About this episode

Devin Thomas O’Shea discusses his book on the Veiled Prophet society and its implications in St. Louis history.

NOW UNLOCKED! Devin Thomas O’Shea returns to discuss his book on St. Louis’ notorious Veiled Prophet society. We look at St. Louis history as a microcosm of America, the interwoven history of labor & racial suppression, Parade Politics, the public mystification of white supremacy, and how modern secret societies forget to have a little fun with it. Find Devin’s book The Veiled Prophet here and wherever you buy books: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2770-the-veiled-prophet

People in this episode

Guest: Devin Thomas O’Shea

Topics covered

• St. Louis history
• labor suppression
• racial suppression
• white supremacy
• secret societies
• Parade Politics

Keywords

• Veiled Prophet
• St. Louis
• labor
• racial suppression
• white supremacy
• secret societies
• Parade Politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Veiled Prophet society

Books & works: The Veiled Prophet

Places: St. Louis

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