Ali Breland, a Staff writer at The Atlantic specializing in internet, politics, and tech, delves into the shocking online reactions to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He discusses the troubling support for the alleged shooter, highlighting systemic inequalities in healthcare. The conversation also touches on the recent acquittal of Daniel Penny and how these incidents reflect a disturbing trend of vigilante justice in America. Breland’s insights reveal deep-rooted issues in political discourse and public sentiment surrounding violence.

In this enlightening discussion, Ali Breland, a staff writer for The Atlantic, dives into the public's polarized reactions to the shocking murder of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He explores why some people are celebrating the suspected killer, Luigi Mangione, viewing him almost as a folk hero. Breland highlights a societal shift towards accepting political violence and the complex emotions of desperation and rage driving these sentiments. The conversation probes deeper into issues of accountability in healthcare and broader implications for American society.

Journalist Ali Breland discusses QAnon's mission to expose pedophiles, reactions to Trump's legal troubles, film conspiracy controversies, and allegations of a media outlet's money laundering. The podcast explores the cultural impact of QAnon, parallels to the satanic panic, and reactionary tactics in obstructing discussions on sensitive topics like gender-affirming care.

Ali Breland, a journalist at Mother Jones who has written on crypto and politics, discusses his experience at a Praxis sponsored party in NYC, interviews with ex-employees about the founder's fascist sympathies, and how they target 'cool kids'. They also explore applying for a citizenship and question Praxis' connections to far-right figures.

Since 2012, Germany has accepted more refugees than any other country in Europe aside from Turkey. The German government has dispersed these asylum seekers and other immigrants throughout the country, a policy roundly celebrated by refugee activists and governments alike. But as reporter Ali Breland recently wrote in the New Republic, “[T]hese seemingly well-intentioned policies have created dangerous situations where people of color are forced to reside in regions that may be hostile to their presence, and where they face greater threats from neo-Nazis and fascists.”Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien sat down with Ali, a reporter at Mother Jones covering internet disinformation, technology, race, and politics, to discuss his article and reporting trip to Germany. They discussed the roots of the current neo-Nazi resurgence there, the dark side of Germany’s lauded refugee resettlement program, and why the country might be a warning sign for the rest of Europe. They also discussed parallels between the far right movements in Germany and the United States. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.