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The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly ConcentratedIsraeli strikes on Iran and the targets that must be hitHugh discusses the Iran-Israel war and talks with Amit Segal, Dr. Michael Oren, and Sen. Tom Cotton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1729 min
From the FrontlinesFrom the Frontlines: Is Antisemitism Worse on the Right or the Left?"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate.
Some people see the frontline for antisemitism as the antisemitism on the left. This is especially true post 10/7. Others feel that the threat from the right is what the Jewish people need to worry about. Indeed, the Jewish Voter Resource Center released the results of a survey just a few days ago which found that nearly half of Jewish voters said right-wing individuals and groups were a bigger threat in terms of antisemitism, while 34% viewed left-wing groups as a bigger...2025-05-1951 min
extremelyextremely brief: Bigotry for Fun and Profit!Long, long ago—like 2013—going viral frequently meant being named, shamed and canceled. Remember the woman castigated for an "edgy" tweet over AIDS as she boarded a flight to South Africa, only to be fired before her plane touched down in Cape Town?These days, you're just as likely to receive accolades—and a nice, tidy payday—as you are to receive scorn.Join Oren and Jessica as they delve into the online riches of going bigotedly viral.extremely is a podcast from the ADL Center on Extremism. Sign up...2025-05-1317 minextremelyextremely: the auditIn April, ADL's Center on Extremism released its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. Unsurprisingly yet depressingly, 2024 saw another a jump in reported incidents, taking the totals to the highest levels on record.In this episode of extremely, Oren and Jessica take stock of the numbers and speak with ADL staff nationwide who are fielding these incident reports on a daily basis. We dig into the on-the-ground impact—and outcomes—of some of the year's most notable cases.View or download ADL H.E.A.T. Map (Hate, Extr...2025-04-3051 minextremelyextremely live!ADL's annual Never is Now Conference took place in early March in New York City, and extremely was there for a live taping.In this episode, hosts Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves weighed in on the funding of extremism, the online cultures of violence, and where the lines between misogyny and extremism begin to blur. Plus, they opened up the floor to questions from the show's listeners.extremely is a podcast from the ADL Center on Extremism. Sign up for our weekly newsletter here.extremely's Senior Producer...2025-03-2544 minextremelyPreview: extremely briefOn this inaugural episode of extremely brief, the letter 'A' is for accountability.First, we look at the pardon of approximately 1,500 January 6 insurrectionists, including roughly 200 who were directly convicted of instigating violence against law enforcement that day. Now out of prison, they are free to seek revenge, run for office or possibly just peruse their local library.Meta announced it was removing its agreement with a consortium of fact-checkers in favor of “community notes,” despite a documented trend that loosening moderation results in an increase in online hate.And what is the connection betw...2025-02-2124 minextremely“Create Just Worlds:" Can We Break Extremism's Hold on Gaming?Video games are supposed to be fun and provide players with safe, supportive communities. Unfortunately and unsurprisingly, extremists are ruining gaming for everyone. On this month’s episode of extremely, Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves talk to Mariana Olaizola Rosenblat, Policy Advisor on technology and law at the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights. Rosenblat studies the societal impact of games and social media and has written multiple pieces during her time at NYU, including the watershed report, “Gaming the System: How Extremists Exploit Gaming Sites And What Can Be Done To Counter Them.”Want to lea...2025-01-1536 min
36 Minutes on AntisemitismS4E1: Antisemitism’s Spread on Social NetworksFeaturing Oren Segal, Vice President of the Center on Extremism.Release Date: Monday, January 6thSocial media platforms have become powerful tools for communication but also breeding grounds for harmful ideologies, including antisemitism. In this episode, Oren Segal delves into how antisemitic content proliferates online, the algorithms that amplify it, and what strategies are being implemented to curb its spread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0636 min
36 Minutes on AntisemitismS4E1: Antisemitism’s Spread on Social NetworksFeaturing Oren Segal, Vice President of the Center on Extremism.Release Date: Monday, January 6thSocial media platforms have become powerful tools for communication but also breeding grounds for harmful ideologies, including antisemitism. In this episode, Oren Segal delves into how antisemitic content proliferates online, the algorithms that amplify it, and what strategies are being implemented to curb its spread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0636 min
Kan EnglishCoalition members press for attorney general's dismissalDr. Amir Fuchs, Senior Researcher at the Israel Democracy Institute, speaks to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the renewed coalition push to advance the judiciary overhaul and dismiss the attorney general. (Photo: Oren Ben Hakoon/POOL)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-1708 min
Kan EnglishMusic, art, and remembrance in "Sounds of Seasons" concertThe upcoming concert of the Petach Tikva Museum of Art Orchestra, "Sounds of the Seasons" is a musical accompaniment to the exhibition currently showing at the museum: "In Their Image, Album Darom (southern album)" which presents photographs of the western Negev region from the 1950s through the events of October 7th and the fighting in the south. At the heart of the December 18th concert is "Winter," composed by Staff Sergeant Uri Bar Or, a promising young composer, who wrote the piece at the age of 17, and who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip last May, at the a...2024-12-1708 min
