The Cult of Conservative Youth Activism

Jul 30, 2024

Tina Nguyen, a Puck reporter and author of The MAGA Diaries, shares her firsthand experiences from her time in conservative youth activism. She discusses how recruitment strategies mirror cult behaviors, revealing the structured networks that draw young people into the MAGA movement. The conversation dives into the influence of social media algorithms that subtly shift perspectives over time. Nguyen also contrasts right-wing tactics with historical left movements, emphasizing the complex dynamics at play in the current political landscape.