Brian Levin

founding director, Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism, California State University, San Bernardino

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Brian Levin on KCRW

The suspect in the bombing of a Palm Springs fertility clinic held views that were against human procreation. He likely suffered from “profound psychological distress.”

What motivated the Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber?

The suspect in the bombing of a Palm Springs fertility clinic held views that were against human procreation. He likely suffered from “profound psychological distress.”

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It appears that Republican Leonard Moty will be recalled from Shasta County’s Board of Supervisors, and be replaced by a militia-backed candidate.

Has a militia succeeded in ousting a supervisor in Shasta County?

It appears that Republican Leonard Moty will be recalled from Shasta County’s Board of Supervisors, and be replaced by a militia-backed candidate.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

One person was shot and killed in Portland during a violent clash between Trump supporters and counter protesters over the weekend.

Social media’s role in organizing Trump supporters to confront protestors in Kenosha and Portland

One person was shot and killed in Portland during a violent clash between Trump supporters and counter protesters over the weekend.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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