The Fall of Richard Nixon

Tom Brokaw's voice is more weathered now, but his recollections of the Watergate scandal, and his proximity to the political players of that time, make for fascinating listening. Brokaw doesn't provide a traditional narrative; instead he includes personal stories of his time as an up-and-coming journalist. He recounts interactions with key political figures and how they intersected as the public came to understand the scandal. Listeners are assumed to have basic knowledge of the Watergate story and the time during which it occurred. While the news cycle is far shorter now, parallels to today's political dynamics are evident. Brokaw narrates his work in the tone so familiar to listeners who remember his years as evening news anchor for NBC. S.P.C. � AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine