Best Countering Violent Extremism Podcasts (2025)

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Mexican Cartels: the Unsolveable Problem with Stefano Ritondale 1:28:55

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Glitterpill Podcast Welcome to the Glitterpill Podcast, where we explore extremism, disinformation, and resilience with honesty, clarity, and heart. Each episode brings insights from researchers, practitioners, and cultural voices on how we navigate this moment in history without losing ourselves. In This Episode Stefano cuts through the noise to r…

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Glitterpill's Parade of Hope Special ft. Elsa Korinke 1:23:35

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Glitterpill Podcast – Choosing to Do Something Real in a Rainbow Randolph World with Elsa Korinke, Somatic Practitioner If you’ve spent one too many hours in “industry convenings” that feel more like a Broadway revival than a strategy session, this one’s for you. I sit down with Elsa Korinke, a somatic practitioner, to talk about what real healing …

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For The Love of Gar: A Conversation With Scott Payne 1:54:11

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🎙️Episode Description Welcome back to The Glitterpill Podcast, your go-to for high-stakes insight, psychological subversion, and resilience in the age of narrative warfare. I’m your host, Samantha Kutner. Today’s episode is essential listening for intel nerds, NATO analysts, and anyone tracking how domestic extremists are syncing up with foreign di…

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AGING LIKE A FINE WINE - Enrique Tarrio Interview I The Glitterpill Podcast I Episode 30 1:01:23

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🎙️ Aging Like a Fine Wine: A Historic Conversation with Enrique Tarrio & Samantha Kutner 🔥 A Pivotal Moment for Enrique Tarrio & the Future of Extremist Movements For the first time ever, Enrique Tarrio and Samantha Kutner sit down for a candid discussion about his next steps after the January 6th trial and the Proud Boys’ trademark loss to a histo…

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Keep Your Heart Intact Your Guide To February In The Glitterpill Community: 💖✨ 1:21:52

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About This Episode In this episode, we open with a powerful read from Leslie Jamison, a writer who understands the tension between feeling deeply and carrying on. Her words remind us that vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s part of how we survive. About The Glitterpill Community In the work we do—dissecting extremism, unraveling disinformation, and n…

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January's Kick Off Call In The Glitterpill Community 53:11

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✨ Welcome to The Glitterpill Community on Skool! Join us for a transformative January. Join Our Community 🎁 January Kick Off Transformational Conversations at Glitterpill 📚 Have you ever wondered how deep exploration of self and community interactions can change your life? At Glitterpill's January Kickoff, we’re all about uncovering subconscious pa…

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Making the Unconscious Conscious: Your Guide To January in the Glitterpill Community 1:19:10

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✨ Welcome to The Glitterpill Community on Skool! Join us for a transformative January. Join Our Community 🎁 Special Feature This month includes an exclusive alchemical office hours session with community member Emily Kugler. We'll explore this approach in depth during week 3, combining daily 15-20 minute practices to align your actions with your as…

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Ep. 15 Leena Malkki "Strengthening cooperation between researchers, policymakers and practitioners" 43:35

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In this episode Kai Brand-Jacobsen sits down with Dr. Lena Malkki, a leading expert in the field of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) and de-radicalisation. Together, they dive deep into the critical role of collaboration in these areas, highlighting how involving evaluators early in the process can bridge the gap between on-the-g…

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Ep. 14 Lotta Rahlf "Insights from country-comparative analysis of PCVE evaluation structures & capacities" 42:02

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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating research of Lotta Ralph, a doctoral candidate at the Peace Research Institute in Frankfurt, who is exploring the evaluation structures and capacities in preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE) across Europe. Lotta shares insights from her comprehensive study spanning 21 European countries, hi…

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EP 24 The Art of Discernment With Anya Katsevman 1:01:37

