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As a new authoritarian movement rises in American politics, stoked by one of the country’s most outrageous demagogues, there is an all-out international manhunt for an American traitor. The U.S. Army’s Nazi war crimes trials in Germany have been infiltrated by a spy -- a mole for the other side. A gruesome foreign influence operation unfolds in Washington. A blackmail plot turns deadly in the U.S. Senate. A Hail Mary scheme to stop the counting of the Electoral College votes rattles democracy’s cage. With the line between the violent ultra-right and mainstream American politics fraying beyond recognition, with the FBI always one step behind their quarry, Americans of all stripes step up to confront a seemingly unstoppable, ascendant, anti-democratic force. Join Rachel Maddow for Episode One, launching June 10, 2024, and follow now. You can also subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access to every episode the Friday before it drops, and ad-free listening to all episodes in Ultra seasons one and two.

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ULTRA podcast

11/01/2023

_mohave

so informative and really enjoyable to listen to ( even the music! it puts a little of a dramatic accents ) surely the best podcast series I’ve heard in the last 2 years. Thanks !
When will we ever learn…

30/11/2022

voice of V.

The excuse that we didn’t know, has been because the ultra right “ white” have been gaslighting us. Our legal system needs a complete review and reform where necessary. “No one is above the law,” that’s either the foundation of our democracy or it’s not. Journalists, are the last wall of defence and along with protecting the right to vote. These two pillars can not be weakened. The Republican Party is on notice…
Fantastic, terrifying and relevant.

28/11/2022

I'm another fan

Great podcast. Very well researched and told. History must be learned to not repeat it.
Ultra is an Impressive podcast.

27/10/2022

Bahalana65

Very informative regarding things that were not taught in US History classes back in the 80’s when I was in elementary & high school. History that is once again repeating itself yet much worst. Let’s see what happens this time.

As a new authoritarian movement rises in American politics, stoked by one of the country’s most outrageous demagogues, there is an all-out international manhunt for an American traitor. The U.S. Army’s Nazi war crimes trials in Germany have been infiltrated by a spy -- a mole for the other side. A gruesome foreign influence operation unfolds in Washington. A blackmail plot turns deadly in the U.S. Senate. A Hail Mary scheme to stop the counting of the Electoral College votes rattles democracy’s cage. With the line between the violent ultra-right and mainstream American politics fraying beyond recognition, with the FBI always one step behind their quarry, Americans of all stripes step up to confront a seemingly unstoppable, ascendant, anti-democratic force. Join Rachel Maddow for Episode One, launching June 10, 2024, and follow now. You can also subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access to every episode the Friday before it drops, and ad-free listening to all episodes in Ultra seasons one and two.