Extremely American

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In Season 2 of Extremely American: Onward Christian Soldiers host Heath Druzin and James Dawson take an inside look at Christian nationalism. The movement aims to end American democracy as we know it and install theocracy, taking rights away from the vast majority of Americans in the process. The season follows the movement through the story of an influential far-right church, its attempt to take over a small town and a dark underbelly of abuse.

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Extremely American Season 1 Trailer

Dec 15th, 2021 7:00 AM

Extremely American Season 1 takes you inside militias and other far-right groups trying to remake America in their absolutist image. These groups are quietly growing larger, influencing elections across the country from school boards to U.S. Congress. For more than a year, creator and host Heath Druzin criss-crossed the country to meet with these groups — and the people pushing back against them.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Militia's Intent?

Dec 15th, 2021 8:00 AM

In episode one, Heath camps out at a militia training with camouflage-clad recruits shooting guns and practicing first-aid deep in the woods. The leader of the group explains why he shows up armed with his guys to tense protests like the deadly showdown in Charlottesville, Va. We shine a light on what's motivating people in the militia movement and their chilling outlook for the future.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Three Percent Nicer

Dec 15th, 2021 8:05 AM

Eric Parker went to a ranch in Nevada, pointed his rifle at federal agents, then beat the feds in court. It made him a folk hero in the militia movement. And he's worked hard to soften the image of his militia. Instead of fighting the government, he's become an increasingly powerful political force pulling the state GOP even farther right. Now he's after a new title: state Senator in Idaho.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Home in the Grange

Jan 5th, 2022 8:00 AM

The hubbub began on once-sleepy South Whidbey Island, Washington in 2020 in the unlikeliest of places: a local grange hall. A militia group, the Washington III Percent, quietly took over the small, agriculture-centered community center and started shutting everyone else out. Then they took aim at local schools, where students were demanding more inclusion for LGBTQ+ students and students of color.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Voila, Militia

Jan 12th, 2022 8:00 AM

The modern militia movement started, in part, in Lee Miracle's living room. In 1994, a bunch of guys incensed about the deadly government sieges at Ruby Ridge, Idaho and Waco, Texas gathered there. They talked about what they would do if the government came knocking on their door and agreed, they'd want backup.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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