Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism — How Democracy Was Used Against Itself
What if the most effective foreign propaganda is the kind that no longer appears foreign?
Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world.
Using Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism by Rachel Maddow as its lens, this investigation examines the domestic networks that helped Nazi Germany spread propaganda, deepen political divisions, and obstruct American resistance before and during World War II.
At the center of the story is George Sylvester Viereck, a paid Nazi agent who worked with American propagandists, extremist organizations, and members of…
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