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This episode explores the Watergate scandal and its profound impact on American politics.

On June 17, 1972, a seemingly minor burglary at a Washington, D.C. office building set off a chain of events that would shake the American political system to its core.  What began with five arrests soon revealed secret campaign operations, illegal surveillance, hush money, destroyed evidence, and an expanding effort to conceal the truth.  The investigation would consume the country, test the limits of presidential power, and ultimately bring down a president. Learn more about Watergate and the scandal that forever changed American politics on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Shop the store at Shop.Everything-Everywhere.com Sponsors Hexclad Get 10% off your order at hexclad.com/DAILY Mint Mobile Save 50% on Unlimited premium wireless plans starting at $15/month at MintMobile.com/EED Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! DripDrop Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code EVERYTHING for 20% off your first order! Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/daily Horizon3 Go to horizon3.ai/everything and request your free NodeZero demo Babbel Go to babbel.com/daily for up to 60% off…

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