Rachel Maddow presents Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism

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Odyssey Bookshop presents Rachel Maddow’s new book, “Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism”

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Join us on Wednesday, November 15th at 7:00pm as Rachel Maddow presents her new book, Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism.

About the Book

Rachel Maddow traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis.

Inspired by her research for the hit MSNBC podcast Ultra, Rachel Maddow charts the rise of a wild American strain of authoritarianism that has been alive on the far-right edge of our politics for the better part of a century. Before and even after our troops had begun fighting abroad in World War II, a clandestine network flooded the country with disinformation aimed at sapping the strength of the U.S. war effort and persuading Americans that our natural alliance was with the Axis, not against it. It was a sophisticated and shockingly well-funded campaign to undermine democratic institutions, promote antisemitism, and destroy citizens’ confidence in their elected leaders, with the ultimate goal of overthrowing the U.S. government and installing authoritarian rule.

While the scheme has been remembered in history—if at all—as the work of fringe players, in reality it involved a large number of some of the country’s most influential elected officials. Their interference in law enforcement efforts against the plot is a dark story of the rule of law bending and then breaking under the weight of political intimidation.

About Rachel Maddow

Rachel Maddow is host of the Emmy Award–winning Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drift and Blowout, and the New York Times bestselling co-author of Bag Man. Maddow received a bachelor’s degree in public policy from Stanford University and earned her doctorate in political science at Oxford University. She lives in New York City and Massachusetts with her partner, artist Susan Mikula.

This is a ticketed event. Your ticket price includes a hardcover copy of the book. There will be no signing and no signed copies available.

Please see below for an update on the rescheduling of this show:

Most unfortunately, Rachel Maddow tested positive for Covid, so the Sunday 10/29 event has been postponed. The event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 11/15 at 7:00pm. All current ticketholders will be automatically transferred to the Wednesday 11/15 show. The Academy of Music will process refunds for those who are unable to attend the 11/15 show. If you have any questions or would like to request a refund, please reach out to boxoffice@aomtheatre.com or call the box office at (413) 584-9032 X105.

The Academy will hold all shows at full capacity and this show will require no additional COVID precautions or requirements. Click here to read our health and safety policy. Fees always apply to purchase. Tickets can be purchased in person or over the phone Tuesday through Friday 3pm to 6pm. Tickets can also be purchased online at any time for no additional cost/fee. All Sales are final. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact the box office at boxoffice@aomtheatre.com or (413) 584-9032 X105.