Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra Episode 5: Coming Home
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Jul 15, 2024 Explore the origins and controversial beliefs of American fascist Francis Yockey, his return to the US, and surprising alliances with powerful political figures. Delve into the challenges faced by individuals like Anna Rosenberg, McCarthy's divisive tactics, and post-WWII political intrigues. Uncover the rise and fall of Senator Joe McCarthy, his radical behavior, and manipulative tactics, highlighting the destructive impact on his career.
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A Curious Purchase
- Journalist Anthony Mostrom bought a strange book with a magenta cover for five dollars.
- He put it on his shelf with other extremist books, not thinking much of it.
A Controversial Book
- Historian John Jackson bought a copy of Imperium in a used bookstore.
- The bookseller called it a controversial book, piquing Jackson's interest.
Imperium and Yockey
- The book Imperium, found by both Mostrom and Jackson, is a hate book published under the pseudonym Ullik Varang.
- Its real author, Francis Parker Yockey, was a fugitive wanted for questioning about his Nazi ties.