opponent instead of George McGovern while discussing the secret bombing of Cambodia.