Grooming for Hate: Online Radicalization and Neo-Nazism w/Jordan Green, Journalist

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] this gripping episode of Faithful Politics, political host Will Wright and faithful host Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with Jordan Green,  investigative correspondent for Raw Story. Green brings his extensive experience covering right-wing extremism  to the table, along with insights from his work featured in renowned publications like the Washington Post, Daily Beast, and The Nation. The episode takes a deep dive into the resurgence of neo-Nazi movements and their impact on contemporary society, shedding light on an uncomfortable truth: the ideology of the Nazis, far from being a relic of the past, continues to influence extremist groups today.The discussion ventures into the history and evolution of white supremacist movements in the United States, tracing their roots from the aftermath of World War II to their transformation into violent, revolutionary factions post-Vietnam War. Green highlights the Greensboro Massacre as a pivotal moment, revealing how these groups shifted from vigilante extensions of state power to entities bent on overthrowing the U.S. government. The conversation also explores the modern incarnation of these movements, particularly focusing on the 2119 Blood and Soil crew, a neo-Nazi group that exemplifies the dangerous ideologies and tactics of these extremist factions.Jordan Green’s detailed account of the radicalization process, facilitated by the internet, offers a stark warning about the ease with which young individuals can be drawn into these hate-fueled ideologies. The episode also delves into the challenges faced by law enforcement and society in countering these movements, highlighting the complex interplay between online radicalization, the spread of extremist ideologies, and the need for effective countermeasures.Article: Inside the neo-Nazi hate network grooming children for a race war Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2024/02/20/raw-story-neo-nazi-journalist-house/Columbia Journalism Review: https://www.cjr.org/the_media_today/qa_john_scott-railton_citizen_lab_pegasus.php?mc_cid=d9b7da966b&mc_eid=17a0e5468cPoynter: https://mailchi.mp/poynter/j5t7097pwd?e=ebf010e3cc Support Sarah Stankorb’s work and preorder Damned If She Does: Why Women Quit Church and What It Means for the Future of Religion, Releases September 15, 2026.  Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/112456/9798889837091Website: https://www.sarahstankorb.com/Support the showKeep the conversation going.Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, suggest a future guest, or connect with us directly?Visit our website:faithfulpoliticspodcast.comBrowse our bookstore, featuring books from many of our guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstoreSupport the show and help us keep these conversations going:patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPoliticsSubscribe for behind-the-scenes content, reflections, and updates:faithfulpolitics.substack.comContact the hosts:Josh Burtram, Faithful Host: [email protected] Wright, Political Host: [email protected] Faithful Politics:Instagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast