Mud, Blood, and Ghosts

In Mud, Blood, and Ghosts, Julie Carr delves into the complexities of populism, tracing its roots within the context of her own family history on the American Great Plains. By exploring the life of her great-grandfather, Omer Madison Kem, a Nebraska Populist and eugenicist, Carr uncovers the intricate connections between agrarian populism, spiritualism, and the undercurrents of racism and exclusion. The audiobook presents crucial narratives of Indigenous resistance, radical feminism, and the dark histories that inform contemporary populist movements, ultimately questioning how to honor the Populists’ vision for a just economy while confronting the oppressive barriers they upheld.