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SEE HOW THEY RAN

From Thomas Eagleton’s depression to the 47 percent fiasco, CBS newsman John Dickerson puts campaign madness in perspective.

Mother Jones: In addition to hosting Face the Nation, you cover politics for Slate and co-host its Political Gabfest podcast. Yet you still find the time for Whistlestop, your podcast reliving pivotal moments from past presidential campaigns.

John Dickerson: I love history. I love the human drama. It’s also a way for me to think about changing standards in campaigns and public life. And it’s an antidote to the scandal or gaffe of the moment that has consumed so much

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