Jason Blazakis

Jason Blazakis, a professor and director at the Center on Terrorism, discusses the U.S. charging two alleged antifa members with terrorism. He highlights the thin evidence linking suspects to a coherent group and critiques Trump's executive order, emphasizing its symbolic nature and potential risks to free speech. Blazakis warns that labeling movements as terrorist can threaten civil liberties and examines the political motivations behind such designations. He also reflects on the evolving nature of terrorism labels and their historical context.

Jason Blazakis, an expert on terrorism from the Middlebury Institute, joins to dissect Trump's rhetoric on left-wing terror. He argues that focusing solely on ideology overlooks mixed motivations behind radicalization. Blazakis sheds light on how online forums fuel extremism and highlights data showing minimal left-wing attacks. He warns that designating groups like Antifa could infringe on civil liberties and might be politically weaponized. Ultimately, he stresses the importance of preventive approaches over aggressive tactics in counterterrorism.

Former senior CIA officer discusses deep cover ops in the digital age, while an extremism expert explores QAnon as a national security threat. They also discuss the challenges of espionage in the digital age, the impact of technology on espionage activities, and the appeal of QAnon to intelligence officials.