The Brett Allan ShowComedian Ms. Pat Interview | The Brett Allan Show | 'Don't Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead | Streaming November 19thComedian Ms. Pat Interview | The Brett Allan Show | 'Don't Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead | Streaming November 19th 33 years after the original, the uproarious comedy feature remake of DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER’S DEAD arrives on digital entertainment platforms on November 19 from Shout! Studios, in collaboration with Spiral Stairs Entertainment, Treehouse Pictures and SMiZE Productions. Get ready for 33 years-worth of more laughs, more hijinks, and more melanin.Directed by Wade Allain-Marcus (French Dirty, Insecure) from a screenplay by Chuck Hayward (Ted Lasso, WandaVision), DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTE...2024-11-0807 minextremely"We're in Trouble:" The 2024 Election and the Rise of DisinformationIn this special election episode of extremely, Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves sit down with not one but two (!!) dis/misinformation experts. Dr. Claire Wardle is an associate professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University, specializing in user-generated content and misinformation, and Liz Landers is a national correspondent leading the disinformation desk at Scripps News, covering the impact of artificial intelligence, deepfake images and disinformation.Wardle and Landers tell us why this campaign is the worst on record for dis- and misinformation, what they’re most worried about and how things might play out on Election Da...2024-11-0431 minextremelyAmy Albertson is Challenging Antisemitism One Post at a TimeAmy Albertson isn't afraid to call out antisemitism and hate, no matter where it's coming from. Albertson, who sat down in October with Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves, is known for her outspoken advocacy. In this episode of extremely, Albertson talks about the challenges of Jewish life in 2024 and how she responds to bigotry targeting the Jewish and Asian communities.We want to hear from you! Send us your questions and/or comments: extremely@adl.org 2024-10-2130 min
Kan EnglishExhibition at Yad Mordechai: Hope and renewal through artA group exhibition "The Sun Did Not Stand Still" opens October 8th at Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, creating hope and renewal through art. Artists from the Gaza envelope region host artists from around the country in a joint display of solidarity. The exhibition is open free to the public in the Yad Mordechai carpentry shop. Co-curator Shlomit Oren spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Art: Shai Azoulay) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-0609 minextremelyThis Guy Wrote the Book (Literally) on Hamas, and We Have QuestionsOren Segal and Jessica Reaves embark on a deep dive into the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran with Matthew Levitt, an author and leading expert on not one but two terror organizations, and the Director of the Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism & Intelligence at The Washington Institute. Then we're joined by ADL Senior Director of National Litigation James Pasch, who walks us through ADL's groundbreaking lawsuit against Iran, Syria and North Korea for their roles in the October 7 attacks against Israel.We want to hear from you! Send us your questions and...2024-08-0840 min
extremely"I Can't Explain How I'm Here:" A Nova Survivor's StoryWelcome back, listeners - and now, newly minted viewers! - to a new season of extremely. Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves start Season 4 with an unforgettable interview with Chen Almog, who survived the October 7 attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel. She describes that horrific day and how she's coping with the aftermath. Also: a discussion of Suno GAI's extremist problem and escalating protests in New York and beyond.We want to hear from you! Send us your questions and/or comments: extremely@adl.org Links referenced in this episode: 1) GAI Music C...2024-07-1251 min
Touro TalksAntisemitism on College Campuses: Professors & Students Speak OutRecorded live on May 9, 2024. Dr. Alan Kadish, President of Touro University, hosts professors and students at American universities across the country for a conversation about antisemitism on American college campuses. Guests are Miri Bar-Halpern (Director of Intensive Outpatient Treatment Service, Boston Child Study Center; Clinical Instructor in Psychology, Harvard Medical School), Oren Gross (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Irving Younger Professor of Law, University of Minnesota Law School; Senior Research Affiliate, Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg, Germany), Marie-Alice Legrand (J.D. Candidate '24, Columbia University), and Talia Segal (B.S. Candidate ’24, Ge...2024-05-1253 minextremelyWomen’s (Terrorist) History Month, an Arrest Worth Celebrating and White Supremacist LitterbugsIn this episode, Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves reflect on a truly bizarre celebration of Women’s History Month and hear from Morgan Moon, a COE researcher, whose work led to the arrest of a white supremacist. Last, we dive into COE’s annual assessment of white supremacist propaganda distributions. Spoiler alert: White supremacists are good at using photocopiers.We want to hear from you! Send us your questions and/or comments: extremely@adl.orgLinks referenced in this episode: 1) Anti-Israel Protesters Use International Women’s Day to Praise Female Terrorists2) White Supremacis...2024-04-0422 min
To Die For8) The Seduction That Went Too Far"Knowing that I can kill, knowing that I can seduce anyone. knowing that my target was literally kissing my feet. In that moment, I felt so strong and so powerful." Show Credits: Produced by Tenderfoot TV in association with iHeart Podcasts Host/Writer: Neil Strauss Guest: Aliia Roza Executive Producers: Neil Strauss, Donald Albright and Payne Lindsey Lead Producer and Editor: Tristen Bankston Additional Editing: Miles Clark and Christian Brown Supervising Producer: Tracy Kaplan Consultants: Nooshin Valizadeh, Chelsey Goodan and Jaime Albright Cover Art Design: Byron McCoy Original Music: Makeup and Vanity Set, with ad...2024-03-2632 min
To Die For7) The First Mission"It's similar to when you train a dog, to be honest, the way I train a man with the Circles of Hell technique." Show Credits: Produced by Tenderfoot TV in association with iHeart Podcasts Host/Writer: Neil Strauss Guest: Aliia Roza Executive Producers: Neil Strauss, Donald Albright and Payne Lindsey Lead Producer and Editor: Tristen Bankston Additional Editing: Miles Clark and Christian Brown Supervising Producer: Tracy Kaplan Consultants: Nooshin Valizadeh, Chelsey Goodan and Jaime Albright Cover Art Design: Byron McCoy Original Music: Makeup and Vanity Set, with additional music by Ben Fleisch Mixed and Ma...2024-03-2632 min
