Historian Rick Perlstein traces the country's ideological divisions from John F. Kennedy's assassination through Richard Nixon's campaign to modern politics.

The gender gap

Oct 23rd, 2018 38m 5s

Political scientist Lori Cox Han traces the growing role of women in politics from 1968 to now: "Women are not a monolithic voting bloc, and I think that's one of the biggest misconceptions out there."

Art of the spectacle

Oct 16th, 2018 27m

Roger Ailes helped Republicans use television to get elected for decades. He was more politically influential than many politicians themselves. In 1968, Ailes helped Richard Nixon win the White House -- and he was only getting started. Gabriel

The politics of race

Oct 9th, 2018 44m 36s

Historian Peniel Joseph explores how racial anxiety and resentment among white voters shaped the 1968 campaign -- and still shapes politics today.

4: Fault lines

Oct 2nd, 2018 13m 20s

Nixon uses a powerful weapon in new ways: television. Politics will never be the same.

3: A figure of destiny

Oct 2nd, 2018 11m 4s

Richard Nixon campaigns on law and order, while George Wallace rises on racist rhetoric. The run for the White House intensifies.

2: Long odds

Oct 2nd, 2018 21m 24s

The list of Democratic candidates grows. The campaign continues in the shadow of national grief.

1: A perilous course

Oct 2nd, 2018 9m 45s

1968 rolls in, the Vietnam war rages on, and early presidential primaries show a country beginning to splinter.

Coming soon: Campaign '68

Sep 19th, 2018 3m 56s

1968 brought tragedy, violence and an unforgettable run for power. Campaign '68, coming Oct. 2, captures the chaos of an American presidential election.