S8 Ep494: 8. Bunker 8: Political Corruption and the Path to War. As Truman faced sinking approval ratings and corruption scandals, Margaret Chase Smith bravely challenged McCarthyism shortly before the North Korean sneak attack changed the world. Guest: Nick Bunk
S8 Ep494: 8. Bunker 8: Political Corruption and the Path to War. As Truman faced sinking approval ratings and corruption scandals, Margaret Chase Smith bravely challenged McCarthyism shortly before the North Korean sneak attack changed the world. Guest: Nick Bunk  
Podcast: The John Batchelor Show
Published On: Sun Feb 22 2026
Description: 8. Bunker 8: Political Corruption and the Path to War. As Truman faced sinking approval ratings and corruption scandals, Margaret Chase Smith bravely challenged McCarthyism shortly before the North Korean sneak attack changed the world. Guest: Nick Bunker.