Introducing Season Two of Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra
Jun 3, 2024
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Unveiling treachery and heroism in American politics, this podcast delves into the rise of authoritarianism, an international manhunt for an American traitor, a spy infiltrating Nazi war crimes trials, a gruesome foreign influence operation in Washington, a deadly blackmail plot in the U.S. Senate, and a Hail Mary scheme to disrupt the Electoral College votes, showing how Americans are confronting an anti-democratic force.
American traitor hunted, Nazi trials infiltrated, foreign influence in Washington, blackmail plot in Senate.
Deep dives
Rise of a Political Demagogue
An American political demagogue gains a fanatical following, ascending toward the peak of power. Portrayed as a saint and martyr, he garners millions of devoted followers who view him as the sole truth-teller, amplifying his influence.
Threat of Treachery and Tyranny
Amid political turmoil, the risk intensifies as heroes confront tyranny. Those opposing the demagogue face blackmail and risks to the country. Failure to resist only emboldens the demagogue, leading to a narrative of treachery and the looming danger of tyranny.
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The Treachery and Heroism Unraveled in American Politics
As a new authoritarian movement rises in American politics, stoked by one of the country’s most outrageous demagogues, there is an all-out international manhunt for an American traitor. The U.S. Army’s Nazi war crimes trials in Germany have been infiltrated by a spy -- a mole for the other side. A gruesome foreign influence operation unfolds in Washington. A blackmail plot turns deadly in the U.S. Senate. A Hail Mary scheme to stop the counting of the Electoral College votes rattles democracy’s cage. With the line between the violent ultra-right and mainstream American politics fraying beyond recognition, with the FBI always one step behind their quarry, Americans of all stripes step up to confront a seemingly unstoppable, ascendant, anti-democratic force. Join Rachel Maddow for Episode One, launching June 10, 2024, and follow now. You can also subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access to every episode the Friday before it drops, and ad-free listening to all episodes in Ultra seasons one and two.
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