J.M. Berger discusses his new paper "Extremist Construction of Identity: How Escalating Demands for Legitmacy Shape and Define In-Group and Out-Group Dynamics"

J.M. Berger is a researcher and analyst covering violent extremism, whose previous works include ISIS: State of Terror and Jihad Joe: Americans Who Go to War in the Name of Islam.

The interview today was conducted by Chelsea Daymon, and show is produced by Chelsea Daymon and Sina Kashefipour.

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Jeff Giesea discusses his papers "Hacking Hearts and Minds: How Memetic Warfare is Transforming Cyberwar" and "It's Time to Embrace Memetic Warfare"

Davi Ottenheimer discusses the ethics of big data, machine learning, information security, and software development. Davi's work and blog can found at Flying Penguin.

Louisa Tarras-Wahlberg discusses ISIS propaganda towards women.

You can read her paper and analysis here:

Seven Promises of ISIS to its Female Recruits

Promises of Paradise: IS Propaganda towards Women

Hilary Matfess discusses women and Boko Haram.

Some of Hilary's work can be found below:

The Wives of Boko Haram: The women who willingly married militants

Joint article with Dr. Mia Bloom:

Women as Symbols and Swords in Boko Haram's Terror

'Bad Blood' (a report that Hilary mentioned in the talk).

J.M. Berger celebrates our 200th Episode by discussing his recent work on 'The Turner Diaries' and White Nationalism.

J.M. Berger celebrates our 200th Episode by discussing his recent work on 'The Turner Diaries' and White Nationalism.

You can find his work on the subject below:
The Turner Legacy: The Storied Origins and Enduring Impact of White Nationalism's Deadly Bible

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Also check out his World Gone Wrong blog.