Kathleen Ballou

Kathleen Ballou, an assistant professor of history at the University of Chicago and author of "Bring the War Home," dives into the chilling rise of the modern white power movement. She discusses how post-Vietnam War disillusionment transformed individuals into radical extremists. The podcast covers the evolution of domestic terrorism, the deep-seated ties between racism and anti-communism, and critical incidents like the Greensboro Rally. Ballou also highlights the amplification of these threats in today’s society, especially through social media.