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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    The link between the military, white supremacy, and violence

    Coast Guard Lieutenant Christopher P. Hasson was arrested last week. He was a self-described white nationalist. He had plans to kill a long list of prominent Democratic politicians and high-profile journalists.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 21, 2019 • 1 min read

    Coast Guard Lieutenant Christopher P. Hasson was arrested last week. He was a self-described white nationalist. He had plans to kill a long list of prominent Democratic politicians and high-profile journalists. Federal prosecutors obtained a letter he wrote, which said, “I am dreaming of a way to kill almost every last person on the earth.” Hasson served in the military -- first in the Marine Corps, and then the Army National Guard.

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    How traffic affects your mental health and relationships
    1. 0:00The link between the military, white supremacy, and violenceYou’re reading this
    2. 11:15The rise of hipster evangelicals and Hillsong Church
    3. 23:35Is traffic driving you crazy?
    4. 36:20Which documentary shorts are nominated for this year’s Oscars?
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