Longtime Senator Bob Packwood Dies at 93

About this episode

The episode discusses the life and legacy of longtime Senator Bob Packwood, highlighting his contributions and controversies.

Packwood built a reputation as a maverick Republican and champion of women’s rights. It collapsed amid revelations of sexual misconduct.

People in this episode

Host: Oregon Public Broadcasting

Topics covered

• politics
• Republican Party
• women's rights
• sexual misconduct
• Bob Packwood

Keywords

• Bob Packwood
• Senator
• Republican
• women's rights
• sexual misconduct
• politics
• Oregon

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Organizations: Oregon Public Broadcasting

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