Episode 7 - The Priest and the Christian Front - Part 2

Bradley and author Charles Gallagher continue their exploration of the infamous "Radio Priest," Father Charles Coughlin and his Catholic militia, the Christian Front. Coughlin encourages his fascist followers to take up arms and prepare for a coming revolution against the Communists and Jews. But investigators discover the Front may be looking to provoke a violent event to instigate the overthrow of the U.S. Government.

[@lolab.268]

I would suggest that the power bargain between the GOP and the evangelical churches is mirroring this period of history.

[@natewatl9423]

Absolutely.

[@daviddonovan1289]

I have heard that elsewhere.

[@sensiblename295]

I agree that the use of sound effects is simply not needed, and can take you out of the narrative. Fascinating subject.

[@bettybeeler5579]

I’m starting to understand the patriotic fascination with guns in the US, particularly among far right Christians. Thanks for such a clear explanation.

[@mitchtillison]

The parallel between then and now is startling. Hell is coming, no matter who wins in November.

[@timothydurant9705]

Ehhh

[@stevehurl298]

Great information from a very high quality podcast. Nicely-mixed music; maybe cut back on the gunshots and some of the other sound FX.

[@pithicus52]

What kind of a mind can justify plotting a terrorist attack on their own country and think that they are defending that country? There were, and are, some sick people out there.

[@szeevster5767]

I like the history. I HATE the stupid sound effects.

[@timothydurant9705]

Don't need continued sounds of gun fire...

[@Alan_Duval]

20:21 "...[Christ's] religion as the world's Magna Carta, its Declaration of Independence, and Divine Consitution, all in one." Hmmm, reminds me of a recent publication.

[@feminottiheather3134]

The Priest, “We’ll fight you and we’ll win.” Nope. So glad him and his fascist followers lost. I hope in future episodes there will be a greater emphasis on the anti-fascists that stopped the American fascists circa 1940.