To Die For6) Dancing with the Devil"Every single mission, I would ask myself, 'Why would you do that?' And I'd tell myself, 'I'm saving lives. I'm saving the world. That's why I sacrifice my body for this mission." Show Credits: Produced by Tenderfoot TV in association with iHeart Podcasts Host/Writer: Neil Strauss Guest: Aliia Roza Executive Producers: Neil Strauss, Donald Albright and Payne Lindsey Lead Producer and Editor: Tristen Bankston Additional Editing: Miles Clark and Christian Brown Supervising Producer: Tracy Kaplan Consultants: Nooshin Valizadeh, Chelsey Goodan and Jaime Albright Cover Art Design: Byron McCoy Original Music: Makeup and Va...2024-03-2631 min
To Die For5) Pandora's Box"When I entered the house, two people immediately jumped on me. One kicked me in the stomach and I collapsed. Another one jumped on me put his hand on my mouth, silencing me. Another woman came and injected me and then I lost consciousness." Show Credits: Produced by Tenderfoot TV in association with iHeart Podcasts Host/Writer: Neil Strauss Guest: Aliia Roza Executive Producers: Neil Strauss, Donald Albright and Payne Lindsey Lead Producer and Editor: Tristen Bankston Additional Editing: Miles Clark and Christian Brown Supervising Producer: Tracy Kaplan Consultants: Nooshin Valizadeh, Chelsey Goodan and J...2024-03-2635 min
To Die For4) Lessons From a Sex Spy"Once you get your target to trust you, you can you can do what you want to them: kill, get information, betray, recruit, wherever." Show Credits: Produced by Tenderfoot TV in association with iHeart Podcasts Host/Writer: Neil Strauss Guest: Aliia Roza Executive Producers: Neil Strauss, Donald Albright and Payne Lindsey Lead Producer and Editor: Tristen Bankston Additional Editing: Miles Clark and Christian Brown Supervising Producer: Tracy Kaplan Consultants: Nooshin Valizadeh, Chelsey Goodan and Jaime Albright Cover Art Design: Byron McCoy Original Music: Makeup and Vanity Set, with additional music by Ben Fleisch Mixed and...2024-03-2630 min
To Die For3) Your Body Belongs to the State"If you had a checklist of how to brainwash people, that checklist would include: Number one, isolate them from contrary influences. Number two, put them under a lot of stress. Number three, deprive them of sleep. Number four, involve them in a group that hammers home the same messages repeatedly." Show Credits: Produced by Tenderfoot TV in association with iHeart Podcasts Host/Writer: Neil Strauss Guest: Aliia Roza Executive Producers: Neil Strauss, Donald Albright and Payne Lindsey Lead Producer and Editor: Tristen Bankston Additional Editing: Miles Clark and Christian Brown Supervising Producer: Tracy Kaplan C...2024-03-2630 min
To Die For2) License to Kill"We studied all kind of poisons. Where to place them, how long will this poison affect the body, and when the poison will disappear so when there's an autopsy they won't find anything." Show Credits: Produced by Tenderfoot TV in association with iHeart Podcasts Host/Writer: Neil Strauss Guest: Aliia Roza Executive Producers: Neil Strauss, Donald Albright and Payne Lindsey Lead Producer and Editor: Tristen Bankston Additional Editing: Miles Clark and Christian Brown Supervising Producer: Tracy Kaplan Consultants: Nooshin Valizadeh, Chelsey Goodan and Jaime Albright Cover Art Design: Byron McCoy Original Music: Makeup and Van...2024-03-2638 min
To Die For1) The Perfect WeaponA source from a mafia-connected family introduces a true crime podcaster to a KGB-trained sex spy. What could possibly go wrong? Show Credits: Produced by Tenderfoot TV in association with iHeart Podcasts Host/Writer: Neil Strauss Guest: Aliia Roza Executive Producers: Neil Strauss, Donald Albright and Payne Lindsey Lead Producer and Editor: Tristen Bankston Additional Editing: Miles Clark and Christian Brown Supervising Producer: Tracy Kaplan Consultants: Nooshin Valizadeh, Chelsey Goodan and Jaime Albright Cover Art Design: Byron McCoy Original Music: Makeup and Vanity Set, with additional music by Ben Fleisch Mixed and Mastered: Dayton Co...2024-03-2627 minextremelyLive From NYC: Nas Company Meets extremelyWe often say episodes of extremely are special, but this time we really mean it. Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves are joined, live on stage, by Nuseir Yassin and Alex Dwek of Nas Company and Nas Daily for a freewheeling, thoughtful conversation about Israeli-Palestinian identity, the importance of community-building and our universal need for human connection. Recorded at the Never Is Now conference in New York, this episode also marks extremely’s first foray into video (video available on YouTube, audio available on your favorite podcasting platform).Have any questions for us? Email: extremely@adl.or...2024-03-0750 minextremelyMoney, Misogyny and MayhemIn this episode of extremely, Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves have a little something for everyone. We’re talking Houthi terrorists, Men’s Rights Activists and how extremists use cryptocurrency exchanges – the last with COE’s Extremism Funding Investigator, Mark Dwyer.In the second half of the episode, we’re joined by Shannon Hiller, who helms Princeton University’s Bridging Divides Initiative, for a frank conversation about the potential for political violence as we all tiptoe, with no small amount of trepidation, into a general election year.Have any questions for us? Email: extremely@adl.org2024-02-0630 minextremely2023: It Was a Year, and We Have ThoughtsIn the final episode of 2023, Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves look back at some of the developments in hate and extremism we wish would end along with the year (but almost certainly will not), including extremists harassing city council meetings, a months-long swatting spree targeting synagogues and other religious institutions and finally the massive post-October 7 spike in antisemitic incidents. We also welcome a couple of special guests -- longtime COE colleagues whose expertise and research are at the heart of everything we do. Send us your questions, comments and Key Lime Pie recipes: extremely@adl...2024-01-0327 minextremelyTrust but VerifyIn this episode of extremely, Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves consider the (partial) demise of extremist favorite Omegle, hype COE's popular and incredibly useful Hate Symbols Database and have an illuminating discussion with COE mis/disinformation analyst Sara Aniano, who walks us through the promise and very real dangers of Generative AI.We also revisit and share an important update to our conversation with Abbey Onn and Alana Zeitchik, who are advocating tirelessly