Rachel Maddow on America’s Previous Flirtation with Fascism

Rachel Maddow’s latest book, “Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism,” shines a light on the era right before WWII when a significant number of Americans thought fascism was the wave of the future. Stick around for more with Rachel and check out the book which is available now.
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[@AM-ni3sz]

Thank you for telling the truth about WW2.

[@milosterwheeler2520]

Even if Trump's trials are not broadcast, there should be cameras in the courtroom - if for no other reason, as historical documents.

[@KalujaFlizck]

I think it should be recorded from 3 cameras and released after the trial.

[@angiej4865]

Me too. Negates the arguments against cameras in the first place. @@KalujaFlizck

[@twoblacklabs904]

@@KalujaFlizck… It’ll be covered daily like Watergate & the O.J. Simpson Trial…

[@katherenewedic8076]

people will construe the meanings they want

[@MrHaighahatta]

At the very least, America should have live audio of the proceedings, if only to counter the breaktime propaganda from the Tru*p team that paints a diametrically opposite picture of what's actually happening in the courtroom.

[@ltho5616]

Keep speaking out Rachel!

[@am2320LG]

Yes!! 👍👍👍👍💙💙💙💙

[@SelfTaughtArtist1]

😂😂😂

[@melanies.6030]

I wish she'd spoken out after that horrendous Kristen Welker/ tRump interview. I was really hoping she would. Her lead-in on her show the next day really seemed to be working up to a denunciation and/or apology on behalf of her news organization. But nope. I was/am so disappointed in her.

[@lucianomezzetta4332]

Yes, but stop lying.

[@HavendaleBlvd80]

You took the bait on her propaganda that was legalized in 2012.

[@silencedogood7297]

Brilliant guest and brilliant interviewer. Great job ! Thank you both !

[@titichartay7216]

From Australia - adore the sharp intellects of both Maddow & Colbert.

[@Picklesnot-co3k]

Welcome from down under.

[@edt140589]

as a fellow aussie love both of these great interviewers

[@andrewr311]

Good interview- another Aussie- Canberran

[@kevingoodwin9278]

From Melbourne, Australia too.😄😃

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

@@andrewr311 And from yet another Aussie-Canberran

[@rj41975]

Love Rachel M. Long may she keep holding power to account

[@pattydonohue5452]

I love, love, love Rachel! I got your book on Saturday. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the world. You are a huge tour de force.

[@HavendaleBlvd80]

State propaganda was legalized in 2012 in America. Folks are oblivious to this. That book is pure propaganda. And you bought it.

[@williamliu9569]

❤absolutely

[@craigthurlow9308]

You OBVIOUSLY MEANT a HUGE PAIN in the A*S🤮🖕👊🏿

[@SRowntree]

Few people know this stuff like Rachel does

[@yvonnerolley9676]

In the US

[@klrklr116]

I wish she was back on Monday through Friday but at least she’s still on, on Monday nights at 9:00pm. MSNBC

[@MSNBCisPropaganda]

Like she knows about Russia Russia Russia

[@milehighgimpster]

Rachel knows nothing. The fact you think she/he does proves how unintelligent you are!

[@B_Bodziak]

​@@MSNBCisPropaganda Given everything we now know, that's not the flex you think it is.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

She shows that she's done her research..it's too bad that there are those who dispise her..Bravo for her never ending fight for journalism.

[@tfox6919]

She hasn't done her research. She's spitting out nonsense. This woman is deranged.

[@bobbarker1798]

How could anyone dislike her? She's awesome! Oh, that's why.😀

[@Mary-kl4tk]

It's mostly men who despise her because she is a highly intelligent liberal woman. Men feel threatened by that. And probably because of her sexyual orientation too. They feel threatened by that too in some weird way. The male ego rears it's ugly head yet again

[@SARCASTICLES]

They despise her BECAUSE she does her research. Facts piss 'em off, and the truth makes em' look like complete assholes. They hate that.

[@tfox6919]

NO. No she doesn't. She literally doesn't. She argued in a lawsuit her show was based on her own opinion and not facts. The court ruled on her behalf and also said her show should not be perceived as factual information. Look at what she's saying now. She said Trump is going to basically build concentration camps. That's unhinged. LOL. She also said vaccines would stop covid. She said Trump didn't pay his taxes. And she said Russia collusion was real. All those things were debunked. She's just a talking mouthpiece for the Left.@@SARCASTICLES

[@racookster]

I'm glad Rachel's book is generating some interest. I *did* know about America's flirtation with fascism in the 1930s and early '40s. However, when I mentioned it, most people were like, "Aw, that never amounted to more than a handful of crazies." Wrong. If the Japanese hadn't given Americans a racist, jingoistic reason to hate the Axis, the public wouldn't have supported the war.

