The Power Broker #11: Brennan Lee Mulligan

In this episode of the 99% Invisible Breakdown, the focus is on Robert Caro's *The Power Broker* and the downfall of Robert Moses. The discussion transitions from Moses's grand projects and their adverse effects to how small incidents, combined with a new wave of determined investigative journalists, gradually tarnished his reputation and stripped him of power. A key moment in this story is the "Battle of Central Park," where mothers successfully fought against Moses's plan for a parking lot, demonstrating the impact of a strong narrative. The episode wraps up with Moses's resignation, which stemmed not from public outcry but from his own misjudgment in taking on the wealthier and more influential Nelson Rockefeller.