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The Birth of Grassroots Anti-Communism and its Role in Shaping the Conservative Movement
34:52 - 1:00:34 (25:41)
In the period before the formation of the conservative movement, there was a growing grassroots anti-communism movement that formed around the fear that communism was actively attempting to take over American lives. This movement had a populist appeal against elites and made conspiracy theories about the communist infiltration of the highest levels of American government.
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This episode talks about the various right-wing groups that emerged in the 1930s, opposing the U.S involvement in World War II and spreading anti-Semitic propaganda.
34:52 - 37:46 (02:54)
Summary
This episode talks about the various right-wing groups that emerged in the 1930s, opposing the U.S involvement in World War II and spreading anti-Semitic propaganda.
ChapterThe Birth of Grassroots Anti-Communism and its Role in Shaping the Conservative Movement
EpisodePart One: Phyllis Schlafly: The Mother of all Culture Wars
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this transcript, the origins of grassroots anti-communism, a nexus for conservatism in the US, are discussed.
37:46 - 1:00:34 (22:47)
Summary
In this transcript, the origins of grassroots anti-communism, a nexus for conservatism in the US, are discussed. Parallels are drawn between these conspiracies and more modern conspiracy theories, such as QAnon.