

Lawfare Daily: Elle Reeve on "Black Pill" and Alt-Right Internet Culture
Dec 17, 2024
Elle Reeve, a CNN correspondent known for her deep dive into right-wing extremism, discusses her investigative work surrounding alt-right internet culture and her book, "Black Pill." She shares chilling insights from the Charlottesville rally and the aftermath of January 6th. The conversation unpacks toxic online subcultures, the psychological pull of extremist ideologies, and the troubling experiences of women within these movements. Reeve emphasizes the importance of dialogue to combat these harmful ideologies and engage in civic change.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
From 4chan to 8chan: The Birth of a Toxic Subculture
02:26 • 8min
Unpacking Online Ideologies and Extremism
10:00 • 22min
Navigating the Dark Side of Online Culture
32:22 • 9min
Exploring the Dark Side of Alt-Right Culture and Women's Experiences
40:56 • 4min
Unraveling Chaos: The Charlottesville Rally and Its Aftermath
44:46 • 24min
Confronting Alt-Right Culture and the Need for Dialogue
01:08:57 • 2min