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Global I.Q. PodcastGlobalizing U.S. Cultural & Ethical StandardsIn this year’s Gail Koppman History Lecture Series, the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit just a few weeks ago revealed the ever-growing presence of nonwestern nations arraying themselves against NATO and the West. The BRICS nations share one common concern: U.S. sanctions on global trade and investment. New alliances and old enemies make understanding U.S. foreign policy a requirement rather than an elective. The world is smaller and faster in this communications age. Not only do relations with China, the Middle East, climate change, terrorism, and global health matter, but understanding how the wo...
2023-12-121h 05
Right RisingThe Local Far RightGuests Alexander Reid Ross and Anna Duensing join Right Rising to discuss the local manifestations of the far-right. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Alexander and Anna discuss the broad landscape of far-right activism at the local level in the United States and its influence on school boards, vaccination mandates, policing, and state legislatures. Together, Alexander, Anna, and Augusta dive into the history of local far-right organizing and reveal what it can tell us about current activism. What - we ask - can concerned observers can do to combat this influx of far-right activity in their local communities?...
2022-02-0232 min
Right RisingNew Book Spotlight - Routledge Handbook of Critical Studies in WhitenessGuests Shona Hunter, Christi van der Westhuizen, and Ashley Mattheis join Right Rising to discuss their new edited volume Routledge Handbook of Critical Studies in Whiteness, which seeks to understand whiteness as a manifestation of power. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Shona, Christi, and Ashley explore everything from TradWives to international conspiracies to volksmoeders, to understand how whiteness operates in a global perspective. Shona, Christi, and Ashley conclude with a discussion on how these radical right movements - and their shared emphasis on whiteness - interlock throughout the United States, Britain, and South Africa.
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2022-01-1948 min
Right RisingA Field Guide to White SupremacyGuest Kathleen Belew joins Right Rising on the anniversary of January 6 to discuss her new co-edited book, A Field Guide to White Supremacy - the definitive guide for understanding and opposing white supremacy in America. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Kathleen puts January 6 in a larger historical perspective, examines various iterations of white supremacy in the United States, and recounts how white supremacist ideas move from the fringe into the mainstream. Kathleen concludes with some recommendations for how everyday observers concerned about the far-right can help stem the tide of this movement in the United States.
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2022-01-0623 min
Right RisingGender in Policymaking - Combating the Far RightGuests Jessica White and Claudia Wallner join Right Rising to discuss the unique role gender plays in policymaking and why gender is so essential when policymakers combat the far-right. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Jessica and Claudia break down how gender looks different in far-right movements across the globe and the particular role misogyny plays in extremist activities. Jessica and Claudia conclude with some recommendations on including a full spectrum of gender-based considerations as security professionals develop policy interventions. Special Guests: Claudia Wallner and Jessica White.
2021-12-0829 min
Right RisingWhite Evangelicals and the Radical RightGuest Sophie Bjork-James join Right Rising to discuss the unique relationship between white evangelicals and radical right politics. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Sophie breaks down how evangelical activism against abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial integration intersect in the current American political environment. Sophie explains how growing numbers of Black and Latinx evangelicals could change the trajectory of evangelicalism in the United States. Special Guest: Sophie Bjork-James.
2021-11-2425 min
Right RisingAlt-Tech and the Far RightGuests Greta Jasser and Ed Pertwee join Right Rising to discuss alt-tech - the digital infrastructure of the far-right. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Greta and Ed break down how narratives of grievance, persecution, and victimhood fuel alt-tech program creation. Greta and Ed explain how de-platforming fuels alt-tech creation and creates a market for far-right platforms' continued existence. Special Guests: Ed Pertwee and Greta Jasser.
2021-11-1023 min
Right RisingThe Evolving Political Agenda of the Radical RightGuest Alessio Scopelliti joins Right Rising to discuss the programmatic flexibility of the radical right. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Alessio breaks down how cultural, economic, and political realities force radical right parties to adapt and evolve their political platforms. Alessio explains how these particular cleavages can occur amongst radical right parties - and, critically, what they look like on the transnational level.Special Guest: Alessio Scopelliti.
2021-10-2734 min
Right RisingThe Ethics of Studying the Far RightGuests Ashton Kingdon and Ashley Mattheis join Right Rising to discuss the ethical implications of studying the far-right. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Ashton and Ashley walk us through the existing institutions that protect ethical research and how they fall short in safeguarding scholars studying extremism online. Ashton and Ashley explain the threats faced by researchers - particularly women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ individuals - and how their new unit at CARR focusing on ethics aims to increase researcher safety. Special Guests: Ashley Mattheis and Ashton Kingdon.
