Ep. 8 - Is Qanon far-right?
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Matt and Lach continue to examine Qanon, asking whether it qualifies as far-right and focusing on authoritarianism, totalitarianism and racism in the movement. Metaphors consume the podcast and branches of the rabbit-hole include the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Links:
Nasa is a civilian agency (inextricably linked to the military since its founding):
Would a Space Force mean the end of NASA? (theconversation.com)
An even worse experience of “We’re not gonna take it”:
Trump - We're not going to take it - Tribute (ugetube.com)
The Oprah Winfrey arrest conspiracy theory:
Fact Check-False QAnon claims that Oprah is wearing an ankle monitor during interview | Reuters
In their own words, The Proud Boys espouse anti-racism as a key belief but also state that they are “Western chauvinists.” Racist and hateful comments from members are collected in the link below:
Proud Boys | Southern Poverty Law Center (splcenter.org)
Talia Lavin’s Culture Warlords:
Culture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy by Talia Lavin | Goodreads
Natalie Wynn describes techniques employed by white-supremacists to conceal their agenda:
Decrypting the Alt-Right: How to Recognize a F@scist | ContraPoints - YouTube
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