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In this episode, Anya and I engage in a spirited conversation about our experiences at The New York International Salsa Congress. We delve into personal growth through dance, explore the dynamic between trendy and timeless elements, and share invaluable advice from Anya Katsevman—a renowned trainer of champions. Our sponsor for this episode is Worl…

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Ep. 13 Kamala Chandrakirana "Grounding the Learning Journey in communities of practice" 1:11:41

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In this episode, we are joined by Kamala Chandrakirana, a distinguished human rights activist with extensive experience in gender equality and social justice. Kamala Chandrakirana discussed the inadequacies and biases prevalent in traditional monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practices, often led by so-called experts who lack contextual understanding…

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Ep. 12 Deepthy Menon "Feminist Thinking on Evaluation" 44:20

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In this episode we meet Deepthy Menon from Urgent Action Fund Asia and the Pacific, where she leads the Shifting Narratives and organisational learning initiatives. Deepthy brings a fresh perspective on reimagining feminist evaluation and reshaping power dynamics in the development sector. Deepthy delves into the core challenges and opportunities i…

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Ep. 11 Peter Muyshondt "What Practitioners Need from Evaluation A View from the Belgian Police" 51:22

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In this interview, Peter Muyshondt, Chief of Police in Rupel, Belgium, sheds light on the evaluation needs within the Belgian police force, particularly regarding their approach to radicalization prevention and intervention. Belgium's police system operates at both local and federal levels, with local police focusing on prevention and federal count…

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Ep. 10 Radar Advies "The RAN Peer and Self Review Manual for Exit Work" 36:28

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In this Knowledge Series interview, Fenna Keijzer and Maarten van de Donk discuss how organizations can effectively review their processes, learn from evaluations, and avoid the phenomenon known as "Evaluation Panic." Keijzer and van de Donk, both senior advisers at RadarAdvies, share insights from their work with "Exit" programs designed to help i…

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Ep. 9 Gazbiah Sans "Gendered Approaches to Evaluation How to Embed Gender Evaluation in Initiative Design" 1:17:39

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In this Knowledge Series interview, we delve into the expertise of Gazbiah SANS, Director of PCVE work, renowned for her extensive background in gender inclusion and mainstreaming within fragile and conflict-affected contexts. With over 15 years of experience, Gazbiah has notably collaborated with USAID on addressing Boko Haram issues in Cameroon a…

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Ep. 8 Kai Brand-Jacobsen "Designing Evidence-Based Initiatives in the PCVE realm" 43:36

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Kai Brand-Jacobsen, President of the Romanian Peace Institute (PATRIR) and Director of the Department of Peace Operations (DPO), shares his insights on designing evidence-based initiatives in the peacebuilding and conflict resolution realm. With over 25 years of experience, Brand-Jacobsen emphasizes the importance of grounding initiatives in robust…

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Ep. 7 Kai Brand-Jacobsen "Conducting Evidence-Based Evaluation in the PCVE and De-Radicalisation Fields" 46:58

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In an insightful interview, Kai Brand-Jacobsen, President of the Romanian Peace Institute and a seasoned expert in peacebuilding, emphasizes the critical need for evidence-based evaluation in the fields of Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) and de-radicalization. With over 25 years of experience, Brand-Jacobsen discusses the evolving r…

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Ep. 6 Sophie Ebbecke "Learning from the PrEval Experience" 12:26

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In the realm of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE), rigorous evaluation practices play a pivotal role in shaping effective strategies. Sophie Ebbecke, a Research Associate at the Global Public Policy Institute in Berlin, provides insights into the PrEval Initiative, focusing on advancing evaluation methodologies within P/CVE, civic…

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Ep. 5: Rut Bermejo Casado "Policy Evaluation: Challenges, Difficulties and What can be Improved" 34:34

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The interview focuses on the challenges and potential improvements in policy evaluation, particularly in the realm of preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) and de-radicalization (DeRad). Featuring Rut Bermejo Casado, an associate professor at University Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid, the discussion delves into the crucial role of policy e…

