Naomi Klein on her doppelganger (and yours)
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
The Influence and Reach of a Deplatformed Figure within Conservative Movements
Naomi Wolf's experience as a deplatformed figure on social media led her to gain insight into the world of Steve Bannon's podcast. Despite being publicly dismissed, she found that her influence had actually grown as she became a regular guest on the show. This unlikely alliance revealed why figures like Wolf are important, particularly for attracting white women voters who faced challenges during COVID. It also highlighted the power of emotions in conspiracy theories, as they may get the facts wrong but capture a sense of losing control over one's life.
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