Front Burner Presents: The Flamethrowers Ep. 5

Explore the transformation of right-wing radio as it became a platform for outrage during the Obama era. Dive into how media narratives post-Katrina fueled negative perceptions while inciting racial paranoia. Unravel the birther conspiracy and its impact on political legitimacy, despite a lack of credible evidence. Learn about the birth certificate controversy and its implications for national discourse. Finally, discover how economic turmoil sparked the rise of the Tea Party and deepened polarization in America.