2021-10-1335 min
Right RisingThe White Power Music Scene - Funding the Extreme RightGuest Maximilian Kreter joins Right Rising to discuss how the white power music scene funds and sustains the extreme right. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Maximilian walks us through the financing of white power music and the importance of music festivals in radical right organizing. Maximilian explains how the white power music business evolved since the 1990s with the advent of the internet age, as a previous locally oriented music scene transformed into a global money-making enterprise. Special Guest: Maximilian Kreter.
2021-09-2918 min
Right RisingYouth Gangs and the White Power MovementGuest Shannon Reid joins Right Rising to discuss youth gang activism within the white power movement in the U.S. - and our historical and contemporary conceptions of gang activity. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Shannon walks us through the geography of white power gangs and gives us insight into what drives youths to join these gangs. Bringing her own experiences working with youth gangs, Shannon offers some suggestions about what kinds of interventions may - or may not - be useful when working with white power youth. Special Guest: Shannon Reid.
2021-09-1531 min
Right RisingWelcome Back to Right Rising: Season 2Guest Matthew Feldman joins Right Rising to kick off Season Two of the podcast and catch us up on what CARR's been up to this summer. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Matthew walks us through CARR's growing projects and collaborations and how he thinks about the particularly unique contribution of the organization to understanding the radical right. Bringing in his own experiences as an expert witness and public-facing academic, Matthew reveals why this particular brand of radical right extremism is so potent - and what we need to keep an eye on in the year ahead. Special...
2021-09-0130 min
Right RisingThe Year in ReviewGuests Eviane Leidig, Ashley Mattheis, and William Allchorn rejoin Right Rising for a roundtable discussion of the radical right's activities throughout the past year of the podcast. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Eviane, Ashley, and Will take us through an overview of key developments in the far right over the past year, including the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the continued ravages COVID-19 pandemic, and the growth of the Q-Anon conspiracy. Together we speculate - what can we expect the far right to do next?
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2021-05-2557 min
Right RisingNew Book Spotlight - Homegrown HateGuest Dr. Sara Kamali joins Right Rising to discuss her new book Homegrown Hate: Why White Nationalists and Militant Islamists Are Waging War against the United States. As part of Right Rising's first "New Book Spotlight," Sara talks us through some of the critical aspects of understanding white nationalism explored in Homegrown Hate. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Sara breaks down commonly misunderstood concepts - from Christian identitarians to white ethnostate - to help us grapple with the big question - what ultimately can we do to stop these groups? Order Homegrown Hate here!Special Guest: Sara...
2021-05-1127 min
Right RisingGermany's PEGIDA and Historical Memory on the Far RightGuest Sabine Volk joins Right Rising to discuss PEGIDA - a German far-right organization with a distinctly pan-European agenda. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Sabine walks us through the demographics of PEGIDA and how she gained insight into the organization's mobilization tactics by conducting participant observation. Breaking down how PEGIDA uses a particular historical memory around anti-communist revolution over anti-Nazi resistance to church reformer Martin Luther, Sabine reveals how PEGIDA persists as an organization amidst the German government's crackdown and the COVID-19 pandemic. Special Guest: Sabine Volk.
2021-04-2723 min
Right RisingThe Anti-Gender MovementGuest Haley McEwen joins Right Rising to walk us through the anti-gender movement, a transnational coalition of conservative activists and civil society organizations working to counter political and social gains made by local and international feminists and LGBTQI+ movements. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Haley explores how the anti-gender movement spread across Southern and Eastern Africa by mobilizing against sex education in schools. Breaking down these activists' agenda's in Kenya and Nigeria, Haley reveals how the anti-gender movement is genuinely transnational, forging connections with U.S. and European organizations. Special Guest: Haley McEwen.
2021-04-1329 min
Right RisingMemes and Chan CultureGuests Blyth Crawford and Florence Keen join Right Rising to give us a deep dive into Chan culture and the particular media - and memes - created by Chan users. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Blyth and Florence explore the ambivalent relationship between mainstream social media and Chan sites and how that complicates de-platforming efforts. Breaking down the Black Lives Matter movement and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on Chan culture, Blyth and Florence explore how Chan platforms use humor to dispense racist and misogynistic messages. For the study conducted by Blyth and Florence - now publicly available - visit...
2021-03-3024 min
Right RisingThe Australian Radical RightGuest Mario Peucker joins Right Rising to walk us through the history of the radical right in Australia. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Mario explores some of the critical issues for the radical right leading to the Christchurch terror attacks in 2019 and how Australian far-right activism has changed during the COVID-19 crisis. Mario also grounds us in the key actors, organizations, and locations of radical right activism in Australia. In today's discussion, Mario and Augusta discuss the local drivers of the radical right in Australia and its connection to larger patterns of global extremism. Special Guest: Mario...
