Christian Picciolini on Escaping the Neo-Nazi Movement and Helping Others Leave It Behind
Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda ›47:35 | Jan 15th, 2019
Christian Picciolini is the author of “White American Youth: My Descent Into America’s Most Violent Hate Movement – And How I Got Out.” His story helps the rest of us understand what leads an ordinary...Show More
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epekilis recommended:Dec 8th, 2019
@mm This is the episode about the individual who joined and then left the neo-Nazi movement, and has dedicated his life to helping others leave the movement.
mmDec 8th, 2019
@epekilis I was just looking for it! Thank you! 🙏
dannyDec 8th, 2019
@mm @epekilis I've got to bring up Daryl Davis for amazing people get out of the KKK: https://podyssey.fm/episode/id546855
epekilisDec 9th, 2019
@danny I’ll add this one to the list thx
dannyDec 9th, 2019
@epekilis noticed they took out the Love + Radio episode from their podcast feed, but you can still find it on their website fyi. http://loveandradio.org/2014/02/the-silver-dollar/ and really enjoyed this episode :) It's quite interesting how everyone who goes through a traumatic experience like th...Show More
epekilisDec 10th, 2019
@aliceko is this the one you wanted to be tagged on?
alicekoDec 10th, 2019
@epekilis Yes thank you! @serena see above too
mmDec 10th, 2019
@epekilis I just finished it! Thanks so much for the recommendation. Yes, so many similarities to Sam from the New Yorker Radio Hour episode (https://podyssey.fm/episode/id7254117-Samantha%E2%80%99s-Journey-into-the-Alt-Right%2C-and-Back-The-New-Yorker-Radio-Hour), but from a whole other gendered an...Show More
epekilisDec 11th, 2019
@mm great minds think alike. As I started reading your first paragraph, I thought, “Ooooooooh, I have to tell @mm about the Invisibilia incel episode!” But you got there on your own. I would also recommend another episode of Invisibilia called “The Callout” which has a similar level of moral compl...Show More
mmDec 11th, 2019
@epekilis Yes! Great minds think alike :D Yes, agree with the problem of reducing people to binaries, because 1) we're such complex human beings; 2) definitions of "good" or "bad" changes in society over time (cue "Sad Ass Songs" episode from Dolly Parton's America!); 3) people's circumstances, cla...Show More
epekilisDec 11th, 2019
@mm @epekilis There is a lot of good thought heere that I’m going to have to process. I agreee that the focus of these podcasts has been placed on the crowd to show compassion and forgiveness rather than holding the individual accountable for making the right choicee and doing the right thing. T...Show More
epekilisDec 11th, 2019
@mm Plus, my new keyboard seems to have an “e” problem . . .
mmDec 19th, 2019
@epekilis This is so fascinating to understand more about professional regulation! Thanks for sharing. I've actually had to do a complaint once to a professional body due to someone's behavioural conduct in their professional community, not hard skills. Let's just say that it was an interesting proc...Show More
epekilisDec 20th, 2019
@mm @epekilis Thanks so much! I will follow up on your recommendations. If you are interested in the topic, I also follow the CLEAR podcast (Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation). It’s very much a business oriented podcast, produced by a professional group for mutual information & sel...Show More
mmDec 21st, 2019
@epekilis Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll check it out 🙂
epekilisDec 22nd, 2019
@mm okayyyyyyy, but just bear in mind that its purpose is to be informative for people in the trade rather than entertaining. Sorry you had a problem requiring a complaint.
mm recommended:Dec 10th, 2019
Fascinating interview about the head of a Neo-Nazi group Skinheads, how he found himself there and how he got out through a record store that specialized in racist music (yes, you read that right). Hearing him speak, you’d never know that he was a Neo-Nazi because he sounds so woke. His key message:...Show More
flavieflaveDec 10th, 2019
@mm oh nice! I’ve just finished Tony McAleer’s book “The cure for hate”. He is a super woke and compassionate being, former neo-fascist from Vancouver and now involved in life after hate. I’ll listen to the interview, thanks! I recommend reading Tony’s book.
mmDec 10th, 2019
Thanks @flavieflave for the recommendation! This actually stemmed from this episode here that is also an incredible listen, but from the lens of a female Neo-Nazi: https://podyssey.fm/episode/id7254117-Samantha%E2%80%99s-Journey-into-the-Alt-Right%2C-and-Back-The-New-Yorker-Radio-Hour I have so man...Show More