Reaction

Britney Gil

4.9 (29)
SOCIETY & CULTURE
SERIES

For every revolution, there's a counterrevolution. This show explores the reactionary forces that have shaped history. In times of social upheaval, the powerless demand justice. When they are met with force, we get a reaction.

EPISODE 1

The Pinkertons, Part I of III: We Never Sleep

In the second half of the 19th Century, The Pinkerton National Detective Agency filled a niche that state law enforcement didn't yet occupy. Tracking down bandits and protecting the interests of powerful industrialists, the Pinkertons made a name for themselves as the private army of capital. Get the scripts to every episode and supplementary audio content by supporting the show at www.patreon.com/reactionpodcast and follow on Twitter @reactionpodcast.

28 min
EPISODE 2

The Pinkertons, Part II of III: Anarchy's Red Hand

After the Molly Maguires, the Pinkertons expand further into the lucrative business of crushing labor movements. But working on behalf of rich industrialists doesn't win them many friends, and the dramatic conflicts that rocked the 1880s and 90s shine a bright spotlight on the legality of Pinkerton tactics. Get the scripts to every episode and supplementary audio content by supporting the show at www.patreon.com/reactionpodcast and follow on Twitter @reactionpodcast.

32 min
EPISODE 3

The Pinkertons Part III: Legitimate Violence

In the final installment of the Pinkertons, a combination of Congressional hearings and tell-all books deals a final blow to the Pinkertons' reputation. But where are they now, and what is their legacy? Get the scripts to every episode and supplementary audio content by supporting the show at www.patreon.com/reactionpodcast and follow on Twitter @reactionpodcast.

27 min
EPISODE 4

The Turner Diaries Part I: Earl's War

William Luther Pierce's white supremacist novel The Turner Diaries has been called the Bible of the racist right. The protagonist Earl Turner lives in a cartoonishly "equal" world, and joins a violent underground resistance movement that seeks to overthrow "The System." Get the scripts to every episode and supplementary audio content by supporting the show at www.patreon.com/reactionpodcast and follow on Twitter @reactionpodcast.

30 min
EPISODE 5

The Turner Diaries Part II: The New Era

With their newly seized territory in southern California, the Organization plans an all-out assault on the System. Forty years after its publication, The Turner Diaries continues to have a lasting effect on the far right, inspiring the murders of more than 200 people and living on in corners of the internet. Get the scripts to every episode and supplementary audio content by supporting the show at www.patreon.com/reactionpodcast and follow on Twitter @reactionpodcast.

29 min
EPISODE 6

Terror on Screen Part I: Introduction

This is the first in a four-part series on post-9/11 depictions of terrorism and the War on Terror. Here I introduce the topic and give an overview of the content of the rest of the series. Get the scripts to every episode and supplementary audio content by supporting the show at www.patreon.com/reactionpodcast and follow on Twitter @reactionpodcast.

21 min
EPISODE 7

Terror on Screen Part II: Everybody Breaks

Counter Terrorism Agent Jack Bauer is a man above men, the kind of guy who will get the job done, whatever the cost. Season one of Fox's television drama 24 was released just weeks after the 9/11 attacks, and was hugely popular throughout its nine seasons. But despite claims that it was "just a TV show," 24 had a direct impact on military operations in the Middle East, and was written by people with explicit political motives. Support the show by going to www.patreon.com/reactionpodcast

33 min
EPISODE 8

Terror on Screen Part III: Trauma

The 9/11 attacks were a deeply traumatizing event, and fear became a normal part of American life afterward. Two films, Reign Over Me and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, offer a compelling glimpse into the post-9/11 trauma frame. But what has that trauma given us permission to do? And how has our response to it made the world less just, and less safe? Support the show by going to www.patreon.com/reactionpodcast

25 min

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Introduction

Reaction is a podcast about the conservative forces that have shaped society. Revolutions make history; counterrevolutions make reality.

09/30/2020

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12 min

4.9

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29 Ratings

Worth Listening

Jun 18

Rilke2012

I like the podcast. Well thought out and presented.
The speed of time flies

04/10/2022

CRpatience

I have never listened to a podcast twice. With Reaction I’ve done it several times especially while waiting for the next part of a series. Britney’s research is deep and vast and I can’t get enough. I’m always shocked when the segments are over because time just flies. I will confess to an out loud “noooooo” when that music starts to end the part I was so looking forward - every time to no one around me!! That’s when you know you’re really into the narrative. Great job. Great content, plenty of information you never knew you needed but glad to receive. Recommend 11/10
Excellent podcast!

05/12/2021

Justin from Albany

I just started listening to this podcast and I learned a lot about a topic that interests me. Britney does a great job. I look forward to continue listening in the future!
know thine enemy’s origins

11/01/2020

Nathan F.

wrote this in a discord but feel like it sums up what about this show so appeals to me, and perhaps will for you, too: if you've listened to Revolutions by Mike Duncan, Reaction shares similarities w/r/t format, but delves into the history of reactionary movements. like Duncan's podcast, Reaction is a one-person show. Britney Gil studied reactionary movements in her graduate program and narrates audiobooks by trade, so the narration and production quality are excellent. you can tell Gil’s command of the material is more than intellectual, i.e. it comes from a genuine fascination that you can feel. the show has covered the Pinkertons and as of this writing is exploring The Turner Diaries, each broken into meaty yet, thankfully, accessibly short parts. you can also subscribe on patreon for supplemental content, including full-text transcripts; as someone who processes information slowly, whether in spoken or text form, I appreciate the transcripts. i’ve made a pact with myself to avoid going to grad school, at all costs, if only to teach myself how to study on my own. though Reaction and the many educational podcasts and YouTubes in this realm can’t replace a full on program, as a companion to guide further study, they’re more than good enough.

For every revolution, there's a counterrevolution. This show explores the reactionary forces that have shaped history. In times of social upheaval, the powerless demand justice. When they are met with force, we get a reaction.

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Britney Gil
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28
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Reaction

Reaction

The Pinkertons, Part I of III: We Never Sleep

The Pinkertons, Part II of III: Anarchy's Red Hand

The Pinkertons Part III: Legitimate Violence

The Turner Diaries Part I: Earl's War

The Turner Diaries Part II: The New Era

Terror on Screen Part I: Introduction

Terror on Screen Part II: Everybody Breaks

Terror on Screen Part III: Trauma

Trailer

Introduction

Worth Listening

The speed of time flies

Excellent podcast!

know thine enemy’s origins

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Reaction

Episodes

The Pinkertons, Part I of III: We Never Sleep

The Pinkertons, Part II of III: Anarchy's Red Hand

The Pinkertons Part III: Legitimate Violence

The Turner Diaries Part I: Earl's War

The Turner Diaries Part II: The New Era

Terror on Screen Part I: Introduction

Terror on Screen Part II: Everybody Breaks

Terror on Screen Part III: Trauma

Trailer

Introduction

Ratings & Reviews

Worth Listening

The speed of time flies

Excellent podcast!

know thine enemy’s origins

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