This podcast episode explores the rise of J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI's power during the Cold War, as well as their tactics and targeting of various groups and individuals. It delves into Hoover's manipulation of public opinion, the controversial COINTELPRO program, the strained relationship between Hoover and Martin Luther King Jr., and the exposure of abuses after Hoover's death. Additionally, it explores the personal life of Hoover and his close relationship with Clyde Tolson. Overall, the episode highlights the significant influence of Hoover and the consequences of his actions.
