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

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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/

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Jay and Griff

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