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And have not listened to Rachel Maddows podcast ULTRA, please do so at your earliest convenience. I would add that in the last part, part eight, after the credits, there is a speech which should be listened to. Ill leave it at that and wont give anything away.
As far as Im concerned, this is required listening for anyone who feels that she or he is politically aware. This is a chapter in history that my parents had alluded to when I was growing up, but even they obviously had no idea the extent of the cover-up and horror of this movement. I might add anyone who thinks that this political philosophy is a thing of the past is mightily mistaken.
CousinIT
(9,247 posts)Shocking how we - this time - have done nothing to stop it.
johnnyplankton
(351 posts)And I still have 3 episodes to go!
Mira
(22,380 posts)Last edited Tue Nov 29, 2022, 10:30 AM - Edit history (1)
simply because the complexity of the information and the shock of learning details of our history required it. The underlying parallels with the American present are eye-opening and give extra pause!
Part eight's speech at the end was the bonus after the lessons.
According to Lawrence O'Donnell the podcast is now the most listened to worldwide.
Jade Fox
(10,030 posts)gab13by13
(21,360 posts)she is teaching history that the Magats want to change, rewrite.
Trueblue Texan
(2,430 posts)Never heard such a compelling piece of journalism. Maddow is THE most masterful storyteller of our time. And while the tale is very dark, it does leave you with hope. Go listen--it will be the best investment of your time since Election Day.
hlthe2b
(102,292 posts)I agree. How about it, Spielberg or someone equally up to the task?
Mira
(22,380 posts)Rachel said in her interview with him last night that she is working on a book that goes into more depth with additional details.
electric_blue68
(14,912 posts)Attilatheblond
(2,190 posts)edited for clarity
onetexan
(13,043 posts)bigger audiences than documentaries unfortunately, i guess bc from an entertainment perspective they're more enjoyable.
Upthevibe
(8,053 posts)I totally agree! I'd love to see a Ken Burns documentary about this.
Trueblue Texan
(2,430 posts)..but the other night I saw an interview with Ken Burns about this very subject and I think he has a documentary about this...might have been Joy Ann Reid.
Trueblue Texan
(2,430 posts)Joy Ann Reid interviewed him 11/25/22 on his book. The interview focused heavily on the period in the 40s that Rachel Maddow's Ultra covers. It was a great interview. It's still on MSNBC but expiring soon.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,202 posts)soldierant
(6,890 posts)if they could work together it would be amazing, They do respect each other's work, I know.
True Blue American
(17,986 posts)PCIntern
(25,556 posts)Search app following download.
d_r
(6,907 posts)depending on their preferences. Things like spotify, amazon music, etc., or you could go to msnbc. Here is a link:
https://www.google.com/search?channel=fs&client=ubuntu&q=rachel+maddow+ultra+podcast
William Seger
(10,779 posts)elleng
(130,974 posts)bdamomma
(63,875 posts)nt.
Pinback
(12,157 posts)TuneIn, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, et al. have it for listening, as others have mentioned.
For those new to podcasts, heres some how-to information:
https://letsknowthings.com/new-to-podcasts/
live love laugh
(13,118 posts)Hermit-The-Prog
(33,349 posts)AwakeAtLast
(14,130 posts)And then watching her again with Lawrence O'Donnell, I'm proud to say I have now jumped on the podcast bandwagon!
sellitman
(11,607 posts)She will go into much further detail.
I cannot wait to buy it.
Ilsa
(61,695 posts)PlutosHeart
(1,281 posts)learn about it.
mtngirl47
(990 posts)rurallib
(62,423 posts)mountain grammy
(26,624 posts)panader0
(25,816 posts)When it comes to this kind of stuff, I'm a good bricklayer.
mountain grammy
(26,624 posts)If you have an iphone, the Apple Podcast app is probably already there. Open the app and search for Maddow.. It's the Ultra podcast.
Also here's a link to the MSNBC page which also has all the episodes..
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-presents-ultra
I love podcasts you can even listen while you work, walk, or work out shoveling snow, my main job these days.
panader0
(25,816 posts)mountain grammy
(26,624 posts)Here's a link..
https://transistor.fm/android-podcast-apps/
yellowdogintexas
(22,264 posts)Rachel tells the story so it is good listening
It is pure history, not an opinion piece.
