You’ve Heard of Utah Militias. What Other Extremist Groups Are Here?
We may think of extremism as a national issue (think Jan. 6 insurrection), but new reporting from ProPublica shows how right-wing militias are operating in Utah. Chase Thomas, senior policy advisor at Better Utah Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about a new tool that tracks these groups and the next steps for addressing it.
Resources and references:
- The Militia and the Mole [ProPublica]
- Extremism Watch Utah [Better Utah Institute]
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