[@markfeland2285]

Exactly, there was a sizeable segment that wanted to join Hitler

[@B_Bodziak]

That's right. Pearl Harbor is why the US got involved. Otherwise...

[@fionaanderson5796]

It wasn't a few crazies. It was a large number of wealthy, influential people - large business owners, captains of industry, entrepreneurs, etc. And many of them were making huge profits from trading with Germany.

[@robertaldaron8617]

Including such notable "great American heroes" such as Henry Ford, and Charles Lindbergh.

[@classictalkies]

@@fionaanderson5796Huh. Smells an awful like the pie Zionism is baking now, too.

[@johnmyers6117]

Just like many Americans in 1941 wanted fascism, so today there are those in America that are working, whether they know it or not, in the service of Putin.

[@B_Bodziak]

In her autobiography, Trump's first wife said he only had two hobbies. They were golfing and studying and repeatedly watching Hitler's speeches. She said he was fascinated by how Hitler was able to get so many people to adore him. That's why he talks so positively about "Hitler having the right idea.". Her book was published in the 90s long before Trump ever decided to run for office. He is literally following Hitler's outline.

[@jimsmith7212]

​@@B_Bodziak Good thing for us he is really dumb.

[@yegfreethinker]

Baaaaah baaaah

[@lindafrance9192]

@@B_BodziakI knew Trump’s idol was Hitler but didn’t know it had been documented by Ivana well before this. That was a warning right there.

[@ct5625]

Rachel is the most astute communicator of political commentary in America. I've seen so many others flailing around and talking in circles without getting any message across and I just wish Rachel was the go-to. She gets right to the core of the issues and speaks in a language all Americans can understand (at least everyone but the fascist MAGA cult). More of this, please.

[@barbaras2669]

If the MAGA cult doesn't get it, she hasn't done her job.

[@Tao_Tology]

The 'most' is a big claim but she is certainly an important voice.

[@bretEdwards]

I agree. Keith Olberman once paid Rachel 435.00 for her to not do an interview with Larry King on CNN, getting her hired at MSNBC. She later denied that on, I think, Bill Maher's show. I've always liked her talent but was disappointed in hearing that. Also she never pushed back on that softball Trump interview on Meet The Press and NBC when Kristen Welker first started there and there was no fact checking whatsoever as Trump spewed debunked misinformation

[@jessicarox85]

So good to see Rachel Maddow here, thanks for sharing

[@jemayeljuma2534]

Her intelligence and clarity are legendary

[@craigthurlow9308]

SURELY you JEST🤮

[@carlosarroyo5060]

Buahahaha. A moron is always recognized!

[@DisneyGator]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@catalinacurio]

Brilliant guest Stephen! 👏👏👏🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

[@roughhabit9085]

Worst guest ever.

[@Mmothership68]

​@roughhabit9085 intelligence scares you doesn't it

[@Mark_Brooks]

@@roughhabit9085 Poor baby! Did Jack Smith hurt your feelings?

[@courtney5796]

@@Mmothership68 ESPECIALLY intelligent women....

[@BrayOfTheDonkey]

Look like siblings! :)

[@fishbuffalo18]

Rachel is a serious researcher & very intellegent. Worth listening to and I'm looking forward to reading this book she wrote.

[@B_Bodziak]

You'd probably enjoy her podcast

[@markhankins3023]

Rachel Maddow is a national treasure. US Marine Veteran

[@MSNBCisPropaganda]

Russia Russia Russia Jarhead

[@BeyondBooks-wt5il]

Thank you for your service.

[@JusticeAlways]

Right on bro.👍 Semper Fi

[@markhankins3023]

@@JusticeAlways Semper Fi, brother!

[@markhankins3023]

@@BeyondBooks-wt5il it was always for all of us.

[@julierobertson148]

My grandfather was German-American. He had 14 children, 7 of them sons, all of whom were over 18 by 1941. He had been approached by the American Bund and "strongly encouraged" to send those sons back to Germany; he refused. A portrait of his youngest son and my mother (his youngest daughter) taken in the early 1940's shows my uncle is in a US Army uniform.

