Ryan Thorpe
Investigative reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press who went undercover to infiltrate The Base and relates his vetting and in-person meetup experiences in the episode.
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Dec 31, 2021 • 36min
S13: "White Hot Hate" E1: 'Save Your Race, Join The Base'
Journalist Ryan Thorpe goes undercover to infiltrate a white supremacist network. He explores the ideology of accelerationism, uncovers beliefs of The Base, and engages with extreme pro-white groups. He meets a self-proclaimed neo-Nazi, discusses sabotage plans, identifies responsible party, and has a conversation with Patrick about his military experience.
Oct 15, 2020 • 42min
Baseless: Part I
Rinaldo Nazaro, founder of the extremist group The Base, and investigative reporter Ryan Thorpe share chilling insights into a network plotting for a race war. Through secret recordings, they reveal how Nazaro recruits and trains members, often from military backgrounds, framing their mission as survivalist. Thorpe recounts his undercover journey into this paranoid world, detailing vetting processes and in-person meetings that exposed disturbing paramilitary plans. Together, they explore the alarming connections between The Base and other extremist groups.
