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Elle Reeve Explains the Neo Nazis

Mar 10, 2025

Elle Reeve, a CNN journalist known for her investigative work on extremism, shares insights from her book, 'Black Pill.' She discusses the alarming radicalization pipelines that fuel neo-Nazi ideologies, revealing the enticement of marginalized individuals into toxic online communities. Reeve dives into the role of anti-Semitism in today's political landscape and reflects on the real-world impacts of online radicalization, including the intersection with incidents like Charlottesville. Her compelling narrative sheds light on the urgent challenges society faces regarding extremism.

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Elle Reeve's reporting highlights how online platforms like 4chan contribute to the radicalization and emergence of extremist ideologies in society.

The Trump administration's punitive measures against Columbia University illustrate the contentious intersection of free speech, activism, and political power in academia.

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Intro

2min

The Complexity of Student Protests at Columbia University

2min

Exploring Anti-Semitism and the Dark Rise of Extremism

4min

Digital Roots of Online Extremism

13min

Toxic Obsession and Online Radicalization

5min

Navigating Controversy: Newsom's Stance on Transgender Issues

5min

Fairness and Controversy in Sports

7min

On today’s Gist, journalist Elle Reeve discusses her new book, Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics, detailing her firsthand reporting on the radicalization pipelines fueling extremism. Plus, the Trump administration cracks down on Columbia University, and in the Spiel Gavin Newsom’s surprisingly conciliatory conversation with Charlie Kirk.

Produced by Corey Wara

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