Episode
Part Two: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
1:06:39
Published: Thu Dec 17 2020
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Robert is joined again by Jordan Holmes ·& Dan Friesen of Knowledge Fight to continue to discuss The John Birch Society. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Silenced, The Radio Murders is a podcast about the assassination of three radio journalists in Miami, the hunt for the mastermind behind the murders, and the uncovering of a much bigger conspiracy that involved drugs and darkness.
EpisodePart Two: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
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During the peak of the John Birch Society's relevance, conservative Americans were brainwashed into an irrational fear of communism, believing it to be the cause of all of their problems, despite it not being the case.
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During the peak of the John Birch Society's relevance, conservative Americans were brainwashed into an irrational fear of communism, believing it to be the cause of all of their problems, despite it not being the case. This was a period in which the Cold War was at its most frightening and the Vietnam War was at its height.
EpisodePart Two: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
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Robert Welch, the founder of the John Birch Society, believed in using multiple methods such as speaker's bureaus, reading rooms and exposure techniques to fight communism.
06:31 - 10:38 (04:06)
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Robert Welch, the founder of the John Birch Society, believed in using multiple methods such as speaker's bureaus, reading rooms and exposure techniques to fight communism. The organization was aimed at reversing the gradual surrender of the United States to communism and had a strong influence on the politics of the country.
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The success of right-wing media entities is due to the consolidation of thought into a single message, and the concerted effort of getting right-wing moneyed interests together.
10:38 - 15:43 (05:05)
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The success of right-wing media entities is due to the consolidation of thought into a single message, and the concerted effort of getting right-wing moneyed interests together. On the other hand, left-wing media focuses more on sharing ideas to see who can do well.
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The Moral Majority's founding goal was to prevent black students from attending Oral Roberts University and stop black people from attending white schools, leading to the birth of the modern right-wing movement.
15:43 - 20:00 (04:16)
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The Moral Majority's founding goal was to prevent black students from attending Oral Roberts University and stop black people from attending white schools, leading to the birth of the modern right-wing movement.
EpisodePart Two: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
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The John Birch Society's ability to organize its members and push them to concerted action led to several of its highly placed members in government to go public to get ahead of news cycles.
19:59 - 26:57 (06:57)
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The John Birch Society's ability to organize its members and push them to concerted action led to several of its highly placed members in government to go public to get ahead of news cycles. Time magazine wrote a damning article about the society in the early 1960s, while the rabbinical council of America suggested investigation without publicizing it.
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The speaker discusses the abundance of beverage options in grocery stores and shares a strange recipe involving 409 household cleaner and lemon.
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Bob Dylan planned to perform his controversial song about the John Birch Society on his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
30:47 - 34:13 (03:25)
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Bob Dylan planned to perform his controversial song about the John Birch Society on his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. The song stirred up backlash from conservative groups, but Dylan continued to perform it at his concerts for years to come.
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The speaker critiques those who are gung ho about the free market but have contributed little to it.
34:13 - 40:32 (06:19)
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The speaker critiques those who are gung ho about the free market but have contributed little to it. He argues that making money from selling trivial objects does not equate to contributing to the market.
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Despite being initially condemned by many Republicans, the far-right views and controversial statements of Barry Goldwater eventually gained mainstream popularity among Republicans in the 1960s, with his rhetoric often being influenced by extreme groups such as the John Birch Society.
40:32 - 45:33 (05:00)
Summary
Despite being initially condemned by many Republicans, the far-right views and controversial statements of Barry Goldwater eventually gained mainstream popularity among Republicans in the 1960s, with his rhetoric often being influenced by extreme groups such as the John Birch Society.
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In 1964, the John Birch Society backed Barry Goldwater's Republican presidential campaign, spending millions of dollars to spread their conservative ideals to a wider audience.
45:33 - 49:59 (04:26)
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In 1964, the John Birch Society backed Barry Goldwater's Republican presidential campaign, spending millions of dollars to spread their conservative ideals to a wider audience. However, even their attempt to market a soft drink based on the candidate's taste fell short, as Goldwater publicly rejected it.
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Hunter S. Thompson, a writer, was afraid of Barry Goldwater who was perceived to be a fascist with a high chance of winning the election and killing many people.
49:59 - 53:26 (03:27)
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Hunter S. Thompson, a writer, was afraid of Barry Goldwater who was perceived to be a fascist with a high chance of winning the election and killing many people. Thompson was present at the 1964 RNC when Goldwater gave his speech that included the controversial line, "extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice".
EpisodePart Two: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
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This transcript discusses the evolution of the Republican Party from the John Birch Society to Tea Party to Trumpism, noting how each movement influenced the next and how present-day politics are shaped by this history.
53:29 - 1:00:05 (06:36)
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This transcript discusses the evolution of the Republican Party from the John Birch Society to Tea Party to Trumpism, noting how each movement influenced the next and how present-day politics are shaped by this history.
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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the John Bircher society and its impact on conservative conspiracy theories.
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In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the John Bircher society and its impact on conservative conspiracy theories. They explore how the society's influence can still be seen today in right-wing extremist movements.
EpisodePart Two: How The John Birch Society Invented The Modern Far Right
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Although Barry Goldwater is often associated with conservative political ideals, he actually advocated for more progressive policies towards the end of his life, including allowing homosexuals to serve openly in the military.
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Although Barry Goldwater is often associated with conservative political ideals, he actually advocated for more progressive policies towards the end of his life, including allowing homosexuals to serve openly in the military. This highlights how political ideologies can evolve and change over time.
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Three radio journalists were assassinated in cold blood.
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Three radio journalists were assassinated in cold blood.