

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.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Recruitment of the Right: Youth Activism Explored
04:34 • 21min
Navigating the Nuances of Cult Labels
25:54 • 2min
Unpacking Conservative Youth Activism
27:49 • 11min
Journalism Camp Chronicles
38:51 • 7min
Youth in Conservative Activism
45:43 • 16min
The Algorithmic Recruitment: Young Minds and Conservative Movements
01:01:42 • 12min
Exploring Right-Wing Youth Activism and Celebrity Culture
01:14:00 • 4min