on behalf of their family members who were murdered or taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. Have questions for us? Email: extremely@adl...2023-12-0542 minextremelySpecial Episode: Bring Them HomeIn this special episode of extremely, Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves speak with two women who are advocating tirelessly on behalf of their family members who were taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. Abbey Onn and Alana Zeitchik are responding to an unspeakable situation with endless resolve and empathy, and they are determined to keep the hostages in the spotlight.Have any questions for us? Email: extremely@adl.org Links referenced in this episode:1) Voice for Hostages: https://voicesforhostages.org/ 2) Bring Our Family Home: https://www.instagram.com/bringourfamilyhome/3) Zeitchik's...2023-11-1832 minextremelyWar is Hell (On Facts)Recorded two weeks after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, this month’s episode of extremely finds the ADL Center on Extremism’s (COE) Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves talking about white supremacists celebrating Hamas terror and the dangers of mis- and disinformation at a time when truth feels hard to come by. They also talk to COE’s Antisemitic Incident Specialist Rachel Sass about the spike in antisemitic incidents since the war broke out, and hear from Boston University Professor Jessica Stern about why extremism researchers need to think like terrorists.Send us your questions, comments and Ke...2023-11-0836 minextremelyJewish Space Lasers, Plus A Few Things You Should Actually Be Worried AboutIn extremely’s triumphant return to the podcast (air)waves, the ADL Center on Extremism’s Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves talk swatting, white supremacist activity and optics. We’re also joined by Research Assistant Mason Peeples, who weighs in on his work in online threat detection. Then, Oren talks to Michael Rothschild about his new book, Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories. Fun fact: Michael’s last name is a coincidence.Send us your questions, comments and Key Lime Pie recipes: extremely@adl.org2023-10-0427 min
Blue SkyCreating Hope in the Midst of Hate: Oren Segal of ADL’s Center on ExtremismGrowing up in New York with a particular interest in “the dark side” of human nature, Oren Segal has channeled that curiosity into a career spent providing resources, expertise and training which enables law enforcement, public officials and internet and technology companies to identify and counter emerging threats. Oren approaches this challenging work with intense dedication and an inspiring sense of hope and optimism. Learn More About Oren Segal and ADL: https://www.adl.org/ https://www.adl.org/about/regional-offices 2023-05-1048 min
New Books in TechnologyVirtually Violent: Are Online Attacks "Violence?"During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, vulnerable communities have been hit especially hard by disruptive online attacks. But calling these attacks "violent" could jeopardize the future of disruptive protests designed to protest those same communities.Guests:
Erica Chenoweth, professor of human rights and international affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and author of Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs To Know.
Dr. Joan Donovan, research director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University.
Oren Segal, vice president of the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism.
Learn more about yo...2023-01-2623 min
New Books in CommunicationsVirtually Violent: Are Online Attacks "Violence?"During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, vulnerable communities have been hit especially hard by disruptive online attacks. But calling these attacks "violent" could jeopardize the future of disruptive protests designed to protest those same communities.Guests:
Erica Chenoweth, professor of human rights and international affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and author of Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs To Know.
Dr. Joan Donovan, research director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University.
Oren Segal, vice president of the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism.
Learn more about yo...2023-01-2623 min
New Books in Science, Technology, and SocietyVirtually Violent: Are Online Attacks "Violence?"During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, vulnerable communities have been hit especially hard by disruptive online attacks. But calling these attacks "violent" could jeopardize the future of disruptive protests designed to protest those same communities.Guests:
Erica Chenoweth, professor of human rights and international affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and author of Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs To Know.
Dr. Joan Donovan, research director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University.
Oren Segal, vice president of the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism.
Learn more about yo...2023-01-2623 min
New Books in Public PolicyVirtually Violent: Are Online Attacks "Violence?"During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, vulnerable communities have been hit especially hard by disruptive online attacks. But calling these attacks "violent" could jeopardize the future of disruptive protests designed to protest those same communities.Guests:
Erica Chenoweth, professor of human rights and international affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and author of Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs To Know.
Dr. Joan Donovan, research director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University.
Oren Segal, vice president of the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism.
Learn more about yo...2023-01-2623 min
Ministry of IdeasVirtually ViolentDuring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, vulnerable communities have been hit especially hard by disruptive online attacks. But calling these attacks "violent" could jeopardize the future of disruptive protests designed to protest those same communities.Guests:
Erica Chenoweth, professor of human rights and international affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and author of Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs To Know.
Dr. Joan Donovan, research director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University.
Oren Segal, vice president of the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism.
