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The Paranoid Style in American Politics

Author: Richard Hofstadter

Referenced in 4 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

December 07, 2023

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Published in 1964 by historian Richard Hofstadter, described as perfectly timed given the JFK assassination, dealing with populism, anti-intellectualism, and status anxieties in American politics

November 27, 2023

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Referenced as a book written the year after Kennedy's assassination, discussing the theme of paranoia in American politics

September 26, 2022

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Referenced when discussing how Marilyn Monroe has been caught up in conspiracy theories, connecting her to the paranoid style of American politics.

October 12, 2021

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Referenced when discussing the long-standing anti-government sentiment in America and conspiracy thinking, noting that historian Richard Hofstadter 'famously called the paranoid style in American politics'