2021-03-1629 min
Right RisingUnderstanding the Geography of the Radical RightGuest Alexander Reid Ross joins Right Rising to breakdown the geography of the radical right. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Alexander takes us through a series of geographic hotspots of the far-right - specifically in the Pacific Northwest - to explain how location intersects with the development of radical right groups. He also walks us through the cartographic tools used by geographers in studying the far-right. In today's discussion, Alexander and Augusta not only discuss the development of the far-right but potential conflict hotspots between the radical right and anti-fascist activists. Special Guest: Alexander Reid Ross.
2021-03-0225 min
Right RisingIdeology and Far Right EcologismGuest Balsa Lubarda joins Right Rising to walk us through the basics of what scholars mean by "ideology" and how it relates to far-right ecologism. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Balsa takes us on a deep dive into the world of what he calls "far-right ecologism." He explains how various ideological threads of the radical right, far right, and Christian ecology intersect in far-right ecologism. In today's discussion, Balsa and Augusta consider some of the implications of the growth of far-right ecologism for the environmental justice movement and national green parties. Special Guest: Balsa Lubarda.
2021-02-1630 min
Right RisingThe Prevent Duty and the United Kingdom's Counter-Terrorism StrategyGuest Natalie James joins Right Rising to breakdown the Prevent Duty, a controversial counter-terrorism program created by the United Kingdom. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Natalie takes us on a deep dive into the Prevent Duty's evolution and how it demands individual responsibility for combatting radicalization. In today's discussion, Natalie and Augusta consider some of the Prevent Duty's controversial aspects, particularly the criticism that it disproportionately targets Muslim communities and how it identifies who is "vulnerable" to radicalization. Special Guest: Natalie James.
2021-02-0232 min
Right RisingThe Far Right on the March - Understanding DemonstrationsGuest Michael Zeller joins Right Rising to unpack why it's so important not just to study the online presence of far right groups, but also their demonstrations and mobilizations. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Michael takes us on a deep dive into the kinds of rallies and demonstrations undertaken by the far right. While today's discussion between Michael and Augusta occurred before the 1/6 violent riot at the U.S. Capitol Building, this episode offers important lessons about why the far right organizes and, critically, how that ends. Special Guest: Michael Zeller.
2021-01-1928 min
Right RisingThe Far Right's Alternative HistoryGuest Louie Dean Valencia-García joins Right Rising to discuss how far right movements create counter-narratives to accepted understandings of history. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Louie takes on a deep dive into how the far-right's "alt histories" circulate all over the globe and the role that historians play in combatting that spread. Louie also introduces us to a new segment on Right Rising - "Delve Into History" - short, ten minute episodes on specific episodes in the history of the far right. Special Guest: Louie Dean Valencia-García.
2021-01-0521 min
Right RisingLive-streaming and White Nationalism - A New Moneymaking EnterpriseGuest Megan Squire joins Right Rising to walk us through how white nationalists are using popular live-streaming to make money. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Megan takes us on a deep dive into how far right actors - removed from sites like Twitter - have migrated to video platforms like DLive to engage in "monetized propaganda." Megan explains how much money these white nationalists are making, where it comes from, and critically, how these actors reach new, younger audiences through live-streaming. Special Guest: Megan Squire.
2020-12-2222 min
Right RisingFootball and Right-Wing PopulismGuest Michael Cole joins Right Rising to break down how right-wing populist leaders are using some of the world's most popular footballers for political gain. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Michael takes us on a deep dive into some of the most famous examples of this budding relationship - like German footballer Mesut Özil and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Michael helps us understand how these relationships emerged and what these new partnerships could look like in the context of the 2021 European Championships. Special Guest: Michael Cole.
2020-12-0823 min
Right RisingWomen and Gender in the Extreme RightGuest Simon Purdue joins Right Rising to break down why gender is so important to the extreme right. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Simon takes us on a deep dive into some of the most consistent narratives around womanhood and gender in the U.S., U.K. and South African extreme right to help us understand why feminity is central to the ideology of these movements. Finally, Simon and Augusta explore how the extreme right uses narratives of womanhood to advance their racism and misogony. Special Guest: Simon Purdue.
2020-11-2423 min
This is DemocracyThis is Democracy – Episode 125: Right-Wing MilitiasJeremi and Zachary speak with Augusta Dell’Omo about right wing extremism and right wing militias in American society.
Zachary sets the scene with his poem titled, "Aron Gridinger and I survived."
Augusta Dell'Omo is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the University of Texas at Austin. She specializes in U.S. foreign policy and race in international relations from the late Cold War to the present. Focusing on political extremism, religion, African politics, and public history, Augusta is a graduate fellow at the Clements Center for National Security and the Centre for the An...
2020-11-1600 min
Right RisingArtificial Intelligence and Far Right RadicalizationGuest Ashton Kingdon joins Right Rising to break down the connections between Artificial Intelligence and far-right radicalization online. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Ashton takes us on a deep dive into the world of algorithims, social media companies, and disinformation to help us understand the connections between technology and radicalization. Finally, Ashton and I ask the ultimate question - can we really hold intelligent machines accountable for radicalization? Special Guest: Ashton Kingdon.
