Weird Little Guys

Ku Klux Kable Access TV

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Dec 5, 2024
Guest
J.B. Stoner
Guest
Tom Metzger
Tom Metzger, a prominent figure in the 1980s white supremacist movement, and J.B. Stoner, known for his deeply racist views, dive into the unsettling legacy of public access television. They discuss how their show, 'Race and Reason,' infiltrated local channels, spreading extremist ideologies. The conversation highlights a tense standoff involving the FBI and a fugitive Nazi, the complexities of funding for radical movements, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding free speech versus hate speech. Their insights shed light on the impact of televised propaganda on societal attitudes.
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ANECDOTE

The Order's Downfall

  • Robert Matthews, leader of the white supremacist terrorist group The Order, was involved in an armed standoff with the FBI.
  • After a firefight and house fire, Matthews died, and much of the $4 million stolen by The Order remained unaccounted for.
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Matthews's Cash Distribution

  • Robert Matthews distributed stolen money to various white supremacist figures and causes.
  • Recipients included Robert Miles, Frasier Glenn Miller, and William Luther Pierce.
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Metzger's TV Show

  • Tom Metzger, a Klan leader, used $300,000 from The Order to fund his public-access TV show, "Race and Reason".
  • The show, dedicated to "free speech", aired in various cities, sparking protests and legal battles.
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