Topic: Counter Radicalization

The Department of Homeland Security and the DOJ are working with international partners to enhance "counter-radicalization" and border security. These programs encourage local communities and religious leaders to identify and report "suspicious behaviors," which the hosts liken to historical state spying programs.

White House counter-terrorism advisor Lisa Monaco appeared on PBS with Gwen Ifill to discuss identifying radicalized individuals within local communities. Monaco advocates for a "comprehensive prevention model" where parents, teachers, and religious leaders monitor children for behavioral changes. The hosts critique the proposal as a form of state-sponsored surveillance that encourages citizens to report their neighbors and family members to the government.