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Episode: What happens in the mind of an extremist when they're unmasked? A former extremist explains.
Description: Australian media outlets are increasing publishing the names and affiliations of people in fringe extremist movements. What happens when names and organisations are published? How do extremists act? Does it cause them to pull back or stick with the ideology that has brought them attention? Jeff Schoep is the founder of Beyond Barriers, a group that has the mission to help people disengage from extremism. Schoep led the National Socialist Movement for 25 years in the United States. Does exposure - or doxxing - stop people from believing in their ideology? Jeff gives you the answers. Hosted on Acast. See...