FDR’s Folly

This audiobook challenges the widely held view of Franklin D. Roosevelt as one of America's greatest presidents by arguing that his New Deal policies may have unintentionally worsened the economic crisis and expanded the federal government. Historian Jim Powell aims to reveal a different perspective on Roosevelt’s impact, urging listeners to reconsider their understanding of this pivotal historical figure. In doing so, it highlights the importance of understanding history to avoid repeating past mistakes.