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Inside America’s political battleground
We hear from individuals on the extremes of American politics, and explore what part social media has played in the radicalisation of parts of American society.
Mike Wendling and Maxine Hughes explore how extreme conspiracies and right wing rhetoric went mainstream in America. From the Proud Boys' Enrique Tarrio, to far right militias and Antifa, we hear from individuals on the extremes of American politics about what they believe and why, and explore what part social media has played in the radicalisation of parts of American society.
Presenter: Mike Wendling
Reporter: Maxine Hughes
Producer: Kayleen Devlin
Editor: Flora Carmichael
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