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Trump's Legacy: Violence in American Elections

2024/9/13
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Peter Simi, a sociology professor and expert in extremism, discusses the alarming rise of white supremacy in the U.S., highlighting its evolution from the overt image of the Klan to a slick, social media-driven force.
  • White supremacist groups are gaining ground and pose a significant threat to democracy.
  • The movement has shifted from overt displays like the KKK to a more polished, social media-driven approach.
  • The internet and gaming subcultures are key pipelines for recruitment.

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Rick talks to Peter Simi, a sociology professor and expert in extremism, about the alarming rise of white supremacy in the U.S., where the movement has evolved from the overt image of the Klan to a slick, social media-driven force. Simi highlights how figures like Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson amplify these ideologies and how younger generations are being recruited online. He emphasizes the need for intervention programs to help individuals leave the movement and combat its growing influence.

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