Nut Country: Right-Wing Dallas and the Birth of the Southern Strategy

Nut Country: The Secret History of How a Group of Extreme Conservatives Remade the Republican Party in Their Own Image is a gripping and well-researched book that uncovers the fascinating history of how a powerful group of ultraconservatives transformed the Republican party in their own image.

Drawing direct lines from Dallas to DC, Miller's captivating history offers a fresh understanding of the rise of the new Republican Party and the apocalyptic language, conspiracy theories, and ideological rigidity that remain potent features of our politics today.

With a focus on the city of Dallas and its influential far-right businessmen, religious leaders, and political operatives, this book provides a detailed account of how these individuals developed a potent mix of hardline anticommunism, biblical literalism, and racism to generate a violent populism.

The result is a compelling narrative that sheds light on the dark underbelly of American politics and the ways in which extreme conservatism has shaped our political landscape.