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September 16, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode

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Cultural Inscription and Extremist Ideology

This chapter analyzes the unusual inscriptions found on bullets in the context of Charlie Kirk's death, linking them to cultural phenomena like the furry subculture and video games. It explores the impact of these messages on understanding the motivations of young extremists and their political ideologies, including accelerationism. Additionally, the narrative covers the aftermath of the incident and its representation in social media, examining the complexities of blame and the rise of public violence among radicalized youth.

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