In his new book, , longtime war correspondent Luke Mogelson explores the rise of right wing extremism in the U.S.
Today, Mogelson joins us to talk about the events leading up to the Jan 6 insurrection and what he saw firsthand at the U.S Capitol that day.
The Oath Keepers have been accused of having a large role in the Capitol riots, and are one of the far right extremist groups Mogelson has followed.
A recent report by the Anti-Defamation League shows 476 state residents are part of the Oath Keepers membership database, reports Hearst CT.
What does their influence look like today, a year and a half after the riots? How influential will these groups become after the midterm elections?
GUESTS:
- Luke Mogelson - author of
- Alex Friedfeld - Investigative Researcher with the Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism
Read the first chapter of The Storm is Here: An American Crucible.
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