The Extremism Matters podcast is part of an effort at Media Matters that strives to combat all misinformation related to violent rhetoric, instances where violent rhetoric tu rns into violence, gun and public safety issues, and extremist groups.
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Exremism Matters Podcast: Episode 6. For the Week of September 12th, 2011
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1:00This week: the NRA uses 9-11 for fundraising and we look at Robert Brown, NRA board member and founder of Soldier of Fortune magazine.
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Extremism Matters: Episode 5. For the Week of August 29th, 2011.
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1:00Fox News is excited about the prospect of guns in bars and we ask, "Who is James Gilchrist?"
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Extremism Matters: Episode 4. For the Week of August 22nd, 2011.
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1:00This week, Wayne LaPierre calls the Obama administration mobsters and we talk about the problem of US guns going to Mexico.
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Extremism Matters: Episode 3. For the Week of August 1st, 2011.
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1:00This week, Alex Jones continues to use inflammatory rhetoric and white nationalists are highjacking the Tea Party's organizing infrastructure.
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Extremism Matters Podcast: Episode 2. For the Week of July 18th, 2011.
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1:00This week a new effort to regulate gun trafficking, Obama's efforts to regulate long gun sales are being mischaracterized.
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Extremism Matters Podcast: Episode 1. For the Week of July 5th, 2011.
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1:00We look at the ATF's failed "Fast & Furious" sting operation and why Al-Qaeda loves gun shows.
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