Learn more about yo...2023-01-2623 min
The Philip DeFranco ShowPDS 11.22 The Truth about THAT Video, Belle Delphine, Hero Richard Fierro, Alabama Failed Again, Iran, & MoreHURRY! Buy the Final Drop of 2022! https://BeautifulBastard.com Go to http://KiwiCo.com/DEFRANCO to get your first month free on any KiwiCo subscription! Go to https://lolli.com/share/defranco to download Lolli and start earning free cash and bitcoin rewards today! News You May Have Missed: https://youtu.be/MJGcT_fT26A Check Out This Week’s Rap-Up: https://youtu.be/w4_1yzYCGpo TEXT ME! +1 (813) 213-4423 – 00:00 - Hero Stopped Club Q Gunman 04:50 - Biden Among Growing Group of 80+ Americans Still Working 07:52 - TikToker Sparks Debate By Walking Girlfriend on Leash 09:17 - Sponsored by KiwiCo 10:03 - Alabama Pauses Letha...2022-11-2328 min
The Philip DeFranco ShowPDS 11.15 "A RIDICULOUS SLANDEROUS LIE!" Hasan Piker Denies Accusations, Russia, Kari Lake, FTX, & MoreGo to https://establishedtitles.com/DEFRANCO to shop their Early Black Friday sale, + an additional 10% off any purchase! Thanks to Established Titles for sponsoring this video! Use code PHIL for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/PHIL News You May Have Missed: https://youtu.be/3rmWj6CTHE8 Check Out This Week’s Rap-Up: https://youtu.be/ZI9_NV917T0 TEXT ME! +1 (813) 213-4423 Get More Phil: https://linktr.ee/PhilipDeFranco – 00:00 - Hasan Piker Responds to Lavlune Accusations 02:44 - Crypto Sponsorships From Failing Companies Ripple Across Sports and Esports 04:33 - 48,000 UC Graduate Student Workers Go on Strike: 06:30 - Spon...2022-11-1525 min
extremelyElizabeth Williamson – “The results of this mass delusion” In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with Elizabeth Williamson, feature writer for The New York Times and author of “Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth.”Elizabeth and Oren discuss how disinformation and falsehoods inevitably follow mass shootings, and how conspiracies and lies - aided by super-spreaders like Alex Jones - increasingly lead to harassment of and threats against victims’ families. Elizabeth describes how the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting “was a foundational story of how these false narratives and misinformation have gained traction in society.”“The arbiters...2022-06-2228 min
extremelyElizabeth Williamson – “The results of this mass delusion”In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with Elizabeth Williamson, feature writer for The New York Times and author of “Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth.”Elizabeth and Oren discuss how disinformation and falsehoods inevitably follow mass shootings, and how conspiracies and lies - aided by super-spreaders like Alex Jones - increasingly lead to harassment of and threats against victims’ families. Elizabeth describes how the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting “was a foundational story of how these false narratives and misinformation have gained traction in society.”“The arbiters of truth in our count...2022-06-2228 min
extremelySam Jackson - "Motivated by a desire to understand people who I think are bad for the world"In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with Sam Jackson, assistant professor in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the State University of New York at Albany, and author of, “Oath Keepers: Patriotism and the Edge of Violence in a Right-Wing Antigovernment Group.”When Sam was an undergrad religious studies major at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, he “accidentally” took a class on religion and violence that sparked his interest in antigovernment extremism. Today, Sam emphasizes the distinctions between leaders of anti-government groups like the Oath Keepers and their subordinates.2022-05-0527 minextremelySam Jackson - "Motivated by a desire to understand people who I think are bad for the world"In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with Sam Jackson, assistant professor in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the State University of New York at Albany, and author of, “Oath Keepers: Patriotism and the Edge of Violence in a Right-Wing Antigovernment Group.”When Sam was an undergrad religious studies major at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, he “accidentally” took a class on religion and violence that sparked his interest in antigovernment extremism. Today, Sam emphasizes the distinctions between leaders of anti-government groups like the Oath Keepers and their subordinates.2022-05-0527 min
From the FrontlinesFrom the Frontlines: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 2021 ADL Audit of Antisemitic Incidents"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and hate in the United States and around the world. Since 1979, ADL has put out an Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. It is broadly seen as the benchmark for assessing the state of antisemitism in the United States. The 2021 Audit was released this week. This show not only discussed the findings, but it also offered a behind-the-scenes look at ADL's incident response efforts, which is the day-to-day work behind the audit. Oren Segal...2022-05-0118 min
extremelyDavid Neiwert - "They are against something, and that something is democracy"In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with David Neiwert, investigative journalist, and author of, “Alt-America: The Rise of the Radical Right in the Age of Trump.” David, who has been reporting on extremism for decades, provides his insight into the evolution of anti-democratic movements in the U.S. and how it culminated with the January 6th insurrection.In addition to describing how he made extremism reporting a beat, David argues that to truly understand the impact of extremism on communities, media needs to “interview the people who are afraid to even raise their heads in their...2022-03-2929 minextremelyDavid Neiwert - "They are against something, and that something is democracy"In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with David Neiwert, investigative journalist, and author of, “Alt-America: The Rise of the Radical Right in the Age of Trump.” David, who has been reporting on extremism for decades, provides his insight into the evolution of anti-democratic movements in the U.S. and how it culminated with the January 6th insurrection.In addition to describing how he made extremism reporting a beat, David argues that to truly understand the impact of extremism on communities, media needs to “interview the people who are afraid to even raise their heads in their...2022-03-2929 min
extremelyLisa Kaplan - “Democracies have generally faced worse, and we can get around this one too”In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with Lisa Kaplan, founder of the Alethea Group, which detects and mitigates disinformation and social media manipulation. Lisa explains the difference between disinformation and misinformation and highlights strategies to reduce the consequences of disinformation campaigns, which she says are "fast, cheap and easy to do."Beyond her love of dogs – repeat, Lisa loves dogs – she describes herself as an “eternal optimist when it comes to these sorts of issues.” She notes that “democracies have generally faced worse, and we can get around this one too” by promoting good information and education...2022-01-2028 minextremelyLisa Kaplan - “Democracies have generally faced worse, and we can get around this one too”In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with Lisa Kaplan, founder of the Alethea Group, which detects and mitigates disinformation and social media manipulation. Lisa explains the difference between disinformation and misinformation and highlights strategies to reduce the consequences of disinformation campaigns, which she says are "fast, cheap and easy to do."Beyond her love of dogs – repeat, Lisa loves dogs – she describes herself as an “eternal optimist when it comes to these sorts of issues.” She notes that “democracies have generally faced worse, and we can get around this one too” by promoting good information and education...2022-01-2028 min
Human Rights TalksHuman Rights Talks: Oren Segal, Vice President of the Center on Extremism for Anti Defamation LeagueThe Canadian Taskforce to Combat Online Antisemitism is a MIGS project aimed at analyzing current trends in online antisemitism, holocaust denial and distortion, and looking at ways we can build better Canadian resiliency to it while addressing what tech companies and other actors can do to tackle this issue. As part of the project, we are launching a series of podcast episodes. In this episode, MIGS student fellow Nadia Trudel interviews Oren Segal, Vice President of the Center on Extremism for Anti Defamation League.
2022-01-1216 min
The ConnectSafely Report with Larry MagidADL: Social media amplifies hate speech & extremism that led to January 6thOren Segal who runs the ADL's Center on Extremism, says that social media is amplifying the type of hate speech and extremism that led to the January 6th attack on the Capitol.2022-01-0501 min
extremelyAmy Cooter – “This is not exactly what you think it is”In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with Amy Cooter, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Vanderbilt University, about her ethnographic research on the militia movement in the U.S.Amy, who has interviewed militia members directly and observed their training firsthand, is not “a stereotypical academic.” She says that while most militias “see themselves as fundamentally local,” that started to change when they “became more willing than they had been for a number of years to quite literally bump shoulders with more extreme groups at protests and at other events they thought captured” shared concerns.Amy tells...2021-12-2129 minextremelyAmy Cooter – “This is not exactly what you think it is”In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with Amy Cooter, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Vanderbilt University, about her ethnographic research on the militia movement in the U.S.Amy, who has interviewed militia members directly and observed their training firsthand, is not “a stereotypical academic.” She says that while most militias “see themselves as fundamentally local,” that started to change when they “became more willing than they had been for a number of years to quite literally bump shoulders with more extreme groups at protests and at other events they thought captured” shared concerns.Amy tells...2021-12-2129 minextremelyMary McCord - "Professional question asker"In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with Mary McCord, Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) and a Visiting Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center.Before her national security work or serving as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Mary attended journalism school, which she describes as a "pretty good precursor to law school because essentially you become a professional question asker when you are a journalist and that's in many ways what a lawyer is."Despite describing herself as a glass half empty...2021-11-2427 min
extremelyMary McCord - "Professional question asker"In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with Mary McCord, Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) and a Visiting Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center.Before her national security work or serving as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Mary attended journalism school, which she describes as a "pretty good precursor to law school because essentially you become a professional question asker when you are a journalist and that's in many ways what a lawyer is."Despite describing herself as a glass half empty...2021-11-2427 minextremelyErroll Southers - “You should be the change that you’re looking for”In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with Erroll Southers, Professor at USC and Director of the Safe Communities Institute. Erroll explains his pathway from being stopped by law enforcement growing up in small town New Jersey to the Santa Monica Police Department, counterterrorism with the FBI, and then academia. Erroll credits a “incredible mentor” for the tough love that helped him keep moving forward in his career. Erroll also explains how compartmentalizing has helped him cope with the heaviness of extremism work – and not talking with people about politics and religion. More o...2021-11-1529 min
extremelyErroll Southers - “You should be the change that you’re looking for”In this episode of extremely, Oren Segal speaks with Erroll Southers, Professor at USC and Director of the Safe Communities Institute. Erroll explains his pathway from being stopped by law enforcement growing up in small town New Jersey to the Santa Monica Police Department, counterterrorism with the FBI, and then academia. Erroll credits a “incredible mentor” for the tough love that helped him keep moving forward in his career. Erroll also explains how compartmentalizing has helped him cope with the heaviness of extremism work – and not talking with people about politics and religion. More o...2021-11-1529 min
extremelyJared Holt - "I'm just doing my part"In episode one of season two, Oren Segal speaks with Jared Holt, Resident Fellow at Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), about recent media coverage of extremism and the September 18 non-event in Washington DC.Oren and Jared also discuss the importance of personal security and pathways into this field of work. Jared says his upbringing in Arkansas and spending time on the internet as a kid gave him "a better sense of what the weird stuff really was."More on Jared’s work here: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/jared-holt/Stay enga...2021-10-1527 minextremelyJared Holt - "I'm just doing my part"In episode one of season two, Oren Segal speaks with Jared Holt, Resident Fellow at Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), about recent media coverage of extremism and the September 18 non-event in Washington DC.Oren and Jared also discuss the importance of personal security and pathways into this field of work. Jared says his upbringing in Arkansas and spending time on the internet as a kid gave him "a better sense of what the weird stuff really was."More on Jared’s work here: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/jared-holt/Stay enga...2021-10-1527 min
The Ontic Connected Intelligence PodcastCombating Extremism, Terrorism and Hate from Anti-Defimation League’s Oren SegalBrought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at podcast@ontic.co or visit ontic.co/center for more information.