At some point I am going to give it a second listen. There is a lot to take in; once is just not enough
cilla4progress
(24,736 posts)Type poscasts in the search bar, install google podcasts.
Once its installed, search Maddow. Hit subscribe.
Voila!
Bev54
(10,053 posts)Just google Rachel Maddow podcast Ultra - apple. easy.
yellowdogintexas
(22,264 posts)and for November elections in Texas, folding laundry. Multi-tasking
I love podcasts!
mountain grammy
(26,624 posts)Stand up with Pete Dominick is my favorite.. Kill Me Now by Judy Gold is my new one. Then there's always Al Franken (who just did a 2 part interview with Judy Gold) once a week and so many others. I almost never watch Rachel's show but do listen to her podcast. Remember Spiro Agnew? She did a great story on that crook.
What's your favorite?
yellowdogintexas
(22,264 posts)My Favorite Murder
This Podcast Will Kill You
Bananas
The Final Word
Idiot of the Week
Bob Cesca show
mountain grammy
(26,624 posts)I listen to Cesca at least once a week, Frangela too. This Pocast will kill you sounds interesting and Bananas looks good too.
Upthevibe
(8,053 posts)Try this link and follow the prompts.
https://www.rachelmaddow.com/rachel-maddow-presents-ultra/
If it doesn't work or it's unclear to you what to do what once you get on the page, let someone on DU know.
I hope this helps!
Joinfortmill
(14,432 posts)tblue37
(65,405 posts)PCIntern
(25,556 posts)I think this will work. Let me know if it doesnt. This is chapter 7. Look for chapter 1. Riveting
Upthevibe
(8,053 posts)There may be a transcripts of each episode you can google.
If you can't find them, I could look when I get home from work today.
Let me or someone else know if you can't find them and I can probably help search.
love_katz
(2,580 posts)jaxexpat
(6,833 posts)Questions like:
-How long does it take to prosecute treasonous subversion and entreating with the enemy during a time of war?
Answer; For fucking ever, so forget about it.
-Why does it take so long to do simple things to provide justice in the US?
Answer; Because the sum of the unimaginative and the happily deluded provide a majority who are perfectly willing to believe no progress is the same as "moving along at a prudent pace".
-How did this travesty become normality in our self-perfecting democracy in a nation exclusively populated with patriotic heroes?
Answer; Because the only perfection our society allows is the smug self-satisfaction of those who are "perfectly happy" with the status quo.
nice catch, PCIntern!
Joinfortmill
(14,432 posts)AllaN01Bear
(18,261 posts)Joinfortmill
(14,432 posts)Backseat Driver
(4,393 posts)Neither DH or I had ever heard one single thing about this shocking 8-piece story of hidden 20th American history.
hauckeye
(635 posts)Ive never listened to a podcast. Is it just people talking? I really prefer reading about things rather than listening or watching a video.
JohnnyRingo
(18,636 posts)I'm not about to sit and stare at a speaker and get outraged like the Hannity and Limbaugh talk radio listeners. I like music and reading. Things I can do at the same time.
That the poster can't reveal the "secret ending", is frustrating.
PCIntern
(25,556 posts)I have been here for 18 years, do I sound like a fucking program Director to you? And you know what, if you watch CNN or MSNBC youre doing the equivalent of staring at a TV with faces and listening to what they say. So in this case, you dont have to stare at the TV you could look out the window, you can watch your kids, or you can meditate. Jesus .
JohnnyRingo
(18,636 posts)My friend's car radio was always tuned to AM for Ron Verb or Rush Limbaugh. Since radio was invented it was hi jacked to program people. I'll watch a couple hours of MSNBC and read a newspaper every day. Otherwise, I read to gain as much awareness, knowledge, and entertainment as I can.
I know you aren't a plant. That was over the top, but the secret ending you can't reveal was frustrating to those who don't want to sit and listen to pod cast subscriptions all day.
Bev54
(10,053 posts)listen at you leisure. It is like reading a chapter of a book. Each podcast is between 40-55 minutes, some less some more. What makes it more fascinating to listen to is because not only is Rachel and excellent story teller, she has the actual speeches made by those people back in the 1940's. You hear them in their own voices.
