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Mentioned in 3 episodes
A Fever in the Heartland
The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them
Book • 2024
A Fever in the Heartland tells the riveting story of the Ku Klux Klan's rise to power in the 1920s, led by the charismatic con man D.C.
Stephenson.
The book explores how Stephenson's influence spread across America, and how Madge Oberholtzer's tragic fate ultimately led to his downfall.
It is a gripping narrative that highlights the darker aspects of American history and their relevance today.
Stephenson.
The book explores how Stephenson's influence spread across America, and how Madge Oberholtzer's tragic fate ultimately led to his downfall.
It is a gripping narrative that highlights the darker aspects of American history and their relevance today.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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Ryan Holiday as a timely and eye-opening book to understand extreme feelings, backlash, and resentment.
Ryan Holiday as a timely and eye-opening book to understand extreme feelings, backlash, and resentment.
Timothy Egan on Extremism and Fear
Mentioned by Tim Whitaker as demonstrating the link between white supremacy and Christian nationalism.
377. Christian Nationalism EXPLAINED: What It Is and Why It Matters
