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The racist conspiracy theory behind the Buffalo shooting

The racist conspiracy theory behind the Buffalo shooting

FromApple News Today


The racist conspiracy theory behind the Buffalo shooting

FromApple News Today

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
May 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On Saturday, a gunman opened fire at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York — killing 10 people. Investigators believe the alleged gunman was motivated by a racist conspiracy known as “replacement theory.” The Washington Post reports on how this idea has moved from the fringes of the internet to mainstream media and politics.
 
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Released:
May 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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