

#829: Chatting with Talia Lavin
Jul 15, 2023
Author Talia Lavin discusses infiltrating extremist spaces, including a white supremacist dating site and an incel community. They explore the portrayal of white supremacists as ordinary people, the misogyny in online harassment, and the shifting political climate. They also touch on reproductive freedom and de-radicalization before promoting their book 'Culture Warlords' and 'The Sword and the Sandwich' newsletter.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Discussing the Timeline and Experiences of Writing 'Culture Warlords'
02:36 • 3min
Infiltrating a White Supremacist Dating Site
05:39 • 4min
Exploring the Banality of Evil in Mainstream Coverage
09:45 • 2min
Infiltrating an Incel Community
11:41 • 15min
Misogyny and Online Harassment
26:15 • 17min
Shifting Political Climate and Decision to Stop Undercover Work
43:13 • 14min
Reproductive Freedom and Misogyny
57:21 • 20min
Rescuing and De-radicalizing Believers
01:17:43 • 15min
Promoting 'Culture Warlords' book and 'The Sword and the Sandwich' newsletter
01:32:45 • 2min