“The Infernal Machine” Author on Power, Polarization and Political Violence
Season 2024
Episode 6232
About the Episode
Another, earlier, time of extremist turmoil occurred in New York in the early 20th century, when violent anarchists threatened the established order. This phenomenon is the focus of Steven Johnson's new book, "The Infernal Machine." He discusses it with Walter Isaacson.
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