Interview with James A. Farley: American Politics

James A Farley, considered one of the key figures in getting Franklin Delano Roosevelt elected president, speaks with Howard Langer about politics. A political operative with experience on both the local and the federal level, Farley defends much-derided terms like “party boss” and “political machine” as well as the two-party system in American politics. Farley also discusses the characteristics that made people like FDR and Harry Truman good politicians. “In the first place, they had to like people and they had to—by their own actions—convince people of the sincerity of their motives,” Farley said. “Telling the truth in politics is a very necessary element.” Liner notes include a transcription of the interview and a brief teaching guide.

Track Listing

101	Introduction	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	01:46
102	What is Politics?	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	01:51
103	The Political Machine	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	03:33
104	The Political Organization	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	02:14
105	Contribution of Money	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	01:05
106	The Politicians	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	01:47
107	Characteristics	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	00:59
108	The Presidential Candidate	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	02:38
201	Regions and the Candidate (1)	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	03:34
202	Religion and the Candidate (2)	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	01:01
203	The Economic Issue	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	01:00
204	Television and the Politician	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	01:01
205	Cost of Campaigning	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	01:41
206	Farley and His Future	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	01:10
207	Young People and Politics	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	02:15
208	Farley and the Young People	James A. Farley, Harold Langer	02:01