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The plot against America

Senator Wheeler and the Forces Behind Him

Book • 1946

David George Plotkin

This book, written by David George Plotkin under the alias 'David George Kin,' is an exposé that targets U.S.

Senator Burton K. Wheeler.

Published in 1946, it led to significant controversy, including an investigation by the FBI and the House Un-American Activities Committee.

The book delves into the political and social forces surrounding Wheeler's career and activities during that period.

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Keith Olbermann

Mike Palindrome

Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by

Sam Bowman

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Mentioned by

Noah Smith

as a fictitious book where Charles Lindbergh gets elected instead of Roosevelt, and he chooses to make America a quasi-Nazi state.

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Mentioned by

Niall Ferguson

as a novel that deals with worries about the rise of fascism.

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Darryl Cooper

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Mentioned by

Keith Olbermann

as an HBO miniseries about political science fiction.

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Lydia Smith

when discussing whether Trump's rivals should imitate fascism whispers.

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Dave Anthony

as a really fascinating TV series.

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Jack Beatty

as a novel with a prophetic reach into Trump's America.

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Mentioned by

Rory Stewart

as a book touching on Lindbergh and his political beliefs.

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Mentioned by

Mike Palindrome

as his last great book.

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