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What does the plot against Gov. Whitmer tell us about right-wing domestic terrorism?
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What does the plot against Gov. Whitmer tell us about right-wing domestic terrorism?
FromThe Current
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16 minutes
Released:
Oct 9, 2020
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Right-wing terrorism, like the recent plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and overthrow the state government, has been the deadliest form of terrorism in the United States in recent years—and is likely to continue, says Vanda Felbab-Brown. She draws on the history of antigovernment movements in the U.S. and explains how these extremist groups have capitalized on public discontentment with the COVID recession. Full show notes: https://brook.gs/34DvvHD Subscribe to Brookings podcasts on Apple or Google podcasts, or on Spotify. Send feedback email to BCP@Brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. The Current is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.
Released:
Oct 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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