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Jan 2018
7m 50s

Watergate | 5. True Believers

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At a bar in Queens, and in the Senate offices, Nixon's supporters stood with him long after it was clear his hands were dirty. How did they rationalize their position? And what, finally, made them waver? This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by joining Slate Plus. As a member, you'll unlock full, ad-free access to Slow Burn and your other favori ... Show More
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Watergate | 6. Rabbit Holes
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Watergate | 7. Saturday Night
What did Richard Nixon do when he felt the walls closing in? How did the country respond? And what did it feel like when people finally got to hear those tapes? This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by joining Slate Plus. As a member, you'll unlock full, ad-free acce ... Show More
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Slate Plus members get a bonus episode of Slow Burn every week. This week, we're releasing some samples of those episodes—interviews with people with a unique perspective on Watergate. Next week: The end. Find out more at slate.com/slowburn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi ... Show More
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