Welcome to Florida

Episode 134: Claude Pepper

January 10, 2023 Chadd Scott Season 4 Episode 134
Welcome to Florida
Episode 134: Claude Pepper
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Craig's dad died recently and he shares a story about his father's work which would eventually dovetail into his own.

Our guest this week is author and historian Jim Clark whose book "Red Pepper and Gorgeous George: Claude Pepper's Epic Defeat in the 1950 Democratic Primary" introduces us to a giant of 20th century Florida history. State rep, U.S. Senator and House member, Medal of Freedom winner, namesake of the FSU Library... how come Pepper is so little known today?

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