In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with Bob Gordon about his new book The Bad Detective: The Incredible Cases of Nic Power. They chat about uncovering the story of Nic Power, his ability to manipulate the press during his life, and his rise to power during tensions with the Fenians. They also discuss Power’s unscrupulous behaviour, how prejudices aided his malfeasance, and what lessons audience in 2021 can take from this story. Bob is also the author of Life After Covid-19, which they talk about at the end of the episode.
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