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It was discussed how the John Birch Society's teachings are being mirrored in the Trump MAGA movement, exploring the similarities in conspiracy theories and rhetoric.
Our next guest has a look at how the John Birch Society's teachings are being mirrored in the Trump MAGA movement.
— Episode: Morning Joe 3/21/23
Episode: Morning Joe 3/21/23
It was discussed how the John Birch Society's teachings are being mirrored in the Trump MAGA movement, exploring the similarities in conspiracy theories and rhetoric.
Our next guest has a look at how the John Birch Society's teachings are being mirrored in the Trump MAGA movement.
And joining us now, George Washington University professor Matthew Dallek. He's the author of the new book entitled Birchers, How the John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right.
The thing I'm so struck by is the first 40, 50 minutes of your show. Much of what we heard from Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, other leaders of the Republican Party, strikes a birch key. The conspiracism, this idea of a George Soros plot, right? A Jewish international figure.
All right, the new book is Birchers, How the John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right. Matthew Dalek, thank you very much for coming on this morning.
Episode: Morning Joe 3/21/23
The book, 'Birchers,' was discussed in the context of the John Birch Society and how its ideologies are impacting the current Republican party, particularly through conspiracy theories and nativism.
Our next guest has a look at how the John Birch society's teachings are being mirrored in the Trump MAGA movement and joining us now, George Washington University professor Matthew Dalek. He's the author of the new book entitled Birchers, how the John Birch society radicalized the American right.
The new book is Birchers, how the John Birch society radicalized the American right.