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Bunker USA: The evolution of America's far right extremists
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Right wing extremists are often considered lone wolves. But platforms like 4chan have made it easier than ever for extremist communities to grow. Alex Andreou speaks to best-selling author Jeffrey Toobin about his latest book, Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism, which explores the connection between the Oklahoma City bomber and the rise of modern day far right extremism.
- “It’s easy for extremists to find each other. That plot to kidnap the governor of Michigan was hatched over Facebook chat.”
- “The federal government has not done enough to challenge the idea that all terrorists are Islamic radicals.”
- “McVeigh did act alone, but he was part of a larger political force in the US.”
Book Link:
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Homegrown/Jeffrey-Toobin/9781668013571
Written and presented by Alex Andreou. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio editor: Alex Rees. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.
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