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Watergate is one of the most widely-referenced scandals in our nation’s history. The actual word itself has been appropriated in order to name many later scandals. But for a new generation of Americans, Watergate is just a name, or an event that they speak about but may not know many details. What was the real scandal behind Watergate? Who was involved and why? How did an open reel tape recorder secretly planted in the White House basement lead to the demise of the 37th President of the United States? Featuring Luke Nichter, author of The Nixon Tapes, and founder of NixonTapes.org.

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Dallas Taylor

Host and executive producer, Dallas Taylor, first cut his teeth as a sound designer/mixer for networks including NBC, Fox, G4, and Discovery. He then went on to launch Defacto Sound where he’s led thousands of high-profile projects ranging from blockbuster video game trailers and advertising campaigns, to Sundance award-winning films and major television series. Dallas is a sought-after speaker at conferences, a regular contributor to major industry publications, and a respected thought leader on the narrative power of sound. Follow him @d_llas.

Defacto Sound

A sound design team dedicated to making television, film, and games sound insanely cool. Whether it's a high-profile ad or trailer, an independent documentary, or something in between, Defacto brings thought, style, and experience to all of their projects. Follow them at @defactosound.