2021-09-0822 min
From the FrontlinesFrom the Frontlines: ADL Partners with PayPal to Fight Extremism"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight hate and antisemitism in the United States and around the world. This week's podcast focused on ADL's new partnership with PayPal, the online payment service. This research effort will help address the urgent need to understand how extremist and hate movements throughout the U.S. are attempting to leverage financial platforms to fund criminal activity. The intelligence gathered through this research initiative will be shared broadly across the financial industry and with policymakers and...2021-08-2309 min
extremely“Extremism Anonymous” – An Evening with the ExpertsOn the final episode of season one, we turn to previous guests for wisdom. An “Evening with the Experts” was chance to share personal strategies for managing extremist topics, which includes trash TV recommendations, the soothing sounds of basketball and rap star legacies.As we work to understand and interrupt some of the worst ideas, we also learn the value of self-care and the responsibility for taking care of those coming up in the field. And when nothing else seems to work, we have each other, and of course, the occasional key lime pie.More on o...2021-07-1559 minextremely“Extremism Anonymous” – An Evening with the ExpertsOn the final episode of season one, we turn to previous guests for wisdom. An “Evening with the Experts” was chance to share personal strategies for managing extremist topics, which includes trash TV recommendations, the soothing sounds of basketball and rap star legacies.As we work to understand and interrupt some of the worst ideas, we also learn the value of self-care and the responsibility for taking care of those coming up in the field. And when nothing else seems to work, we have each other, and of course, the occasional key lime pie.More on o...2021-07-1559 min
From the FrontlinesFrom the Frontlines: ADL Describes the Rise in Antisemitism in the Wake of the Israel-Hamas Conflict"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight hate and antisemitism in the United States and around the world. This week's podcast featured an interview with Oren Segal, the Director ADL's Center on Extremism, about the uptick in antisemitic incidents in the United States in the wake of the recent violence in Israel. He offered the details and the data, as well as important perspective. This podcast originally aired as a radio show on WVOX 1460 AM.2021-06-2311 min
Health and WealthInterview with Fashion Model Entrepreneur Oren Segal🌍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henryaaronwestbrooks🌍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/henryaaronw/?ref=bookmarks🌍 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HenryAaronW?lang=en🌍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronwestbrooks/ Words from Oren: " I am a New Yorker, student, freelance model and I do digital marketing for a brand I’m very passionate about. I am focused about the things that matter to me, but I am also ambitious and dedicated to changing and making the world a better place. I want to share and spread my kindness and positivity with the people around me while also creating a positive environment for others. Even...2021-05-2957 min
The Common Good PodcastUnderstanding the Rise of Right Wing Domestic TerrorismAccording to the Department of Homeland Security, "domestic violent extremism poses the most lethal, persistent terrorism-related threat to our homeland today." Join our stellar group as they discuss this metastasizing threat, and what can be done to fight it. Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, ADL Vice President Oren Segal, and national security and terrorism experts, Professor Robert Pape and former FBI agent Michael German.2021-05-241h 05extremelyJoan Donovan - “Do we care as much as they do?”In Episode 12, Oren Segal speaks with Joan Donovan, Research Director of the Harvard Kennedy School Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy. Dr. Donovan leads the field in examining media manipulation, online extremism and disinformation campaigns.Joan admits to being a bit of an anarchist but describes the ways in which governments are instrumental in service delivery. Oren and Joan discuss the effects of bad regulation on journalists, how to teach people to be critical consumers, and the vital need for community in this field.As we move away from what Joan describes as “bl...2021-04-3028 min
extremelyJoan Donovan - “Do we care as much as they do?”In Episode 12, Oren Segal speaks with Joan Donovan, Research Director of the Harvard Kennedy School Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy. Dr. Donovan leads the field in examining media manipulation, online extremism and disinformation campaigns.Joan admits to being a bit of an anarchist but describes the ways in which governments are instrumental in service delivery. Oren and Joan discuss the effects of bad regulation on journalists, how to teach people to be critical consumers, and the vital need for community in this field.As we move away from what Joan describes as “bl...2021-04-3028 minextremelyMia Bloom- “And everyone went back to normal like there was no bomb.” // The narrow prism post 9/11In the wake of another mass shooting, Oren speaks to Mia Bloom, author, and Professor of Communication at Georgia State University and Fellow at New America.Mia highlights how studying terrorism pre-9/11 gives academics a diverse lens for terror, hate, and violence. She brings that nuance to the recent murders in Atlanta and the challenges of navigating intersectional issues in the 24-hour news cycle.Where else does intersectionality play a role in extremism? What are the sunk costs keeping women anchored in things like Qanon? Any how does gender influence the research field itself? This...2021-03-2532 minextremelyAmy Spitalnick - Do you want to help us sue Nazis?A month following the January 6 insurrection we reflect on the sadly inevitable events and how we got here. On this episode of extremely, Oren Segal spoke to Amy Spitalnick, Executive Director of Integrity First for America, about the importance of holding extremists accountable for their actions.Oren and Amy explore: How do extremist groups use try to avoid liability? How did Amy learn how to sue Nazis from Roberta Kaplan? This and more on episode 10 of extremely.More on Amy’s work here: https://www.integrityfirstforamerica.org/about-usStay engaged and follow along fo...2021-02-2430 min
extremelyAmy Spitalnick - Do you want to help us sue Nazis?A month following the January 6 insurrection we reflect on the sadly inevitable events and how we got here. On this episode of extremely, Oren Segal spoke to Amy Spitalnick, Executive Director of Integrity First for America, about the importance of holding extremists accountable for their actions.Oren and Amy explore: How do extremist groups use try to avoid liability? How did Amy learn how to sue Nazis from Roberta Kaplan? This and more on episode 10 of extremely.More on Amy’s work here: https://www.integrityfirstforamerica.org/about-usStay engaged and follow along fo...2021-02-2430 min
extremelyMark Pitcavage - "At this point I can’t join the circus"After decades of work together, Oren Segal speaks with Mark Pitcavage, Senior Research Fellow at the ADL Center on Extremism, about ADL's annual Murder and Extremism report. But Mark also has word of encouragement for the next generation of researchers and leaders.In this month’s conversation, we learn how getting in on the ground floor of subject matter expertise can have huge impact. Mark also talks about a career that enables one to interrupt modern hate an extremism by helping law enforcement, legislators, and civic society prevent violence.More on Mark’s work here: http...2021-02-0435 minextremelyMark Pitcavage - "At this point I can’t join the circus"After decades of work together, Oren Segal speaks with Mark Pitcavage, Senior Research Fellow at the ADL Center on Extremism, about ADL's annual Murder and Extremism report. But Mark also has word of encouragement for the next generation of researchers and leaders.In this month’s conversation, we learn how getting in on the ground floor of subject matter expertise can have huge impact. Mark also talks about a career that enables one to interrupt modern hate an extremism by helping law enforcement, legislators, and civic society prevent violence.More on Mark’s work here: http...2021-02-0435 min
Community Relations Corner1-21-2021 Community Relations Corner with Oren Segal"THE THREAT OF WHITE SUPREMECISM"
JCRC-NY #CommunityRelationsCorner Ep. 120 with Oren Segal VP, ADL - Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism, and host of the "Extremey" podcast. Hosted by Michael Miller, JCRC-NY CEO "When you look over the past 10 years, our data shows 75% of extremist-related murders [in US] are carried out by right-wing extremists, anti-government extremists, and white supremacists... 24% by those who subscribe to the ideologies of Isis and Al Queda, and 1% other...we have been seeing the rise of white supremicism and anti-government extremism for a long time, so anybody who was surprised wasn't paying attention."
