Episode 18: Karl Rove

Feb 05, 2016, 06:13 AM

T. Boone Pickens has known Karl Rove since the 1980s. Whether you agree with his politics or not, he is one of the best strategic political thinkers in modern times. But, what you might not know is he is establishing himself as a recognized historian of the American Presidency as a whole and on the Presidency of William McKinley in particular. This conversation covers the history of political conventions, the impact of energy issues on this year’s campaign, and Rove's book, “The Triumph of William McKinley.”