Skipped History Presents: The Power Broker, Pt. 1.75 (in NYC)

Satirist Ben Tumin explores Robert Moses’ transformation of New York City

Ben Tumin, whose comedic breakdowns of history books were profiled in The New York Times, returns with a show that’s part recap, part deeper cut.

This installment of his Power Broker trilogy weaves together the best of Parts One and Two, so newcomers can get caught up. But if you caught both earlier shows, there’s still plenty of new ground: Jane Jacobs’ showdown with Robert Moses in Washington Square Park, a deeper look at Moses’ strange family life, and a couple of things Ben has since learned our hero, Robert Caro, got wrong.

Part Three, the finale, is in September and October!

Haven’t read The Power Broker? You don’t need to. Already obsessed? You’ll leave knowing things you didn’t. This is a safe space for New Yorkers who love the book—and the people who have to live with them—and a funny, in-depth look at how New York became the city it is today. And what we can still do about it.