Topic: Domestic Terrorists

2 chapters across the catalog

Peak Whiteness
Episode 1248 24:09 - 27:04

1248: Peak Whiteness

Andy Ngo on Portland Politics and Antifa

Journalist Andy Ngo discusses the political climate in Portland, noting that local politicians previously viewed Antifa as "folk heroes" but are now distancing themselves due to the high cost of property damage. Ngo argues that Democratic politicians struggle to condemn the group because they share similar ideological goals. The segment also addresses the legal complexities of Trump's effort to classify the group as domestic terrorists.

Podcast Award Nominees
Episode 147 55:35 - 59:02

147: Podcast Award Nominees

Domestic Terrorism Labeling, Joe Lieberman Investigation

The hosts discuss the emerging "homegrown terrorist" label being applied to Nidal Hasan and the potential for this terminology to be used against domestic groups. Senator Joe Lieberman's call for a Congressional investigation into the shooting is noted. They also speculate on the linguistic spin of the word "homegrown" in the context of future marijuana legalization.