Maggie has a complicated discussion on extremism with Luke Baumgartner, a research fellow at George Washington University specializing in domestic violent extremism. They delve into the rise of right-wing violence in the U.S. and the dangerous rhetoric of the Great Replacement Theory, which falsely claims a conspiracy to replace white populations. Baumgartner highlights the role of unregulated platforms like 4chan and Telegram in fostering extremist ideologies. The conversation also touches on the concept of stochastic terrorism, where widespread hate speech statistically incites violence. Baumgartner gives this advice on engaging with those at risk of radicalization: Talk to them.

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