It’s February 25th. This day in 1972, Democratic frontrunner Edmund Muskie of Maine was embroiled in a “scandal” that would ultimately sink his candidacy.

Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the various twists and turns of the scandal, from a fake letter to possibly fake tears.

Find a transcript of this episode at: https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistory

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