Weird Little Guys
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Weird Little Guys is a weekly show about the worst people you’ve never heard of, taking you beyond the headlines to get to know the race warriors and aspiring terrorists trying to unravel the fabric of our society. Weaving together the origin stories of modern American white supremacist groups and the crimes that land their members in court, independent journalist Molly Conger exposes the monsters for what they really are - some weird guy. Whether they’re conspiring to build bombs or serving swastika shaped cookies at a dinner party, the weird little guys trying to destroy America are a little less scary with their masks off.
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Aug 14, 2024 • 9min
A Brief Reflection on 'Charlottesville'
Reflecting on the Charlottesville rally marks an important anniversary, highlighting its social and political aftermath. The discussion dives into the ideologies behind extremist groups, examining their historical roots. Personal stories illustrate the broader implications of violence and memory. A touching tribute reminds us to honor the lives lost, emphasizing love as a counter to hate. The conversation wraps up with a call for solidarity and awareness against societal darkness, promoting unity and hope for the future.
Aug 9, 2024 • 47min
Do We Really Need to Talk About Kevin?
Why do people keep posting that fake Voltaire quote and who is the pedophile who actually said it? Molly takes you back to the 90s, inside the Nazi compound where Kevin Strom started broadcasting a weekly antisemitic radio show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 8, 2024 • 12min
The Weird Little Guys Trying to Ruin Our Lives
Join host Molly Conger each week for a story about one of the aspiring little Führers of the suburbs, men whose actions altered the course of the lives of their victims, their families, and their communities… but whose stories are ultimately lost in the shuffle of too many middle American Hitlers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1, 2024 • 3min
Introducing: Weird Little Guys
Weird Little Guys is a weekly show that gives you an uncomfortably close look at the worst people you’ve never heard of. Molly Conger takes a closer look at the far right extremists trying to unravel the fabric of our society. It turns out, they’re all just some weird guy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