[@tytn9978]

I am intrigued by Rachel's take on fascism ... enough to want to read her book! What I am getting out of her conversation with Stephen is that there are a lot of people who just want someone to TELL them what to do, because it is easier to say, "They made me do it!" than to say, "I chose to do this!" Evil becomes stronger when good people remain pliant and silent.

[@Psittacus_erithacus]

I don't think being told what to do or escaping responsibility for actions is actually the hook for most people. The core wish fulfillment of the fascist fantasy is having those in power hurt people you're uncomfortable with or whom you (always erroneously) blame for various perceived ills in life. It's the ultimate power/revenge fantasy when you can't get what you want through good ideas or pursuasive argument (because neither will validate your grievances). Giving power to thugs & abdicating responsibility to them is just an unavoidable side effect. The loss of freedom and near certainty that all will eventually become targets for those in power aren't something pro-fascists thoughtfully choose, just the inevitable consequence blindly backed into.

[@zidanerick5851]

I would love to see a presidential debate moderated by all 3 of the old daily show crew (colbert, stewart & oliver) and each time the nominee's start arguing all 3 of the moderators just start going into an argument of their own about something actually relevant to the public. Not to show they are better candidates, but to show that the nominee's need to get serious and to show how much better things could be done without the rhetoric

[@hitchensghost]

But they would be better candidates. I would like to then see them throw those (socialist) issues to the candidates and nail them to commitments to help rather than tear down democratic institutions.

[@Tao_Tology]

Or use the 'Newsroom model'.

[@BognaZone]

I vote for Oliver!

[@DougGrinbergs]

Recommended reading: John Nichols' "The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party: The Enduring Legacy of Henry Wallace's Anti-Fascist, Anti-Racist Politics"

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Rachel Maddow’s new book is fascinating! Her ability to tell a coherent story with so many moving parts is very impressive!

[@ElrohirGuitar]

Two of my favorite people.

[@wingv313]

Rachel has done the homework on our political history & reveals all of it for us to understand so easily. When she speaks, we should ALL be listening. WE DONT WANT TO LIVE IN A HANDMAIDS TALE-VOTE BLUE OR IT WILL BECOME OUR REALITY.

[@quiropracticoecuador1]

??????????? wha? She's a news hack.

[@lisahardwick2477]

@@quiropracticoecuador1 - Trolls don't understand brilliance.

[@bkm2797]

lisahardwick2477, Exactly, a troll is a troll and intelligence isn't something they look up to.

[@bkm2797]

spidey8764, Hey Spidey, Trolling tonight are we!

[@wingv313]

@@quiropracticoecuador1 Ah, yes, a highly educated, experienced journalist & reporter that’s done extensive research on a multitude of relevant & important topics is a “news hack” ? 😂😂😂 Im guessing you watch Fox or Newsmax? Entertainment news is what they’re legally registered as, not real or factual news.

[@railrodemike]

I remember the old videos of the German Bund party 1939 at Madison Square Garden with American flags, a huge picture of George Washington hanging above the stage while Swastika flags flying all over the building.

[@whatabouttheearth]

Ben Stiller and Stephen Spielberg are making movies based on her podcast. The former on "Bag man" the later on "Ultra".

[@TrumbullComic]

"Why does he want the trial to be televised?" "I think he likes being on TV." He really is that simple. Thank you for reminding us of that, Rachel.

[@willwebber6496]

Same reason he initiated calls with Bob Woodward even though most Republicans wouldn't have spoken to him, let alone been the one to initiate the calls. That's some next level narcissism.

[@Lois-o1f]

Thanks you two😊❤

[@AdrianColley]

Stephen Colbert is an ideal moderator for the Republican debates, especially if he does it in his old character.

[@veramae4098]

Oh, yes, please!!!

[@TheBasher-_-]

Nah his old character would be a distraction from the candidates as he would be the biggest star there tbf.

[@bobbarker1798]

Great idea! He should run for president.

[@janetownley]

⁠@@bobbarker1798He already has run, in 2008! “Although he paid the $2,500 fee to be included in the South Carolina Democratic ballot, he was denied a place on the ballot by the South Carolina Democratic Party executive council. On November 5, 2007, Colbert officially dropped his presidential bid. “

[@janetownley]

Whoa.. that was 16 years ago!

[@davidvoelkel8392]

Impressive research and a new POV

[@Mary-kl4tk]

Love her! I could listen to Rachel all day, everyday. She is one of the most articulate, well spoken, and highly intelligent experts on politics today. Learn something new everytime I listen to her.

