The one where we talk with "Proud Boys Whisperer" Samantha Kutner about the dynamics of radicalization, the vanguard role of the Proud Boys group, and how to tell when a "Former" is really a "Former".
Here are some of the sources we reference in this episode:
This is Samantha’s website, with links to some of her work, as well as a selection of her other interviews.
Glitterpill provides actionable data, analysis, and consulting services to companies grappling with the challenge of violent extremism and terrorism.
Kutner. “Swiping Right: The Allure of Hyper Masculinity and Cryptofascism for Men Who Join the Proud Boys”
International Centre for Counter-Terrorism-The Hague, 2020.
Kutner. “Take the Redpill: Understanding the Allure of Conspiratorial Thinking among Proud Boys.” Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, 2020.
Samantha’s appearance on The Loopcast, which is another really interesting podcast that covers extremists and extremism, often from a deep historical perspective. Check them out.
The Khalifa Ihler Institute's Statement to The January 6th Select Committee
In February, the January 6th Select Committee requested that The Khalifa Ihler Institute, represented by Bjørn Ihler, Samantha Kutner, and C.L. Murray, provide a written statement for the congressional record on the Proud Boys’ role and involvement in the attack on the US Capitol.The Khalifa Ihler Institute is honored to share our findings with the January 6th Select Committee and the public.
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Jay and Griff
Episode 45 - Our interview with Samantha Kutner