About the Book: In When the Clock Broke, John Ganz examines the early 1990s in America, a period that, contrary to expectations of a “kinder, gentler” post-Cold War era, was marked by economic hardship, rising anger, and domestic strife. Ganz explores how figures like David Duke, Pat Buchanan, and Ross Perot, along with the rise of right-wing talk radio and conspiracy theories, laid the groundwork for the polarization and extremism that characterize contemporary American politics. Through a detailed analysis of these developments, Ganz argues that the 1990s were not a time of stability but a precursor to the political turbulence that followed, highlighting the enduring impact of this era on today’s political landscape