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Jul 17, 2024 44 min

America's Darkest Corners

from Rick Wilson's The Enemies List Hosted by Black Pearl Studios

The darkest corners of American society are bred on the internet. In this episode Rick is joined by journalist and author Elle Reeve to discuss her new book, "Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics." They dive into the rise of far-right extremism, the origins and impacts of 4chan and 8chan, and the evolution of white nationalist movements. Elle shares her firsthand experiences and insights into the cultural and political influence of online troll communities, the disturbing realities behind QAnon, and the personal toll on individuals drawn into these extremist ideologies. Elle's book, "Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics," available now. Timestamps: (00:03:37) Black Pill (00:10:22) When did Richard Spencer "hit the wall"? (00:16:14) The far right and hyper masculinity (00:20:17) Q Anon Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square

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