The FBI's Preparedness to Combat Right-Wing Extremism

The podcast episode explores whether the FBI is adequately prepared to address the threat of right-wing extremism and potential violent attacks. The discussion highlights the FBI's prior failures in preventing the January 6th Capitol riot and raises questions about their ability to thwart future plots by right-wing extremists. The guest, Ali Winston, a reporter covering criminal justice and extremism, discusses the FBI's increased attention to right-wing groups since 2018, especially following incidents like the Tree of Life massacre and the Christchurch shooting. Winston mentions the significant rise in domestic terrorism investigations, with a focus on right-wing extremism. However, the recent events, such as the January 6th attack, have proven that there is still much work to be done.