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Episode 5: Coming Home

Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

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The Origins of Ullik and Vendange

The chapter delves into the origins of the name Ullik and Vendange, exploring the nomadic Viking tribe believed to be the first settlers in Russia. It uncovers the pseudonym Uluk Varang used by the author of Imperium, Francis Parker Yaki, an American fascist with controversial ties to Nazi activities during World War II. The chapter exposes Yaki's role as a mole for Nazi defendants in Germany and his fascist manifesto advocating for a global empire, as well as his involvement in denying Holocaust atrocities and supporting Nazis post-World War II.

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