99% Invisible cover image

Fishing In The Night

99% Invisible

00:00

The Rise of Fringe Media in Post-Cold War America

This chapter examines the aftermath of the Cold War in Eastern Europe and its impact on the emergence of fringe media in the U.S. It highlights how the collapse of authoritarian regimes facilitated the spread of extremist views through platforms like shortwave radio, shaping political movements and mainstream discourse.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app