RedHanded Episode 376 - White Terror
Nov 21, 2024
Jacob Kushner, an investigative journalist and author of 'White Terror', delves into Germany's far-right extremism from the NSU trial to the repercussions of the Berlin Wall's collapse. He reveals how neo-Nazi terrorists operated with impunity, backed by law enforcement failures and a government reluctant to confront white supremacy. The discussion covers the rise of xenophobia, the shocking Rostock riots, and how historical hatred has evolved to affect modern immigrant communities. Kushner's insights expose the ongoing struggle against extremism in contemporary society.
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The Bank Robbery
- Two masked men robbed a German bank in 2011, pistol-whipping the manager and escaping with €72,000.
- A witness alerted police, leading to a shootout and the robbers' deaths inside their burning van.
Unveiling the Terrorists
- The robbers and an accomplice who set her apartment on fire were neo-Nazi terrorists.
- They had committed a decade-long campaign of violence against immigrants, unnoticed by authorities.
Post-War Germany's Struggle
- Post-WWII Germany faced the challenge of reintegrating a population with a Nazi past.
- Despite efforts to address national shame, lingering Nazi sentiments found new targets in immigrants.