What Was the Alt-Right? ft. Scott Greer

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What Was the Alt-Right? ft. Scott Greer

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Apr 12, 2024

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What exactly was the alt-right? A digital subculture? A political movement? What did the press get wrong? Katherine and Gio sit down with Scott Greer to attempt to demystify What Happened an incredible eight years ago…

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Apr 12, 2024

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