Fatally Flawed
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg
Wallace's Controversial Policies and Soviet Influence
The chapter explores Henry Wallace's controversial policies during the New Deal, including the drowning slaughter of six million pigs to raise hog prices, and the consequences on Midwestern farmers. It further delves into Wallace's sympathetic views towards the Soviet Union, his struggles within the administration, and the influence of Soviet agents on US policies. The chapter also discusses Wallace's post-1948 period, where he attempted to mediate between Moscow and Washington but faced rejection from both sides.
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