Landslide

The 1976 election heats up as Ford faces a daunting challenge after the primaries. Clever strategies emerge, contrasting Ford's insider experience against Carter's outsider appeal. Media scrutiny and Carter's controversial Playboy interview contribute to voter doubts. The debates become pivotal, with Ford seizing opportunities to tighten the polls. In a nail-biting finish, Ford's last-minute efforts almost shift the race, but Carter's outsider win signals a transformative moment in American politics.

An unexpected contender ambushes the Democratic field. The one-term Georgia governor Jimmy Carter has planned a campaign of military precision for the Democratic nomination. With a wide grin, cold blood, and a dose of luck, he rises from unknown to the 1976 nomination. But he leaves questions in his wake, even as he establishes a new paradigm for Democratic presidential candidates: the small-government outsider.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

With the primaries over, the nomination hangs in the hands of a few remaining "unbound" delegates. Ford and Reagan scramble to win them over, as the battle to lead the Republican Party — and to decide its direction — comes down to a national convention known as the Shoot-Out in Kansas City. There, a series of gambits, promises, and betrayals culminates with a nominee, a conservative platform, and the modern GOP.Hosted by Ben Bradford. A production of NuanceTales, in partnership with WFAE, distributed by the NPR Network.NuanceTales: https://www.nuancetales.com/WFAE: https://www.wfae.org/landslideNPR: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510376/landslideTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Explore the rise of the New Right movement in the 1976 Republican primary, fueled by anger over integration, women's rights, gun laws, and textbooks. Learn about Reagan's improbable comeback with the help of conservative organizations. Dive into the strategic campaign tactics, including Reagan's stance on the Panama Canal, successful wins in North Carolina and Texas, and the intense rivalry with Ford leading to the national convention.

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