PCIntern
(25,556 posts)Its a speech given by one of these Nazis, and its shattering to listen to But its worse if you heard the whole series beforehand.
IL Dem
(814 posts)Then I use earbuds and can do whatever while I listen.
hunter
(38,317 posts)Thunderbeast
(3,417 posts)Compelling storytelling, but the real time news reports make it shine.
chia
(2,244 posts)You get the transcript, deeper dives, and original documents all in one place.
Vdizzle
(383 posts)It also led me to her other podcast Bagman which also should be required listening.
soldierant
(6,890 posts)Those events were in my adult lifetime and I had no idea of them. It was riveting.
I will definitely listen to this one. These events happened about or before I was born, it looks like. I knew about the plot to assassinate FDR, but I had no idea of this.
JohnnyRingo
(18,636 posts)I can listen to talk in my car on Sirius if I want, but I refuse to be someone who yells at the radio. I have some elderly friends who don't like music these days and think there's nothing to watch or read so they sit, listen to the voice in the speaker, and get outraged.
I'll not be one of those.
PCIntern
(25,556 posts)When you were in school, you sat in a lecture hall or classroom and listen to the teacher or the professor. At least most of us did at some point in our lives.
yellowdogintexas
(22,264 posts)the subject from a book. I did feel my jaw drop open several times.
It was a real eye-opener and so much of it is reflected in today's current events. So much of the openly Fascist activity went under the radar until TFG surfaced.
I am a history buff and have read a lot about this period - fiction and non-fiction.
The way Rachel reads it makes you feel like you are in a novel.
JohnnyRingo
(18,636 posts)The fact that racism and bigotry is not new is a point I've been arguing for years. DJT isn't spawning it so much as he's just making it okay to go public without shame. I imagine RM was more eloquent and scarier than me.
Thanx!
Prairie_Seagull
(3,329 posts)If the podcast was by Walter Cronkite? Would you listen? I believe Rachael Maddow is this period in times equivalent. You owe to yourself to give it a try. If its not your thing or you have a hearing problem that makes it difficult then ditch it.
JohnnyRingo
(18,636 posts)But I don't care for one sided arguments without at least cursory rebuttal. I really don't have a way to listen anyway. I have data limits on my phone and the computer speakers are hard to understand with 50 years of rock concerts on my old ears.
electric_blue68
(14,912 posts)try earbuds! 👍
Sez this Rock Concert Goer steadily from '68 through '93, then somewhat less frequent ($$, or too hot & humid at times to sit outside of open venues) '94 - '05, finally mostly only favorites if my sis lends me the $ (we go together with or w/o other friends).
Nothing since Covid.
Seen over 200 shows.
Born with so-so hearing. Then got (and thank goodness only mild, rarely annoying) permanent tintinitus in my left ear from sitting in the wrong place w/o earplugs at The Filmore East 10/69 to hear The Who play Tommy. Both ears rang for like 3 days! 😄
Ok, not -really- funny but...
And I did learn my lesson! Ear stopples, or at least kleenix if nothing else available!
So try the earbuds they help me at times. 👍
MontanaMama
(23,322 posts)Its a history lesson that has come to pass again
now. Theres tons of info that I didnt learn in school and Ill just bet you didnt either. It is a riveting story of the rise of fascism in America. This is NOT talk radio. You may not be interested in the subject but you dont get to say that this is something that it definitely isnt. And, only you get to decide if you yell at the radio or not. Good grief.
JohnnyRingo
(18,636 posts)What is the difference between a podcast and my buddy who always had AM radio on in his car for Rush or my son who crams his head full of Jehovah while doing lawn work?
I don't listen to the ball game on the radio either, so there's that, and frankly I despise radio. AM is all hate and FM has been decimated by corporate greed. I have one in my car, but I've had Sirius since its inception so I don't use it.
As an anecdote, my friend reminded me of the time of my youth when were were going somewhere on a two lane road. I had the radio on because it was either that or 8 track when a song came on for the 2nd time that hour. I calmly pulled the car to the berm, got out and walked to the passenger side where I snapped my antenna off, tossing it into the ditch. I got back in and said "that's better". I've not listened to broadcast radio since. Podcasts are likewise, a nonstarter.
