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Nazis of Copley Square The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front

Charles Gallagher

Winner of a Catholic Media Association Book Award On January 13, 1940, FBI agents burst into the homes and offices of seventeen members of the Christian Front, seizing guns, ammunition, and homemade bombs. J. Edgar Hoover’s charges were incendiary: the group, he alleged, was planning to incite a re...

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The Ezra Klein Show

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The Ezra Klein Show

The book was mentioned as a Bostonset work about Nazi activity, and it was listed among the three main recommendations.

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There's another book that's set in Boston, which is around the same time called Nazis in Copley Square by a Jesuit priest named Charles Gallagher.

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The book was mentioned as a Bostonset work about Nazi activity, and it was listed among the three main recommendations.

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There's another book that's set in Boston, which is around the same time called Nazis in Copley Square by a Jesuit priest named Charles Gallagher.

Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

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Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

The host praised the title as an incredible read, highlighting that it uncovers the overlooked history of the Christian Front. He urged listeners to read the book for its compelling revelation of this forgotten story.

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Episode: Episode 2: The Brooklyn Boys

It was mentioned as an incredible book by the podcast host, and it tells the forgotten story of the Christian Front.

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You should read his book, it's incredible. It's called Nazis of Copley Square, The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front.

The Rachel Maddow Show

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The Rachel Maddow Show

The book was highlighted during a bonus conversation on the show, with Chris Hayes calling it a great work by a Jesuit priest. He explained that it offered insight into Father Coughlin’s theology and the Catholic Church’s internal debate over his antisemitic rhetoric and whether to silence him. The discussion emphasized its unique perspective on the church’s struggle with sedition and anti‑Jewish sentiment. Overall, the hosts presented it as a highly recommended read.

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Episode: Bonus: An Exclusive #WITHpod Conversation with Rac...

It was described as a great book written by a Jesuit priest offering insight into the theology of Father Coughlin and the Catholic Church's internal struggles with anti-Semitism and Coughlin's actions.

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There's a great book called Nazis of Copley Square written by Charles Gallagher, who's a Jesuit priest who teaches at Boston College.

Episode: Bonus: An Exclusive #WITHpod Conversation with Rac...

It was recommended as a book written by a Jesuit priest who discusses Father Coughlin's theology and the Catholic Church's struggle with his antisemitic rhetoric and views on sedition.

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There's a great book called Nazis of Copley Square written by Charles Gallagher, who's a Jesuit priest who teaches at Boston College... It's a great book, but he writes from an interesting perspective about the theology of Coughlin and the sort of struggle in the church in terms of when they were going to pull the plug on him and why.

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