Reading rank 327
The Chief: The Life of William Randolph Hearst
, subject: William Randolph Hearst biography and the Hearst publishing empire
David Nasaw’s The Chief was the subject of a full Founders episode, with David reading from it and framing Episode #145 around the book.
45
Coverage Score
1
Scored evidence
About the book
Nasaw's full-scale biography follows Hearst from a wealthy mining family into newspapers, national politics, Hollywood, and the growth of his media empire.
Why read it
Best if you want to read the book David reads from and frames Founders Episode #145 around.
Key themes
- A book as the episode’s center
- Purchase link in the show notes
Evidence and original sources
This record is supported by 2 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- William Randolph Hearst — Full episode devoted to David Nasaw's The Chief: The Life of William Randolph Hearst; host reads from and frames the episode around this book.
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