Understanding Radicalization In The Context Of A Mass Shooting, The Constant Churn Of Nutritional Research

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Students perform the Haka during a vigil to commemorate victims of Friday’s shooting, outside the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, Monday, March 18, 2019. Three days after Friday’s attack, New Zealand’s deadliest shooting in modern history, relatives were anxiously waiting for word on when they can bury their loved ones. (Vincent Thian/ AP Photo)

As the community of Christchurch in New Zealand comes to terms after a suspected gunman shot and killed 50 of its congregation members, we consider the influence of radical attitudes and the potential role of social media. We also talk about how all the different nutritional studies and research can make being a health-conscious consumer stressful.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Brian Levin Guest
  • Thomas Sherman Guest

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