MontanaMama
(23,322 posts)Your mind is completely made up (falsely) and you also managed to insult a long time DUer in the process. We arent speaking about all podcasts, we are talking about Rachel Marrows Ultra. It is your loss if you dont care about history is repeating itself with the rise of fascism in America.
Also, shame on you for throwing trash from your car into a ditch. Disrespecting the planet is a nonstarter.
JohnnyRingo
(18,636 posts)Rachel could transcribe her podcasts if she wanted to end my total and blatant ignorance of history.
Or the poster could have revealed the surprise ending if it wasn't so hard to type and read these days.
Shame on me. I'll go back and see if that antenna's still there from 45 years ago. I'll drop it off at the junkyard where the Buick ended up.
Torchlight
(3,341 posts)Response to JohnnyRingo (Reply #33)
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Bev54
(10,053 posts)aggiesal
(8,918 posts)momta
(4,079 posts)I listened to some of the episodes two or three times. I shall go listen to the whole thing all the way through again. It's a fascinating story. I consider myself something of an amateur historian on the American past, and I had never heard this story.
Rachel is brilliant.
Gore1FL
(21,132 posts)I need to go back. Hopefully the speech is written there.
Upthevibe
(8,053 posts)Thank you for this post.
I listened to the podcasts as they came out every Monday. This is a story I knew NOTHING about, and I'm assuming most people don't know.
NONE of my friends or family are podcasts listeners
I'm glad to see she's writing a book regarding this horrible and terrifying series of events since it will reach more people.
She is an awesome storyteller! I'm glad to see it's #1 on the Apple podcasts.
I don't have Apple but I do have Audible. Having said that, folks still should be able to access them using google and not have to sign up for any platform.
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)I am old and have lived through a lot of bad stuff. I went to segregated schools (Brown v. Board was decided the year after I graduated from public high school in Dallas, Tx). The issue of rape was of course in the lives of women, myself included.
So what I want to know is if there are some new thoughts developing from this podcast. I love Maddow and honor her work.
Bev54
(10,053 posts)the US is experiencing now. You will definitely learn something and it is Maddow at her best. I was upset when she gave up her show but if this is the work she is going to turn out, I am all for it.
electric_blue68
(14,912 posts)since it's works like these - then a meaningful trade off. 👍
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)She has a creative mind that probably can't stay still, but must move forward.
llashram
(6,265 posts)listening now...thank you. This is necessary listening for people who never wants the trump dynasty he was trying to build with his militia movement, the RW's help in our Congress, and his virulent base of Americans. And possibly the DOJ. Not accusing AG Garland. Another large problem is the RW Supreme Court's 6-3 Republican majority. And the sedition movement ain't over yet. I am worried because of the widespread need of some Americans need for tyranny over democracy.
Thanks to you. And one of the real ones, Rachel Maddow.
Wild blueberry
(6,636 posts)I'd had no idea of this history before listening to Ultra.
To all the non-podcast listeners here: I learn much better visually and therefore via written word, but Ultra is a superb introduction to a grim saga we must know to help us survive these times.
Thank you, PCIntern!
MLAA
(17,298 posts)educated and aware. No, I just found out Im not. Ive never heard a word of this story before. Not even as it was such a huge parallel during the Mueller report time. I dont think a single journalist made the connection and talked about it.
Thanks for bringing it to the surface in such a forceful way.
onetexan
(13,043 posts)movement here in the US. Highly recommended It's riveting: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-rachel-maddow-has-been-thinking-about-offscreen/id1548604447?i=1000582630147
Bev54
(10,053 posts)usonian
(9,814 posts)Last edited Tue Nov 29, 2022, 07:30 PM - Edit history (1)
I'm a "transcript" kind of person.
And yes, I was already aware of the nazi movement in the U.S., though in less detail.
This is an important work, and needs to be amplified starting right now, if not sooner.
Its widespread dissemination and understanding will be a turning point
Note: an American "hero", Henry Ford.
(In case it's not obvious from the small-ish photo, that's Henry Ford receiving the Grand Cross of the German Eagle from Nazi officials, 1938)
https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/henry-ford-grand-cross-1938/
Speaking in 1931 to a Detroit News reporter, Hitler said he regarded Ford as his inspiration, explaining his reason for keeping Fords life-size portrait next to his desk. Steven Watts wrote that Hitler revered Ford.
