Matthew Williams, a criminology professor and author of "The Science of Hate," joins Neil Chakraborti, director of the Centre for Hate Studies, for a deep dive into hate crime in the UK. They reveal a staggering 252% rise in hate crimes from 2012 to 2023, emphasizing the dire consequences for victims and communities. The conversation covers the role of digital platforms in amplifying hate, the potential of humor as a counter-speech tool, and innovative uses of AI to combat online hate speech. Their insights shed light on urgent societal challenges.