Just this week, the FBI announced a planned terrorist attack in California that it intercepted and thwarted. The suspects are in custody and facing federal charges, but the details of the plot are shocking and unsettling. This planned attack goes far deeper than a random act of violence or extremism. It shows us that ideas, beliefs, and ideologies matter.

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For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/the-terrorist-attack-california-nearly-faced

Timestamps:

00:00 – 03:14 What Happened?

03:15 – 09:37 What Caused This?

09:38 – 17:38 Ideology & Policy Matter

17:39 – 18:24 Merry Christmas! No Show Next Week