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Ep. 2: Michael Quinn Patton "How to Act on/and Make Sense of Evidence" 1:01:17

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In this Knowledge Series Interview, Michael Q. Patton, a trailblazer in the evaluation field and Founder and CEO of Utilization-Focused Evaluation, discusses the critical importance of interpretive capacity over mere data accuracy. With over five decades of experience and several influential books to his name, Patton emphasizes that the ability to …

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Ep. 3: Aileen Van Leewen "Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation in the Counter-Terrorism & P/CVE Fields" 30:47

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In this Knowledge Series interview, Aileen Van Leewen, an M&E Officer at the International Centre for Counterterrorism (ICCT), introduces the fundamentals of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) within the Counterterrorism and Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) fields. She highlights the importance of building a culture of evaluation to gai…

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Ep. 4: Norbert Leonhardmair "Gender, Ethical and Societal Aspects of Evaluation of P/CVE" 13:09

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In this episode, Norbert Leonhardmair, a researcher and project manager at the Vienna Centre for Social Security (VICESSE), discusses the critical role of gender, ethics, and societal aspects in the evaluation of preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) initiatives. The INDEED Project utilizes the Gender, Ethical, Legal, and Societal Asp…

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Ep. 1: Stephan Klose "Introduction to Evidence-Based Evaluation in the P/CVE and De-Radicalisation Fields." 28:55

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In this episode, Stephan Klose, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Brussels School of Governance, provided valuable insights into Evidence-Based Evaluation (EBE) within the fields of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) and de-radicalization. With extensive academic background including a PhD from VUB and an MA from Lund University, Kl…

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"Milk Duds" - J.D. Vance, Hillbilly Elegy & The Weirdness of The New Right 1:03:31

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Episode Description In this episode of The Glitterpill Podcast, we dive deep into the misconceptions and misrepresentations in JD Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy." Join us as we explore the rich cultural heritage of Appalachia, challenge the prevailing narratives, and discuss the broader socio-economic issues often overlooked. We'll also touch on the raw …

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Episode 22: The Brainwashing of my Dad with Jen Senko 1:20:27

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About This Episode In this insightful episode, Jen and I trace her father's complex journey through the rabbit hole of conservative mass media and his eventual return. Guided by the profound insight that “we don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are”, we utilize theories as lenses to interpret and understand new phenomena. We also discu…

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Underworld Journeys & Big Visions With Lovella Creative 47:26

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About This Episode Lovella has been a friend for many years. As a graphic and web designer, she has this remarkable ability to transform your concept into this fully fleshed-out vision for your website. In this episode, we talk about how we got into our work, the creative process, ways to overcome imposter syndrome through perspective-taking, and t…

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The Next Generation of Female Scholars: A Conversation With Kristine Bell 1:11:06

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Protecting democracy comes with elevating the status of women. In this episode, Samantha Kutner sits down with Kristine Bell, a Fulbright scholar and extremism researcher driven by her love for history and curiosity about national identity. Samantha with her knowledge of the industry and subject matter expertise fosters an open discussion, stimulat…

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19. Twilight Zone Politics with Nina Jankowicz 1:13:25

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In this episode of The Glitterpill podcast, Nina Jankowicz, who has held prominent roles in both the US and UK's information resilience organizations, shares her unique insights. She discusses her journey, from her early years in a Polish-American community to her experiences in community theater. Furthermore, she sheds light on her exposure to key…

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18. How To Be: Embracing the Glitterpill Community Theme for January 46:43

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[ ] Join Samantha and Ava as we dive into the exciting world of the revamped Glitter Pill community. Discover January's new offerings, including our book club, movie club, and well-being events. For our theme "How To Be," Ava drew inspiration from the obscure 2008 movie of the same name. Sam chose the book "Atomic Habits," which emphasizes forming …

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Episode 12: Looking to the Future of Countering Extremism and Terrorism 47:44

