The Complex Life of J. Edgar Hoover
Clip: 1/4/2023 | 18m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
Beverly Gage joins the show.
J. Edgar Hoover held the FBI in an iron grip during nearly 50 years as its director. Once popular, Hoover left behind a troubling legacy. Yale historian Beverly Gage examines his dominance over the agency in a major new biography. She speaks with Michel Martin about the man, his career, and his lasting influence.
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The Complex Life of J. Edgar Hoover
Clip: 1/4/2023 | 18m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
J. Edgar Hoover held the FBI in an iron grip during nearly 50 years as its director. Once popular, Hoover left behind a troubling legacy. Yale historian Beverly Gage examines his dominance over the agency in a major new biography. She speaks with Michel Martin about the man, his career, and his lasting influence.
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