The Ku Klux Klan: American Fascists (Part 4)

The podcast examines the second Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s, focusing on its surprising popularity and eventual decline. It highlights the Klan's family-friendly public image, exemplified by massive picnics and state fair-like events, contrasting this with its inherent racism and violence. The discussion covers the Klan's political influence, particularly in Indiana, where leader D.C. Stevenson's corruption and a shocking murder scandal led to its downfall. The hosts explore reasons for the Klan's decline, including internal conflicts, a shift in public opinion, and the achievement of some of its political goals, such as immigration restrictions and eugenics laws.