Why people recommend it
Bag Man by Rachel Maddow and Michael Yarvitz is a thorough exploration of the political scandal involving former Vice President Spiro Agnew. Tommy Vietor recommended Bag Man on Pod Save America, describing it as an absolute incredible and fascinatingly relevant story that listeners should check out. Will Arnett also discussed the book on SmartLess, highlighting how the plea deal offered to Agnew might serve as a historical precedent for modern legal scenarios and potential sentencings involving Donald Trump. Arnett noted the apt nature of the book when discussing these political parallels. Through these podcast appearances, the authors' work is recognized not only as a compelling piece of historical journalism but also as a vital lens for understanding contemporary political and legal developments. The speakers emphasized the enduring importance of examining past corruption cases to make sense of ongoing events in American governance. The compelling narrative style and meticulous research make it an essential read for anyone interested in modern political history, legal precedents, and the mechanics of political scandals in the United States.
Every mention
Tommy Vietor rachel maddow thank you so much the book is bagman the podcast was absolutely incredible i can't wait to re… 1
“rachel maddow thank you so much the book is bagman the podcast was absolutely incredible i can't wait to read the book it's a fascinating incredibly relevant story everybody check it out”
Will Arnett another book that you wrote bagman um correct me if I'm wrong is the spe agu 2
“another book that you wrote bagman um correct me if I'm wrong is the spe agu”
“Well, maybe what might be even more apt, um, uh, the another book that you wrote, Bagman, um, correct me if I'm wrong, is the Spiro Agnew, um, that there was a a deal offered him, uh, that may or may not potentially be a precedent for what could shape the possible conclusion of any sort of Trump sentencing!”
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“she is the host of the rachel maddow show on msnbc and co-author of the new book bagman the wild crimes audacious cover-up and spectacular downfall of a brazen crook in the white house a new book out december 8th”