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Examining The Power And Scandal Of Nelson Rockefeller

Gerald Ford bumped Nelson Rockefeller off the 1976 presidential ticket. Two years later, the colorful four-term governor of New York managed to create scandalous headlines with the circumstances of his death.

On this broadcast of Up to Date, Steve Kraske and historian Richard Norton Smithe delve into the life and times of the former vice-president. They discuss his rise to political prominence and his rocky, but unapologetic, personal life.

Guest:

  • Richard Norton Smith, author of On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller

HEAR MORE: Richard Norton speaks Nov. 23 at 4 p.m. at the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas.

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When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.