Tucker Carlson resembles Father Charles E. Coughlin, who was influential in the 1930s. Coughlin, born in Canada, promoted a toxic form of hatred and antisemitism through his radio show, reaching about 30 million Americans weekly—approximately one-quarter of the U.S. population at that time.

Coughlin's racism primarily targeted Jews, whom he did not view as truly American. He spread conspiracy theories linking Jews to financial control, especially during the economic turmoil following the 1929 financial collapse and the Great Depression. As the decade progressed, he increasingly admired fascism, criticizing democracy and praising Mussolini.

Despite calls for the Catholic Church to silence him, Coughlin continued his broadcasts, as only his supportive bishop had the authority to take action. He denied accusations of antisemitism, yet still spoke positively about Hitler and Mussolini.

In 1938, Coughlin addressed an audience of 18,000 at Madison Square Garden and published the notorious forgery "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion" in his newsletter. During a November sermon, he infamously blamed Jewish victims for the violence of Kristallnacht, claiming they deserved punishment.

Coughlin remained influential until 1942, when, finally, a new bishop in Detroit ordered him to stop broadcasting