What's the Matter with Kansas? A Lecture (Abridged) Audiobook

" a good book that should fill you with information, a chuckle or two and perhaps a deep sense of outrage at how America lost its mind "

" That explains a lot, and absolutely nothing all at the same time. Right-wing arguments do not make sense to me -- morals are one thing, complete detrimental ignorance is another (of course, that comment is coming from a Liberal Elitist). "

" Excellent and engaging history of the political changes in Kansas. Good insight as to why the middle of America is the way it is. "

" A little dry at times, but mostly hilarious with tidbits of edible political satire. The author grew up in what he now derides as an unfounded place, at least in relation to the ideology. The Cons and the Mods have a heck of a time one-upping each other and it's fun to watch it all played out from a distance. See our elementary phrases and sticking to one point helped shape a movement that swept the country so to speak. "

" It was a good read especially as I am from the area he focuses on. However, since it is several years old, it is almost irrelevant. "

" Does a good job explaining why republicans control the bible belt ...i found it a little slow at times... "

" Passionate and compelling for sure, but I feel that the tone, especially toward the end, is sometimes snide enough to obscure some of Frank's research (which is exhaustive) and arguments. "

" Interesting, but also scary and depressing, especially when he talks about the anti-intellectualism at the heart of much of the current conservative movement. "

" This book IS interesting. It is a bit strong and a bit self righteous but Thomas Frank has some good points. "

" If Joe Sixpack thinks the Republican elites give two shits about him, he should read this book. "

" It is weird to me how the composition and platforms of political parties change over the years. A frightening thing that the author points out is how some parties are perceived as helping the independent business owner when they are instead passing laws that hurt them. Creepy. "

" Good book about a horrible phenomena. "

" A little dated when read in 2013 but in many ways still relevant. A classic political text. "

" Great political history of my home state. :) "

" It's a great story, but he doesn't know the half of it. "

" This book is a good read for those who are interested in political history and how time can change the pollitical landscape of a state. "

" Excellent analysis of what's wrong with this country! "

" Clear, interesting look on the evolution of the right, and hown the mid-west was transformed. Surprisingly easy to read. "

" I think this book might have been wrong - I trust the American people again (for now!!) "

" Somewhat dated, but still really enjoyed his analysis. "

" Makes some good points, but makes them over and over again. Moral of the story: everything is the hippies fault. "

" Great book ... insightful, historically informed and thought provoking. "

" a little repetitive, but informative and engaging. clearly this is lefty propaganda, but that's what i wanted to read when i picked it up. "

" A book that answers the question of how the Republican party gets low- and middle-class Americans to vote against their own best interests. "

" Great analysis of socially conservative democrats who left the Democratic Party when their interests were abandoned by Democrats supporting "free trade" policies, like President Clinton. "

" This book will drive republicans crazy, but it's interesting "

" A good look at the epically fucked up heartland of America... "

" This book does not give me hope for the future of civilization. "

" Does a good job explaining why republicans control the bible belt ...i found it a little slow at times... "

" The first half of the book was really interesting. The second half was largely repetitive. "

" Incisive, multi-faceted look at the politics of backlash and reaction that seized the once-dominant (and radical) liberal bloc in Kansas and turned it on its head.An important look at the aikido of modern politics. "

" Clever book on how the right has used the language of the radical to distract the working class from economic issues by confusing them with newer issues. "

" While I wish Frank would have spent more time describing what Democrats have done wrong and how they can remedy their mistakes, I found What's the Matter with Kansas? to be a disturbingly accurate portrayal of much of the Midwest. "