His publications
And, a culture war, to boot.
https://jalopnik.com/henry-ford-plotted-to-destroy-black-jewish-jazz-with-c-1788536315
Henry Ford Plotted To Destroy Black, Jewish Jazz With Country Music
BLAC Mags Aaron Foley, a Jalopnik alum, wrote up that a big part of white country musics rise was thanks to Henry Ford sponsoring its specifically white aspects to keep his workers away from jazzs monkey talk and jungle squeals. And as he was wont to do, Ford blamed Jews for jazzs presence.
Now, we have Elon the Automotive hero.
electric_blue68
(14,912 posts)David__77
(23,421 posts)Unfortunately.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,349 posts)usonian
(9,814 posts)"We will win every battle, but the last one"
or something of the sort.
You only lose once in this game.
sybylla
(8,514 posts)I am watching and listening and reading all the stuff she pulled up. Crazy stuff. You'll find it at this link.
https://msnbc.com/ultra
randr
(12,412 posts)I think it was a documentary on the Holocaust recently on PBS. Lots of Nazis were exposed in the government.
IcyPeas
(21,889 posts)it should be a movie.
.... a series would be better. but I don't think this will really happen.
Bev54
(10,053 posts)Hekate
(90,714 posts)We can count on Rachel to be intense, but Nicolle herself was on an epic tear.
American Nazis and Fascists never actually went away, did they?
Vinca
(50,278 posts)it is what it is.
PCIntern
(25,556 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)MSNBC's offering of "Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra." When pulling up the screen for Ultra, there's a tiny "Transcript: Trip 19" thing to click on the left margin just below where you click the first episode to start it. (I notice I'm not seeing it if I start the episode first, though.)
Vinca
(50,278 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)electric_blue68
(14,912 posts)...thing /or read the transcripts.
As a NYC'r I did know they held a Nazi Rally at the older Madison Square Garden. That's about all.
So important Rachel has thrown a spotlight on this hideous set of these people, and events. 👍👍👍
PufPuf23
(8,790 posts)Just finished listening to episode #1, broken by some side research.
Looks like a worthwhile hobby for the near future and something to share.
Was aware of George Vierek and Father Coughlin (next episode) but the tale of Lundeen was new to me.
Rhiannon12866
(205,499 posts)https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017786631
Dyedinthewoolliberal
(15,577 posts)Meowmee
(5,164 posts)But I know all about the nazis here if it is about that and the other issues in the US regarding all of this. Its very sad to see all of this here now and thinking what they did to my father here. I wish we never came here.
I am glad she is doing this series though.
PCIntern
(25,556 posts)Meowmee
(5,164 posts)I will check it out. I am not really watching very much news at all anymore its just too depressing for me. Lately I watch old TV shows or Christmas and Hanukkah movies lately because thats all thats on lol.
PlutosHeart
(1,281 posts)I made myself listen to the first episode of the podcast and now have easily gone through all of them. Zero regrets. It is on a positive note telling us about this. We need to know this.
I too have run away into light movies. I need them right now.
But this podcast is in all of its information told like a story and not knowing this particular history is not good in the end.
Give it a try.
Believe me...I get where you are at.
Meowmee
(5,164 posts)I think I know some of it already but it never hurts to review etc. I tend to avoid things like this in particular because of my familys history it just brings up pain for me which I dont want to dwell on too much. It does not make any difference because I do not need to be convinced etc. I will check out that one episode though if I can 😀
Glaisne
(515 posts)It's great and scares the crap out of me. It's really well done and I recommend it.
hunter
(38,317 posts)Here in the U.S.A. we're pretty good at burying our sordid history. I'm afraid the people who need to hear it don't listen to Rachel Maddow.
Fascism is appealing to many U.S. Americans. It hasn't gone away.
Quoting Rachel:
If theyre making war on the battlefield, you have to fight them in war and beat them.
If theyre running for office, you have to fight them in elections and beat them.
If they're discrediting electoral politics and trying to make fascism seem like the cooler alternative, you have to defend electoral politics and make fascism seem as stupid and boring as it is.
YoshidaYui
(41,832 posts)Wow how things today are so very similar.
AngryOldDem
(14,061 posts)Episode one is downloaded.