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Fear and Fury: Heather Ann Thompson in conversation with Summer Lacey

Heather Ann Thompson

in conversation with Summer Lacey

February 24, 2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Heather Ann Thompson is joined by ACLU of Southern California’s criminal justice director Summer Lacey to chat about Thompson’s new book Fear and Fury: The Reagan Eighties, the Bernie Goetz Shootings, and the Rebirth of White Rage. Shedding new light on the social and political conditions which set the stage for the infamous New York subway shooting of 1984, Thompson masterfully explores a throughline that connects Goetz to “the America of President Donald Trump.” This comprehensive telling of historical events provides another perspective as we consider the issues gripping our nation today.

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As President and CEO of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA), Stacy Lieberman is an innovative and inclusive leader whose career dwells at the intersection of arts and culture, lifelong learning, storytelling, and equitable access. Stacy guides the Foundation’s philanthropic and public-facing priorities to serve the Los Angeles Public Library, embracing the notion that libraries are beacons of democracy where everyone is welcome. She works intentionally with community leaders, donors, and internal and external strategic partners to raise awareness and resources for the Library and its life-changing initiatives.

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