

The Biden Reckoning Will Be Tweeted; plus, Interviewing Nazis with Elle Reeve
Jul 14, 2024
CNN commentator Elle Reeve discusses her new book 'Black Pill' on the podcast. Topics include white nationalism, alt-right radicalization, male loneliness, and the influence of social media on politics. The conversation also delves into the impact of online extremism and strategies for de-radicalization.
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Two Sides of the South
- Elle Reeve grew up in Atlanta and rural Tennessee, experiencing contrasting Southern cultures.
- This exposure helped her understand the complexities of American history and led her to investigate figures like Ben Garrison.
Origins of Extremism
- The Capitol rioters' ideology can be traced to Frederick Brennan, a teenager with brittle bone disease.
- Brennan's experiences with incel culture and psychedelics led him to create 8chan.
Naivete of Early Internet Platforms
- Early internet platforms believed unmoderated spaces fostered free speech.
- A decade later, it's clear that this belief was naive and contributed to online extremism.