[@ej3016]

am listening to Prequel for the second time - love that Rachel narrates it herself - thought I had a pretty good understanding of 20th century history - Rachel takes history from generalities to specifics - this really puts what’s going on now in context - it’s scary how much is on “repeat” - if you don’t have time to read Prequel then consider an audio version - amazing how quickly dishes or the laundry seem to get done while you’re listening to something this good - a concerned neighbour to the north 🇨🇦🙏

[@jackvotes24]

Love Rachel!! She holds us together.

[@EthanShalev]

My kingdom for Colbert's media team to upload these videos in order. Maybe even labeling them as part #... Or joining them into a single video.

[@lindacaso600]

I totally agree!!!

[@migmit]

Hear, hear! (guys, seriously, you can have a kingdom! what are you waiting for?)

[@jaywa101]

Yes, please!! Or the whole show so we can enjoy it in Europe, because we LOVE Stephen and especially when he has brilliant guests like Rachel Maddow!!

[@luvnotvideos]

It's terrifying to learn about the pre-WWII fascism! Why didn't we learn this in school? Considering the state of the country now, I understand if kids today didn't learn this, but my HS world history classes were early 80's; there's no reason we weren't taught this during that time. It's also horrifying to see Republicans wallow in 45's filth, knowing they won't make improvements because they're too scared to stand up and be actual good human beings.

[@joycej9415]

I learned it by reading history myself!

[@janefreeman995]

We'd all be speaking German and eating soylent green.

[@bretEdwards]

I was taught Euro-fascism origins AND THE CONSTITUTION in 1970's middle school and high school history class. Just like good manners, empathy, generosity, it seems relevant civics & history are no longer taught in schools OR AT HOME.

[@piaonomata9220]

These same feelings will no doubt be expressed decades into the future by kids in schools today where frank discussions of historic American atrocities are censored or banned outright. It's an incredibly dangerous and irresponsible position to take, restricting access to information and silencing teachers attempting to equip students with the critical thinking skills they need to process that information intelligently, and as the stakes for our species and the planet as a whole continue to climb, so will the danger of not being able to confront those challenges effectively.

[@piaonomata9220]

Also: read up on the ships Drottningholm and St. Louis if you're interested in historic context for the US's stance on refugees. Lots of horrible parallels there with current GOP talking points.

[@bcwbcw3741]

Eric Severeids post-war autobiography "Not So Wild a Dream" digs into and ties together the national character and debates in the US, England, France and China as he writes about the intersection of the his life and the war as he becomes one of the best known WWII war correspondents. A great book that shows much of the debate and fumbling behind what we now hear as just a linear history.

[@alswedgin9274]

Spill the beans on the table; that's what i always say. Go Maddow!!!

[@tracychristenson177]

I want cameras in the court room because I'm hoping that it will be like the McCarthy hearings in the 1950s. When they were televised, the public started to realize just how unhinged McCarthy was. "At long last, have you left no sense of decency?"

[@mariafalade5358]

Thanks, Rachel. I never understood how the Neo-Nazi movement could exist here, when we fought against them. I’m buying your book.

[@TimmahST]

Rachel is the best, and really needs to be listened to

[@rubystone6736]

It's amazing Dump complains about how the judicial system is treating him when anyone else would be sitting in a jail cell for contempt of court and witness intimidation,

[@marcelabrack]

Could you please number the videos you post when you split interviews? Since you don't post them in order...

[@NiteMoves2010]

The trials NEED to be RECORDED for the historical record. It should not be made public until after the conclusion of the trial! As many automatic cameras built into the court and with SKIF security.

[@HopeU2Rwell]

He wants cameras to edit in his favour showing him as a helpless victim and inciting his base to another insurrection. He knows what he's doing!

[@TheAureliac]

He also wants to give speeches rather than testify. Extraneous remarks could be legally stricken from the record, but they would still be shown and heard, literally on record. It would make all his bull official testimony. And he will never shut up if cameras are rolling. His testimony could take weeks.

[@JacquelineCox-w6y]

A historian in the making. Need you back more than once week Rachel

[@StrefanA]

I just ❤ Rachel Maddow!

[@primalamusica3]

Rachel Maddow is so brilliant, we love her!

[@HavendaleBlvd80]

She represents the interest of her corporate sponsors and her political party, and she pushes propaganda. Russia Russia Russia Russia. Night after night. And none of it was true. Proven.

[@maureenc.782]

Rachel Maddow:"They're trying to be 2nd best so when trump ...oh... gets struck by lightning..." Me: "Thor!!! Help us!"

