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Today in History: The Father Coughlin Story

March 9, 2022

Known as “the radio priest,” he was the first mass media demagogue. Foreshadowing today's social media reach and influence, Father Charles Edward Coughlin held millions of American radio listeners in his thrall, playing to their fears while also stoking their…

Ep. 7: Sedition

March 9, 2022

The radio priest drops all pretense at diplomacy, getting himself kicked off major radio stations in the process.

Ep. 6: Social Justice

March 9, 2022

The radio priest and his National Union for Social Justice energize the anti-FDR base at massive political rallies across the country.

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