The Gist Trump Loves Women and Many Other Things
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Mar 28, 2025 Political humor takes a turn as contradictions in a notable figure's remarks about women are dissected. The complex case of a detained Tufts student raises questions about activism and free speech. An undercover operation reveals unsettling truths about neo-Nazi groups in America. Hear about the dark world of murder-for-hire contracts and the chilling realities behind extremist ideologies like accelerationism. A compelling mix of serious issues and engaging narratives keeps the conversation both thought-provoking and captivating.
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Hitman Cameos
- Scott Payne, a former FBI agent, sometimes did quick undercover roles as a hitman.
- These roles, called cameos, were based on real hitmen and involved understanding the client's needs and payment.
The Base and Accelerationism
- The Base, a neo-Nazi group infiltrated by Payne, focuses on accelerationism, aiming to hasten societal collapse.
- They plan to establish an ethno-state through guerilla warfare tactics and incite a race war.
Building Informants
- Payne investigated a white supremacist for 1.5 years but found no federal-level crimes.
- He then approached the individual overtly, offering to help if he saw any dangerous activity, thus building a relationship.