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In Episode 12, the final episode in this season of RUSI’s Decoding Counterterrorism, hosts Jessica White and Raffaello Pantucci are joined by Thomas Renard and Emily Winterbotham to discuss what counterterrorism might look like in the future. In an environment of shifting national security priorities, great power competition seems to be taking the …

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Episode 11: The Importance of Communication to Terrorism and Counterterrorism 50:25

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In Episode 11 of RUSI’s Decoding Counterterrorism, hosts Jessica White and Raffaello Pantucci are joined by Jared Shurin and Michael Jones to discuss the essential nature of communication to both terrorism itself and to efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism and terrorism. The fields of strategic communication and marketing have been deve…

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Episode 10: The Role of Youth in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism 46:03

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In Episode 10 of RUSI’s Decoding Counterterrorism, hosts Jessica White and Raffaello Pantucci are joined by Saji Prelis and Claudia Wallner to discuss the role youth have in preventing and countering violent extremism. Youth, often loosely seen as those aged somewhere between 15 and 35, have long been the target of efforts to prevent violent extrem…

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Episode 9: Preventing Violent Extremism with Resilience and Social Cohesion 45:07

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Hosts Jessica White and Raffaello Pantucci are joined by Gayatri Sahgal and Stijn Sieckelinck to discuss resilience in the context of preventing violent extremism, or what it means to try to ensure that individuals and communities can effectively resist radicalisation and recruitment or have the capacity to rebuild following these events. While ‘re…

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Episode 8: Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Using Mentorship 51:10

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Hosts Jessica White and Raffaello Pantucci are joined by Emily Winterbotham and Martine Zeuthen to discuss how and why mentorship efforts, often including a variety of supportive elements such as psycho-social or vocational mentorship, are one of the types of preventing and countering violent extremism approaches that maintain a positive track reco…

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Episode 7: The Role of Law Enforcement in Preventing Violent Extremism 47:06

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Hosts Jessica White and Raffaello Pantucci are joined by Martin Innes and Christopher Hockey to discuss the role police have in preventing and countering violent extremism. In this episode, we survey the two different contexts of the UK and Kenya, comparing the role of police in counterterrorism across the Global North and South. While police play …

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Episode 6: The Role of Public Health and its Model in Counterterrorism 49:28

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Hosts Jessica White and Raffaello Pantucci are joined by Jonathan Metzl and Michael Jones to discuss how the public health model – an epidemiological approach attempting to prevent or reduce a particular illness or social problem in a population by identifying risk indicators – has been applied in preventing and countering violent extremism. Michae…

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Episode 5: Deradicalisation, Disengagement, Rehabilitation and Reintegration 54:11

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Hosts Jessica White and Raffaello Pantucci are joined by Martine Zeuthen and James Khalil to talk about the types of countering violent extremism interventions addressed at people who have already been involved with violent extremism. Martine and James have a wealth of experience in supporting such efforts in the Global South, where countries grapp…

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Episode 4: Connections Between Development and Preventing Violent Extremism 45:46

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Hosts Jessica White and Raffaello Pantucci are joined by Simon Finley and Emily Winterbotham to discuss the opportunities and challenges where development efforts and preventing and countering violent extremism meet. The development field offers a range of interventions designed to respond to ongoing structural problems, such as systemic poverty an…

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17. Potemkin Villages With Benjamin Teitelbaum 1:03:19

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Episode Description Are you interested in gaining an inside perspective from two individuals who have unprecedented access to some of the major political players in global far right politics? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode, Samantha interviews Benjamin Teitelbaum, author of War For Eternity and fellow creative, about his unpreceden…

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Episode 3: The Role of Education and Teachers in Preventing Violent Extremism 47:09

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Hosts Jessica White and Raffaello Pantucci are joined by Claudia Wallner and Paul Thomas to explore efforts aimed at preventing and countering violent extremism within public education environments. Education systems offer an existing environment where tools that can be useful in preventing violent extremism are taught, such as critical thinking, d…

