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Let's Start a Coup! Ep 1 – A Basket Full of Fascists

Ridiculous History

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The Man on the White Horse

The show is based on a true story about the plot to overthrow President Herbert Hoover. The musical Annie has an entire song about what a tool he was, according to creator Alex Gansa. He says it takes place during a time in American history when fascism still had that new car smell. "I can't remember when I last had such a swell time"

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