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On today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Cynthia Miller-Ibriss, a Professor in the School of Public Affairs and in the School of Education at the American University in Washington, DC, where she is also the founding director and chief vision officer in the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL). She is the author of "Man-Up: The New Misogyny & the Rise of Violent Extremism," a book that covers the five strategies misogyny groups use to intimidate and oppress women and the LGBTQAI+ community, and strategies we can use to mitigate male-motivated violence.  

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Dr. Cynthia Miller-Ibriss's books 

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Dr. Cynthia Miller-Ibriss's Social Media / PERIL 

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On today's episode, I am joined by Chris Jenning, author of "End of Days: Ruby Ridge, The Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America, which documents the lead-up to the 1992 Ruby Ridge siege, which involved the Weaver family and Kevin Harris against the FBI. A standoff that lasted 11 days and ended the life of an officer, a mother, and a son. We revisit this event 32 years later and assess whether we learned anything about the far right since then. 

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Chris Jennings Book

• End of Days: Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America: Jennings, Chris: 9780316381949: Amazon.com: Books

Further Resources on Rudy Ridge

• Ruby Ridge Documentary: American Standoff | Retro Report | The New York Times
• The Untold Story of Ruby Ridge with Survivor Sara Weaver

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4. The Evolution of Far-Right Terrorism in the 21st Century w/ Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware
5. Undercover within the New Face of White Supremacy w/ Matson & Tawni Browning

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On today's episode, I am joined by Noelle Cook, an ethnographer and author of The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging, which explores the stories of two middle-aged white women in America, Tammy and Yvonne, and the psychosocial influences that led them down the path of QAnon conspiracy theories and insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. We discuss how identity, social media, and trauma informed their worldview, and learn about their take on Trump during the Epstein Investigation. 

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Noelle Cook's Book

1. The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging: Cook, Noelle: 9798889832423: Amazon.com: Books

Noelle Cook's Website / Social Media

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4. A Psychosocial Assessment of QAnon w/ Dr. Joseph Pierre
5. Here Comes the Storm: The Origins of QAnon w/ Mike Rothschild

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On today's episode, Emmy-nominated producer and author Nora Neus joins the podcast to discuss her new book "24 Hours at The Capitol: An Oral History of the January 6th Insurrection," which documents the testimony of Capitol Hill police officers, lawmakers, and extremism researchers that experience and foresaw the events of J6. We also cover the state of the Trump administration and its path towards fascism. 

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Nora Neus Books

1. 24 Hours at the Capitol: An Oral History of the January 6th Insurrection: Neus, Nora: 9780807020623: Amazon.com: Books
2. 24 Hours in Charlottesville: An Oral History of the Stand Against White Supremacy: Neus, Nora: 9780807011928: Amazon.com: Books

Nora Neus Website / Social Media 

1. Nora Neus | Freelance Journalist
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4. Here Comes the Storm: The Origins of QAnon w/ Mike Rothschild

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On today's episode, I am joined by Robbie Parker, the father of Emilie Parker, who tragically lost her life at the age of 6 at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14th, 2012. We discuss his book, A Father's Fight: Taking on Alex Jones and Reclaiming the Truth About Sandy Hook, which covers his journey in addressing the trauma of losing a child, his own childhood trauma, and his journey towards peace while taking on Alex Jones in court. 

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On today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Nathan Brooks, a forensic psychologist who specializes in complex offending behaviors, threat assessment, and target violence. We cover his 2025 book "Mass Casualty: The Rise of Lone Actors, which examines the psychosocial elements that contribute to political violence and mass shootings. Recommendations are given to help neighbors, friends, and families detect radicalization before it's too late. 

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Nathan Brooks Book

Mass Casualty: The Rise of Lone Actors: Brooks, Dr Nathan: 9780473749996: Amazon.com: Books

Nathan Brooks Social Media

• Forensic Psychology | Dr Nathan Brooks
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On today's episode, I am joined by Katherine Stewart, a journalist and author of "Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement To Destroy American Democracy." We cover the donors and strategies that are behind the Christian Nationalist movement, as well as assess how Trump's presidency has benefited from this far-right philosophy. 

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Katherine Stewart Books

• Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy: Stewart, Katherine: 9781635578546: Amazon.com: Books
• The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism: Katherine Stewart: Bloomsbury Publishing - Bloomsbury
• The Good News Club: The Christian Right's Stealth Assault on America's Children: Stewart, Katherine: 9781586488437: Amazon.com: Books

Katherine Stewart's Social Media

• Katherine Stewart | Home
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• Katherine Stewart | Substack

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On today's episode, Jacob Ware from the Council on Foreign Relations returns to discuss the state of U.S. domestic terrorism after the 2024 U.S. Elections. We cover whether the definition of terrorism has been weaponized against marginalized communities by the Trump administration, and debate on whether the charges against Luigi Mangione can be considered terroristic. 

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Jacob Ware's Social Media

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Jacob Ware's Lawfare Article 

• Luigi Mangione and the Making of a ‘Terrorist’ | Lawfare

Jacob Ware's Book

• God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America (A Council on Foreign Relations Book): Hoffman, Bruce, Ware, Jacob: 9780231211222: Amazon.com: Books

The Social Chemist Substack Articles

• Can Liberals differentiate between terrorism and advocacy in the case of Luigi Mangione?
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On today's episode, I am joined by Peter Beinart, a professor of journalism and political science at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York and author of "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza". A book that assesses how the Zionist movement has rationalized the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza after the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel, and why the current Israeli policies towards Palestine are contributing to the next generation of jihadist terrorists. 

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Peter Beinart's Book

Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning: Beinart, Peter: 9780593803899: Amazon.com: Books

Peter Beinart's Substack/Social Media

• The Beinart Notebook | Peter Beinart | Substack
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On today's episode, I am joined by Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, to discuss her new book, "How to End Christian Nationalism," where she covers the eight steps you can take to help fight against the influence of Christian Supremacy in U.S politics.  

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Amanda Tyler's Book

• How to End Christian Nationalism: Tyler, Amanda: 9781506498287: Amazon.com: Books

Amanda Tyler Social Media

• Amanda Tyler (@AmandaTylerBJC) / X
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Baptist Joint Committee Website / Petition 

• Home - BJC
• Statement from Christians Against Christian Nationalism — Christians Against Christian Nationalism

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