Pete Reads 'Crying Wolf: Hate Crime Hoaxes in America' by Laird Wilcox - Part 2

Laird Wilcox, author and noted researcher on extremism, dives deep into the complexities of hate crime hoaxes in America. He critiques government responses to hate groups and unraveled the sensationalist media's role in distorting public perception. Wilcox raises ethical questions surrounding the tactics of the Southern Poverty Law Center and reflects on the unintended consequences of hate crime legislation. The conversation reveals the intricacies of assessing extremist groups and the biases that shape our understanding of hate in society.