PREQUEL An American Fight Against Fascism

TV host and political commentator Rachel Maddow shines at framing the backstory of current American politics in her latest audiobook, narrated in her signature forthright style. Building on her award-winning podcast, "Ultra," Maddow lays out the historical seditionist plot to, not only keep the U.S. out of WWII, but also to convince Americans that the Nazi attacks against Jews were justified and that Nazi control of Europe would be acceptable. In fact, they said, fascist control of the U.S.--as outlined by titans of industry, wealthy elites, and 24 congressmen and senators--would be acceptable, too. As Maddow employs her customary earnest tone and unhurried cadence, her wry storytelling ability is on full display. The result is a terrifyingly familiar look at America's earlier, and continuing, dance with fascism. S.G. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2023]