White Hot Hate: Agent Pale Horse

Season 2, Episode 1: The Insider

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Mar 25, 2025
An undercover FBI agent navigates a perilous meeting with a notorious neo-Nazi group, The Base, showcasing the stark realities of infiltrating extremist circles. The tension escalates as he adopts a false identity, highlighting the dangers and moral dilemmas faced by operatives in such operations. Shocking encounters reveal the alarming recruitment tactics used to draw in vulnerable youth, while personal stories unravel the emotional struggles experienced by families connected to these ideologies. The chilling atmosphere exposes the urgent need for societal awareness of extremism.
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Undercover Infiltration

  • Scott, an undercover FBI agent, infiltrated the white supremacist group The Base.
  • He met with members in Rome, Georgia, after a phone interview and passing a vetting process.
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Journalist's Exposé

  • Reporter Ryan Thorpe infiltrated The Base in Winnipeg and exposed Patrick Matthews, a Canadian reservist.
  • Matthews, trained in explosives, disappeared after the report, prompting a manhunt.
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Unexpected Encounter

  • While undercover, Scott discovered Patrick Matthews at a training camp in Georgia.
  • Matthews was using a new call sign, "Punished Snake," while on the run.
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