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The Veterans Fighting Extremism, White Nationalism

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National Guard members providing security at the U.S. Capitol
National Guard troops reinforce security around the U.S. Capitol ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, following the deadly attack on Congress by a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump. About one in five of those arrested in the attack were U.S. military veterans. J. Scott Applewhite/ AP Photo

More than 280 people have been arrested since the January 6 insurrection, including nearly two dozen veterans or active duty military. We talk with both the founder and the executive director of Veterans for Responsible Leadership, which is trying to counter the influence of white nationalism and misinformation in the military.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Daniel Barkhuff Guest
  • Mike Smith Guest

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