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Donald Trump Runs the Military & The Role of Militias

Donald Trump Runs the Military & The Role of Militias

FromJordan Klepper Fingers the Conspiracy


Donald Trump Runs the Military & The Role of Militias

FromJordan Klepper Fingers the Conspiracy

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Nov 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

If Donald Trump is still allegedly the president, does that also mean he’s in charge of the military? According to MAGA rally goers, yes. Jordan Klepper dives deeper into conspiracy theories surrounding the military with Paul Szoldra, the editor of The Ruck, a weekly newsletter focused on defense and national security. They discuss theories like Jade Helm, how servicemembers react to conspiracy theories, and how high-ranking officials like General Michael Flynn abuse their credibility to spread them. They are joined by Dr. Amy Cooter of Middlebury College who breaks down her research on militia groups like the Oath Keepers, the overlap between members and veterans, and how militias approach “defending” their country. 
 
More of Dr. Amy Cooter’s work: https://www.middlebury.edu/institute/academics/centers-initiatives/ctec 
 
More from Paul Szoldra: https://www.theruck.news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Nov 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (7)

On his adventures into MAGA country, Jordan Klepper encounters some of the more imaginative, conspiratorial minds America has to offer. In “Jordan Klepper Fingers the Conspiracy,” a new, six-episode limited podcast series, Jordan steps off the trail to dig deep into some of the wildest theories he’s heard, and trace their origins with journalists, experts, and anyone who might have a lead on when JFK Jr. is coming back. The podcast offers an opportunity to better understand some of the most extravagant stories Americans tell themselves.