In 'America in '68: The Chicago Riots (Part 5)', hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook explore the chaotic atmosphere of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, highlighting anti-war protests led by the Yippies amid significant political unrest. As President Johnson withdraws from the race, candidate Hubert Humphrey faces opposition from the anti-war faction represented by Eugene McCarthy. The episode details the confrontations between Yippies, police, and authorities, illustrating broader societal divisions and the implications of this tumultuous event for American politics.