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"Because Russia's rich reserves of crude have in fact stunted its growth, forcing Putin to maintain his power by spreading Russia's rot into its rivals, its neighbors, and the West's alliances.The oil and gas industry has polluted oceans and rivers but also polluted democracy itself - in developing and developed countries." WorldCat.

Explains how the focus on national security is actually compromising national stability, tracing the historical events and contributing factors that have promoted a deeply militarized American culture.

This gripping account reveals the lesser-known scandal that shook Nixon's White House and set new precedents for presidential corruption. In 1973, Spiro T. Agnew, Nixon's vice president and a former Maryland governor, ran a bribery and extortion scheme while the nation was preoccupied with Watergate. As young federal prosecutors uncovered Agnew's crimes, they raced against time to prevent him from ascending to the presidency amid Nixon's downfall. Agnew, a self-proclaimed "counterpuncher," fought back fiercely, dismissing the investigation as a "witch hunt," rallying his supporters, and attempting to obstruct justice to protect himself. This narrative details the investigation that ultimately exposed Agnew's wrongdoing, the cover-up efforts involving future president George H. W. Bush, and the negotiations that led to Agnew's resignation while avoiding prison time. Based on the acclaimed podcast, this work expands on the story of Agnew's scandal and its enduring impact on American politics, media, and the challenges of confronting corruption at the highest levels of government.

Focusing on the historical struggle for American democracy, the book highlights the efforts of dedicated public servants and courageous citizens during World War II who resisted far-right conspirators aiming to align the nation with the Nazis. Drawing from research for the acclaimed podcast Ultra, it explores the persistent rise of a radical authoritarianism on the far-right that has influenced American politics for nearly a century. Rachel Maddow provides a compelling narrative that connects past and present threats to democratic values.

Rachel Maddow explores the struggle to protect American democracy, tracing its roots to World War II when dedicated public servants and courageous citizens countered far-right conspirators aiming to align the U.S. with the Nazis. Drawing from her podcast research, she reveals a persistent strain of American authoritarianism that has lingered on the far-right for nearly a century. Even before U.S. troops engaged in combat, a covert network disseminated disinformation to weaken the war effort and sway public opinion toward the Axis powers. This well-funded campaign sought to undermine democratic institutions, promote antisemitism, and erode trust in elected officials, ultimately aiming to overthrow the government and impose authoritarian rule. Concurrently, an ultra-right paramilitary movement amassed weapons and trained for violent insurrection. Despite the chaos, a group of dedicated activists and journalists worked tirelessly to expose these plots. In 1941, the U.S. Department of Justice launched a significant offensive, identifying key conspirators and prosecuting many. However, the response was hampered by interference from influential elected officials, revealing a troubling narrative of law enforcement compromised by political pressure. This historical failure has left lasting repercussions, yet the resilience of those who fought against the insurrectionists offers a powerful and relevant message for today's challenges.