...2021-01-2157 minextremelyJoel Finkelstein - A little bit of light repels so much darknessThis month, Oren Segal spoke to Joel Finkelstein at the Network Contagion Research Institute. “I hate my job. I don’t want to do this” says Joel. A neuroscientist by training, Joel found himself obligated to the work of dismantling hate and polarization knowing that brain science could drive solutions. In his work at NCRI, Joel tracks how hate and virtual deception spreads between social media communities and into the real world.Joel warns that we must stay connected to our purpose in this work. “If it becomes an addiction, we become defined by the things we hate.” I...2020-12-3032 min
extremelyJoel Finkelstein - A little bit of light repels so much darknessThis month, Oren Segal spoke to Joel Finkelstein at the Network Contagion Research Institute. “I hate my job. I don’t want to do this” says Joel. A neuroscientist by training, Joel found himself obligated to the work of dismantling hate and polarization knowing that brain science could drive solutions. In his work at NCRI, Joel tracks how hate and virtual deception spreads between social media communities and into the real world.Joel warns that we must stay connected to our purpose in this work. “If it becomes an addiction, we become defined by the things we hate.” I...2020-12-3032 min
extremelyAmar Amarasingam - "Don't be hateful"Oren Segal speaks with Amar Amarasingam, Assistant Professor in the School of Religion at Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada, and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. Amar has conducted years of research with foreign fighters and neo-Nazis around the world.There is no one profile for an extremist, but the value of interview-based research has brought Amar a deeper understanding of why extremists are moved to engage in transnational activism. A common thread with conspiracy theorists is a shared sense of moral urgency. Today’s episode explores what this means for the complex prob...2020-11-2428 minextremelyAmar Amarasingam - "Don't be hateful"Oren Segal speaks with Amar Amarasingam, Assistant Professor in the School of Religion at Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada, and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. Amar has conducted years of research with foreign fighters and neo-Nazis around the world.There is no one profile for an extremist, but the value of interview-based research has brought Amar a deeper understanding of why extremists are moved to engage in transnational activism. A common thread with conspiracy theorists is a shared sense of moral urgency. Today’s episode explores what this means for the complex prob...2020-11-2428 min
extremelyKathy Blee - The intersection of white supremacy and politics...Kathy joins Oren Segal to remember the anniversary of the Pittsburgh attack. After years of research into white supremacy, this event gripped her own community.How does white supremacy function as a political phenomenon? How has the role of women evolved? With a rich understanding of history, Kathy walks us through her top two calls to action and more on episode six of extremely.Dean Kathy Blee is a professor of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh. Her work as a scholar, writer, and administrator spans from Women’s Studies to Sociology to History....2020-10-2828 minextremelyKathy Blee - The intersection of white supremacy and politics...Kathy joins Oren Segal to remember the anniversary of the Pittsburgh attack. After years of research into white supremacy, this event gripped her own community.How does white supremacy function as a political phenomenon? How has the role of women evolved? With a rich understanding of history, Kathy walks us through her top two calls to action and more on episode six of extremely.Dean Kathy Blee is a professor of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh. Her work as a scholar, writer, and administrator spans from Women’s Studies to Sociology to History....2020-10-2828 minextremelyHeidi Beirich - The evolution of extremism...“Did baby Heidi always want to get into the work of combating extremism?”Oren Segal and Heidi speak about the way the research field of extremism has changed over the past few decades. Heidi shares her accidental journey from a college terrorism class to the Southern Poverty Law Center and her hopes for future interventions.Heidi Beirich currently works at the Global Project on Hate and Extremism. She is an expert on various forms of extremism, including the white supremacist, nativist, and neo-Confederate movements as well as racism in academia.More on the Glob...2020-09-1230 min
extremelyHeidi Beirich - The evolution of extremism...“Did baby Heidi always want to get into the work of combating extremism?”Oren Segal and Heidi speak about the way the research field of extremism has changed over the past few decades. Heidi shares her accidental journey from a college terrorism class to the Southern Poverty Law Center and her hopes for future interventions.Heidi Beirich currently works at the Global Project on Hate and Extremism. She is an expert on various forms of extremism, including the white supremacist, nativist, and neo-Confederate movements as well as racism in academia.More on the Glob...2020-09-1229 min