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

Does Lee Harvey have any Juniors?

[@jimamsden]

I dearly love Rachel Maddow. She combines history, information, reason and empathy into something that makes us better as humans. I would love to meet her sometime and tell her the impact she has had on my world views. I really hope someday she runs for office so that she has a chance to directly make a difference.

[@HavendaleBlvd80]

Rachel Maddow sells propaganda for a living. And you bought it.

[@jaywa101]

Rachel Maddow is an incredibly interesting, fascinating and brilliant journalist. Her books are, like her journalistic style, accessible, informative and entertaining. She is a rare shining light in an media world stuffed with the mundane and knee-jerkism. In such fraught times as these, we have never needed journalistic integrity more. MSNBC better have a plan to keep her because she is a national treasure!

[@Jezballz]

LMAO.

[@maxinecolas8351]

Addicted to both these amazing people

[@craigthurlow9308]

You DEFINITELY should get out more🤪

[@JK_Clark]

"When watching men of power in action it must be always kept in mind that, whether they know it or not, their main purpose is the elimination or neutralization of the independent individual- the independent voter, consumer, worker, owner, thinker- and that every device they employ aims at turning men into a manipulable animated instrument which is Aristotle's definition of a slave." ~ Eric Hoffer

[@pamelabatchelor9204]

Stunning book PREQUEL. History is worth studying

[@kathrynryches6660]

I have my carton of popcorn at the ready if these trials are broadcast.

[@nsn5564]

Both these humans are national treasures.

[@edwardgundrum6275]

Can you number the interview parts,thanks

[@janetownley]

I would love to be as smart and articulate as Rachel 😊

[@thomaslarson459]

Oh Rachel, we can only hope and pray.

[@selforganizing]

Rachel and Stephen: my favorite twins!

[@davidsparks6146]

The people at Republican Debate are auditioning to be Vice President.

[@ProphetofEndTimes]

They don't want us to see how due process works

[@topper1212]

I would love to see an audio only broadcast.

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

love Rachel

[@wild-radio7373]

This is absolutely horrifying

[@pleappleappleap]

I bet, back in junior high school, Stephen looked exactly like Rachel looks now.

[@viviorko]

They need ratings

[@1Kent]

People who think fascism is a good thing don't know what fascism actually is.

[@LadyPhoenix62]

I read a research paper out of Harvard that stated that over 25% of Americans, at any given time, support some kind of autocracy. My take on that is that those people have an aversion for thinking for themselves and want to be told what to do.

[@oberstraphry]

“It Can't Happen Here” is a 1935 dystopian political novel by American author Sinclair Lewis. Set in the fictionalized version of 1930s United States, it follows an American politician, Berzelius "Buzz" Windrip, who quickly rises to power to become the country's first outright dictator.

[@erikamiller2294]

Love Rachel Maddow!!!!

[@angelmarcano6747]

And it also show how stupid is lawyers are, I hope they do get to televise it.

[@consig1iere294]

I don't think most people in this country understands what "...for the Republic" or the "democratic system" means. When those words are uttered, I think people are thinking about Republicans and Democrats. This is a huge deal, people need to understand the difference.

[@pattygman4675]

If there was ever a time for Liz Cheney and Adam kinzinger to run on a joint ticket. This would have to be the time. Pull the GOP back to some semblance of normalcy. Enough of this riding the crazy train. Get the adults back in charge.

[@barbaras2669]

Have you checked the voting records of either. They both voted with Trump in the 90% plus category. Liz Cheney rhetoric about choice voters is especially scary.

[@pattygman4675]

@@barbaras2669 I am definitely not a GOP fanboy. I am not even American. I am Australian. Looking from the outside, in. But the past voting record is just that in the past. Look at the sacrifices they both made, when they were on the jan 6 committee. They stood up and told the truth about Trump and his now cult followers of the GOP. Should the GOP win in 24. You would hope it would be with Liz as President and Adam as VP. but let’s hope it is a Dem win with regained majority in both houses. I think Kamala Harris should run for President. Joe Biden is far too old.

[@barbaras2669]

@pattygman4675 I can not agree with you. It took an insurrection and their lives being threatened to get them to speak out. All the damage had already been done. They never stood up to Trump while he was in power. They never spoke out against Trump when it counted. Nancy Pelosi gave them that platform. Trump was a symptom of the moral decay of the GOP. They propped him up. They could have voted for impeachment in the first trial. They did not. They put party before country. They knew what a loose cannon Trump was. They didn't care until Trump did to them what he had been doing to the democrats and anyone Trump perceived as his enemy.

