Fear and Fury
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Fear and Fury has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Daily Show (Feb 2026). The book is discussed as a gripping read that provides deep insight into the Bernie Goetz case and its implications for modern racial and social issues.
Fear and Fury: The Reagan Eighties, the Bernie Goetz Shootings, and the Rebirth of White Rage is a nonfiction book by Heather Ann Thompson. The book revisits the 1984 New York City Subway shooting, a significant moment in the history of New York City in which a middle-aged white man, Bernie Goetz, shot four black teenagers when one asked for five dollars on the subway. Thompson covers the incident through an analysis of white rage, connecting it to Reagan-era politics and present-day attitudes,
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on The Daily Show |
| Author | Heather Thompson |
| Published | 2023 |
| Subjects | Non-fiction, True Crime, Social Commentary |
| Genre | Non-fiction, True Crime, Social Commentary |
Who recommended Fear and Fury?
Fear and Fury came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Daily Show.