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J. Edgar Hoover: Evil G-Man Pt. 2

2024/5/23

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Josh, Chuck, Jerry: 本期节目回顾了 J. Edgar 胡佛 48 年的 FBI 主任生涯，涵盖了二战、冷战以及民权运动等重要历史时期。胡佛利用其权力和公关手段，在反共浪潮中巩固了 FBI 的地位，并对美国社会各个方面施加了影响，包括电影审查、音乐审查以及对早期同性恋权利运动的打压。同时，节目也探讨了胡佛与历届总统的关系，以及他如何利用手中的信息和权力来影响政治格局。此外，节目还揭露了胡佛的 COINTELPRO 计划以及其对民权领袖马丁·路德·金的监视和威胁。最后，节目还讨论了关于胡佛性取向的传闻以及他和克莱德·托尔森的关系。 Mike Lewis: Mike Lewis 提供了关于齿轮速度变化和齿轮比的解释，这与节目内容无关，但为听众提供了一个额外的知识点。

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In the exciting conclusion of our two-part episode on Hoover, we come in at the Cold War and end on a strange note.

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J. Edgar Hoover: Evil G-Man Pt. 2

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How did J. Edgar Hoover expand the FBI during World War II?

What role did J. Edgar Hoover play in the Cold War?

How did J. Edgar Hoover influence the entertainment industry during the Cold War?

What was the Lavender Scare and how did it relate to J. Edgar Hoover?

How did J. Edgar Hoover's relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. unfold?

What was COINTELPRO and how did it affect various movements?

How did public opinion of J. Edgar Hoover change after his death?

What evidence suggests J. Edgar Hoover's possible homosexuality?

How did J. Edgar Hoover's personal life impact his professional career?

What were the final years of J. Edgar Hoover like?

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Stuff You Should Know

Deep Dive

How did J. Edgar Hoover expand the FBI during World War II?

What role did J. Edgar Hoover play in the Cold War?

How did J. Edgar Hoover influence the entertainment industry during the Cold War?

What was the Lavender Scare and how did it relate to J. Edgar Hoover?

How did J. Edgar Hoover's relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. unfold?

What was COINTELPRO and how did it affect various movements?

How did public opinion of J. Edgar Hoover change after his death?

What evidence suggests J. Edgar Hoover's possible homosexuality?

How did J. Edgar Hoover's personal life impact his professional career?

What were the final years of J. Edgar Hoover like?

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J. Edgar Hoover: Evil G-Man Pt. 2