Michael Spies

Michael Spies, a journalist from The Trace, investigates the troubling rise of right-wing extremism in America. He discusses the alarming case of Ian Rogers and his plot against democratic institutions. The conversation reveals the NRA's troubling promotion of replacement theory and its role in escalating political violence. Spies also sheds light on the dangerous gun market and the rise of armed communities. The intertwined relationship between military recruitment and right-wing ideology raises significant concerns about America's future trajectory.