The Empire Never Ended

Rey walks us through the first part of David Austin Walsh's book Taking America Back, which is centered around Hart's career in the 1933-1953 period. Merwin was a "liminal figure of the US right-wing", able to meet the president in the White House, but also to work together with known fascist "crackpots" (Coughlin, G. L. K. Smith, Wesley Swift...). Subscribe to patreon.org/tenepod @tenepod.bsky.social + x.com/tenepod

In part one of a series on mercenaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Boris explores the strange history of the (ex)Nazis and racist psychopaths who helped install the regime of Mobutu Sese Seko following the assassination of Patrice Lumumba. Reading: Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja - The Congo from Leopold to Kabila: A People's History Ending music: Vicky Longomba-Vive Patrice Lumumba Subscribe to patreon.org/tenepod @tenepod.bsky.social + x.com/tenepod

Dive into the intriguing world of extremism as the discussion unpacks the dangerous allure of apocalyptic fantasies. Explore how youthful rebellion intertwines with extremist ideologies, revealing the troubling mix of nihilism and ambition. The podcast also features a biting take on Michael Moynihan, critiqued by none other than Charles Manson. Get ready for a captivating analysis of contemporary radical narratives!

Adam Parfrey, founder of Feral House publishing, was an incredibly influential man of letters, publisher, and journalist. He also had an extremely racist, social-darwinist secret agenda. He was a real jerk. Subscribe to patreon.org/tenepod @tenepod.bsky.social + twitter.com/tenepod

Boyd Rice was a pioneer, not only of industrial music, but also of artsy Nazi douchebaggery. He was also the genius who first had the bright idea that Siege should be a book.

Delve into the unexpected history of the American Front, the first U.S. national skinhead organization, and its punk origins. The hosts dissect the group's evolution from fringe rebels to recognized extremists amid political chaos. They explore controversial figures like Bob Hike and Jim Porazzo, revealing absurdities and infighting within far-right circles. The dark intersection of punk culture and extremist politics is examined, alongside the troubling romanticization of these ideologies and their connections to historical events.

Pádraig returns to TENE with an update on the far-right in Ireland, and some previously undiscovered gems from Ireland's understudied domestic history of fascism. Pre-order her new book, Burn Them Out! A History of Fascism and the Far Right in Ireland available April 10th! Links: Preorder Burn Them Out! from Bloomsbury Press! Closing song: Building Up and Tearing England Down - The Mary Wallopers. Subscribe to patreon.org/tenepod @tenepod.bsky.social + twitter.com/tenepod

Dive into the quirky world of sedevacantism and the Society of Saint Pius V, where chaos reigns and papal legitimacy is hotly debated. Explore the eccentricity of Clarence Kelly and the cult-like behavior within traditionalist factions. Historical intrigue surfaces with the 1963 Vietnam coup and its Catholic connections. Enjoy a humorous take on controversial religious figures and their bizarre narratives, alongside dark humor about divine intervention and absurd outcomes. Memes, conspiracies, and eccentricities add spice to the already thrilling chatter!

Rey narrates the precipitous rise and fall of Tom Metzger and his infamous organization, White Aryan Resistance (WAR), from the John Birch Society to the dregs of SIEGE culture. Reading: Michael, George. This is War! Tom Metzger, White Aryan Resistance, and the Lone Wolf Legacy. In: Focus on Terrorism. Vol. 14. 2016. Subscribe to patreon.org/tenepod @tenepod.bsky.social + twitter.com/tenepod

TENE pod dips under the headlines with a network cross-section of OMB director, Russell Vought, and his familiar circle of freaks. Rey goes off on Curtis Yarvin's shockingly poor understanding of what 'reactionary' means, and the boyzies check in on how liberal media is coping with it all. Also, the US drops Kosovo Prime Minister, Albin Kurti. Subscribe to patreon.org/tenepod @tenepod.bsky.social + twitter.com/tenepod