Stuart Wexler

Stuart Wexler, an expert on religious terrorism and extremist movements, dives into America's dark past. He discusses the origins of the National States Rights Party, its façade of anti-integration politics, and the alarming reach during the turbulent 1964 election. Wexler links British Israelism to Christian Identity movements, exposing how these ideologies fueled white supremacy and xenophobia in America. He also highlights the role of radio in spreading anti-Semitism and reviews the troubling connections between law enforcement and extremist groups.

Stuart Wexler, a historian and author of "America's Secret Jihad," dives deep into the turbulent era of the Christian Identity Movement. He sheds light on Wesley Swift's 'zero hour' sermon, linking the chaos at Ole Miss to an apocalyptic race war. The discussion covers the violent backlash against James Meredith's integration and Reverend Oren Petito's incendiary influence. Wexler also explores how figures like Martin Luther King Jr. were targeted by extremists and links the Cuban Missile Crisis to white supremacist apocalyptic visions.

Stuart Wexler, an accomplished author and historian specializing in religiously motivated political violence, dives deep into America's troubling history of domestic terrorism. He discusses the failed goals of 1950s synagogue bombings aimed at igniting a race war. Wexler sheds light on the rise of the Confederate Underground and the unholy trinity of extremists, including J.B. Stoner, while revealing their connections to modern issues like anti-Asian hate during the COVID pandemic. His insights offer a chilling look at how the past informs present and future threats.