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16. Bread and Roses with Lily Baran 1:16:05

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In this sit down with my friend in activism and the arts Lily Baran (Instagram @findartinlife). Lily is a pillar of the Reno community, Black Wall Street Reno and The Hampton House Project (Instagram @hamptonhouseharden). She’s who has been making the city more just and equitable in Reno for many years as an activist and now with ACLU Nevada. We ta…

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Episode 2: How Conflict Environments Complicate Countering Violent Extremism 44:41

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Hosts Jessica White and Raffaello Pantucci are joined by Larry Attree and Christopher Hockey to discuss the challenges of implementing programming to prevent and counter violent extremism in active conflict zones. This conversation looks at the importance of thinking about violent extremism as one element of a wider conflict eco-system, with many o…

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Episode 1: Examining the Multi-Faceted Impacts of Gender on Counterterrorism 51:41

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To launch RUSI’s ‘Decoding Counterterrorism’ podcast, hosts Jessica White and Raffaello Pantucci are joined by Emily Winterbotham and Katherine Brown to delve into the complexity of gender in counterterrorism. Gender inequality can itself be a driver of violent extremism, and gendered dynamics of ideologies, radicalisation, recruitment and particip…

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Trailer: Welcome to RUSI’s Decoding Counterterrorism Podcast 1:46

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Exploring some of the key concepts in preventative counterterrorism work, drawing on global experience and RUSI research. Over the past few years, RUSI’s Terrorism and Conflict group has conducted multiple and extensive reviews of global preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) programmes, identifying what can work and what has not worke…

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DARVO-U Minisode 1. - An Intro to DARVO 1:40:14

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The purpose of DARVO U Miniseries is to have others take ownership of their sense of reality. This series will explain DARVO , and its impacts. We will learn from the experiences of people who have experienced DARVO. This first DARVO-U episode is an introduction as to exactly what DARVO is. To support this and more research efforts, visit our Patre…

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15. January 6th Office Hours With Enryka Christopher 1:04:06

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Show Notes OUR GUEST Enryka Christopher on Twitter: @futuredrryka and stay tuned for her website enrykachristopher.com TAKE THE GLITTERPILL Join Glitterpill community today for as little as $1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/m/taketheglitterpill OFFICE HOURS Office Hours Sessions For January and February https://calendly.com/glitterpill/60min?mont…

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14. The Holiday Episode 1:28:01

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Episode 14 Show Notes Intelligence work is exciting and traumatizing https://www.rand.org/blog/2022/11/intelligence-work-is-exciting-and-traumatizing.html?utm_campaign=&utm_content=1670082300&utm_medium=rand_social&utm_source=linkedin GNET Deconstructing the Jewesshttps://gnet-research.org/2022/12/06/deconstructing-the-jewess-an-exploration-of-gend…

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13. January 6th Hearings Debriefing and Conversation 1:11:59

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After the finaly January 6th hearing, I had a conversation with Chardon Murray about the hearings, our work with the committee, and our general research in the field together.

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12. Cancel Culture Syllabus 1:14:02

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Glitterpill Podcast Ep12: Cancel Culture Syllabus Part I - CANCEL CULTURE TERMINOLOGY Show Notes CLEMENTINE & JAY Fucking Cancelled Podcast - Hosted on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Radio Public, etc. https://fuckingcancelled.libsyn.com/ Fucking Cancelled on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Fuckingcancelled Clementine Morrigan’s Instagram https:/…

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11. Guided Healing Minisode Vagus Nerve Reset 58:47

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Show Notes: Apps referenced: https://mobile.va.gov/app/mindfulness-coach Vagus nerve reset: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/pecoach_app_public.asp Donate: https://www.patreon.com/taketheglitterpillBy The Glitterpill Podcast