2020-11-1035 min
Right RisingThe QAnon Conspiracy and MomfluencersGuest Ashley Mattheis joins Right Rising to break down the QAnon conspiracy and its growth during the COVID-19 crisis. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Ashley walks us through the mainstreaming of conspiracy theories after the election of Donald Trump in 2016 and how these ideas spread across social media. Finally, Ashley takes us on a deep dive into the world of "Momfluencers" and how their conceptions of motherhood have catalyzed QAnon's reach into the mainstream. Special Guest: Ashley Mattheis.
2020-10-2734 min
Right RisingIncel Culture and DeplatformingGuest Dr. Julia DeCook joins Right Rising to discuss the growth of incel culture online. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Julia walks us through how incels and other online far-right groups have responded to deplatforming efforts by social media companies. Finally, Julia and Augusta question just how successful deplatforming can ultimately be in the face of mainstream racism and sexism in U.S. culture. Special Guest: Julia DeCook.
2020-10-1327 min
Right RisingUnderstanding Populism During COVID-19Guest Dr. James Downes joins Right Rising to give us an overview of populism - as an ideology and a political party. Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, James helps us understand where populism is on the rise and where it's falling and works through some common misconceptions about the term "populism." He also answers the burning question - how is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the growth of the populist right?Special Guest: James Downes.
2020-09-2935 min
Right RisingWhat Exactly is the "Radical Right"?Guest Dr. Eviane Leidig joins Right Rising to break down some key terms used by scholars when talking about the "radical right." Along with host Augusta Dell'Omo, Eviane helps us with concepts like "extreme," "radical," and "far right," and gives us some examples of right-wing groups that fit into these categories. But are these categories always useful and do they hold up in all parts of the world? Special Guest: Eviane Leidig.
2020-09-1520 min
Right RisingWelcome to Right RisingGuest Dr. Will Allchorn joins the inaugural episode of Right Rising to introduce the podcast and its producer - the Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right (CARR). On this episode, Will and host Augusta Dell'Omo discuss key areas of focus for understanding the far-right - including social factors, double-speak, and online platforms. Will also debunks common misconceptions about the radical right in politics and popular culture. Special Guest: William Allchorn.
2020-09-0136 min
Outlaws & Scorned WomenThe Servant Girl AnnihilatorAustin, TX 1885 - A fiendish killer stalks the night, cleaving the skulls of women with his axe and dragging them from their beds into a darkness filled with knives and terror. As the nation's first serial killer, this guy inspired some poetic prose. Also, we dive into the toe-curling history of the Texas prison system.
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Henley, Lauren & Dell'Omo, Augusta. 15 Minute History, Episode 102: The "Servant Girl Annihilator". Liberal Arts Development Studio. 1/17/2018
Psencik, Katey (11/7/2014). Kvue.com, The Servant Girl Annihilator: Austin's...
2019-12-101h 09This is DemocracyThis is Democracy – Episode 32: White SupremacyWhere does it come from and what can we do?
Jeremi sits down with Augusta Dell'Omo to talk about white supremacy and what it means for our democracy.
As always, Zachary sets the scene with his poem, "Torches Burning."
Augusta Dell’Omo is a doctoral student in History at the University of Texas at Austin. She specializes in U.S. foreign policy during the late Cold War, with a particular focus on U.S.-South African relations and race in American foreign policy. Her dissertation focuses on the intersections between the Reagan administration, te...
2019-03-2700 minThis is DemocracyThis is Democracy – Episode 20: The Mosaic of DemocracyThis episode reprises many of the voices on our podcast from 2018 to emphasize the vibrance, diversity, resilience, and idealism of our democracy today. We are on the cusp of a moment of democratic renewal, and our podcast guests exemplify the bright future of reform in front of us. As Franklin Roosevelt advised in a prior moment of democratic renewal, our young citizens are writing the new chapters of democracy. Please listen and give them your support.
Voices featured in this episode:
Sophie Wysocki and Meena Anderson, Ep. 4 - Young citizens promoting democracy
Dr...
2018-12-2600 minThis is DemocracyThis is Democracy – Episode 7: Gender and DemocracyDr. Jeremi Suri speaks with Augusta Dell’Omo and Chris Rose of the University of Texas at Austin about gender.
As always, Zachary Suri reads an original poem, “A Rochester Summer.”
Augusta Dell’Omo is a doctoral student in History at the University of Texas at Austin. She specializes in U.S. foreign policy during the late Cold War, with a particular focus on U.S.-South African relations and race in American foreign policy. Her dissertation focuses on the intersections between the Reagan administration, televangelism, and the anti-apartheid movement during an ending Cold War. Interest...
2018-09-2700 min