[@milehighgimpster]

​​@@pattygman4675 Liz and Adam should be charged for sedition. They were participating in a sham investigation! Kamala has a lower approval rating than Joe! Lol

[@lesliecurran1704]

​@@pattygman4675, Harris is not particularly popular with Democrats with anybody really. I think there are many, many people who could run in the Democratic ticket, but I don't think she would win. I think Gavin newsom has a shot at it.

[@laurabartoletti6412]

🦅💙 Rachel Maddow 👏 💙 Steven Colbert 👏 🇺🇲

[@melissaverduin3693]

Thank you Rachel! Knowledge is Power! America needs REAL history lessons! Not white-washing! 🇺🇸

[@lashendawest7509]

Good morning stephen colbert fans

[@crazytalk4340]

Due process definitely! Cameras in the court room he wouldn't be able to spin the narrative.

[@OTFStudios]

love her.

[@christineforbesforbes2324]

Love Rachel and her podcasts and books. She does the research and explains it well

[@TheKitSeason]

If there are cameras, what's to stop him from playing up in court even if it means being charged with contempt? Especially if it means he's charged with contempt. What a show for his followers. He can say, you see, this is what they do to me.

[@foucault8964]

Luv her

[@ASteveSeeley]

It just hit me how much alike Stephen and Rachel look.

[@North-of-the-49th]

U R so right! Looks, intellect and humour 😊

[@craigthurlow9308]

BOTH have MUGS like SEA GOING 🐢‘s

[@denisecrawford5289]

I would love it if Stephen could be commentator for debates😀

[@buckmudd8006]

Her podcast mini series is brilliant. Please listen to "Ultra", it is eye-opening.

[@Lesterluwu]

I so agree with Rachel. You don't want this egomaniac to get tv exposure, BUT having real tv exposure would allow the public to see due process of law. So, Trump's lies would be immediately fact-checked. I wish cameras were in the civil case, so we could see how inefficient the Trump team is. Thank you Rachel for your energy and insight. Please continue to keep us informed, we need you now more than ever. And Stephen too! xoxo

[@theromulanwarhawk]

Makes sense. After all, I think it was Oscar Wilde who said that the only thing worse than being spoken badly of is not being spoken of at all.

[@LiamDennehy]

Cameras in Congress has destroyed the integrity of the House and the Senate. Legislators have stopped speaking for effective debate and reasonable legislation, now they perform for the home audience. Cameras in court rooms literally turn the judicial process into trial by media. It's a terrible idea.

[@lindamarchionyfrancis4437]

I believe it's only fair that all Americans get to see what's happening. I say televise it!!!

[@larryborsa4396]

No to cameras in the court room. The OJ trial was a joke with every one playing to the cameras.

[@BryceLearmonth]

Does anybody have the name of the 1943 book they discussed at 3:14

[@allenkavanagh6604]

Was it 'It Cant happen here' by Sinclair Lewis?

[@LiyemEanapay]

What’s the name and author of the book exposing fascism in the US before WWII? I’d love to give it a read

[@tragicrhythm]

New book by Rachel Maddow titled Prequel

[@nelliescoular5030]

I'm currently being tortured through my teeth for reporting crime. How much longer will the country be asleep?

[@mytexasdays1526]

Exactly. He likes to be on TV and then he badmouths those against him. Nauseous.

[@mightyone3737]

I think you could also argue that American was founded on fascist ideals (property owners were the only voters, and some people weren't actually people, on top of that people were angry at paying taxes), and they were active again during the days of anti-progress in the 19th and first half of the 20th century, this was a period when you could argue that money was starting to have more rights than people, late stage capitalism = fascism over time.

[@nancyking9033]

Rachel could be Stephen's Doppelganger

[@renastone9355]

My understanding is that federal law doesn't allow cameras in the courtroom. So the judge, even if she was inclined to allow them, has her hands tied. She literally "cannot" grant the motion - as a matter of law.

[@buildtherobots]

2:55 WHAT?! goddammit!

[@garnetstewart3461]

It's astonishing how she finds moments where america is at the brink yet pulls back and saves democracy.

[@hteichmann]

She kind of laughs like Anderson Cooper 😂

[@davidarmillie4226]

It is not only that some Americans historically wanted fascism; It is that some of them still do. However we are not the only country with this problem. In Italy I recall seeing bottles of wine with Hitler's picture on it. Even in Italy there is that small but scary minority.