We talk with Steven Monacelli from the Texas Observer about the rise of Christian Supremacists, astroturfed activist groups, "Feds", the fall and rise of the Birchers, and more
Find this episode on your favorite podcast player here:
https://pod.link/1647010767/
Here are some of the sources and references we used to create this episode:
THESE CHRISTIANS THINK GOD NEEDS YOU RICH AND TO RULE THE WORLD
https://www.texasobserver.org/these-christians-think-god-needs-you-rich-and-to-rule-the-world/
GOD’S ARMY GATHERS IN FORT WORTH
https://www.texasobserver.org/gods-army-gathers-in-fort-worth/
Flyers Threatening White HP Parents Who Send Their Kids to the Ivy League Reek of Fakeness
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/whos-behind-dallas-justice-nows-dont-send-white-kids-to-ivy-league-controversy-12098228
Conservative PR Firm Linked to Black Lives Matter Hoax That Fooled Right-Wing Press
https://bylinetimes.com/2021/08/02/conservative-pr-firm-linked-to-black-lives-matter-hoax-fools-right-wing-press/
Operator of 'Keep Dallas Safe' Campaign Linked to 'Astroturf' Scheme in New Orleans
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/anonymous-political-group-keep-dallas-safe-managed-by-former-astroturf-operator-11983637
HOMEGROWN NEO-FASCIST MOVEMENT MARCHES IN AUSTIN
https://www.texasobserver.org/homegrown-neo-fascist-movement-marches-in-austin/
THE JOHN BIRCH SOCIETY SEES A RENAISSANCE IN NORTH TEXAS
https://www.texasobserver.org/the-john-birch-society-sees-a-renaissance-in-north-texas/
Thanks for listening,
Jay and Griff
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