New Doc Examines How Vets Are Recruited by Militias
This week I’m joined by Ken Harbaugh, the producer of Against All Enemies, to discuss his new documentary about the disproportionate number of military and police personnel attracted to extremist groups like the Oath Keepers. How did so many end up at the vanguard of the mob that stormed the Capitol on January 6? And what role do lies about elections play in radicalizing this cohort? We also discuss the film’s glowing reception at Tribeca and the work that goes into getting a documentary like this not only produced but also distributed. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to share it with a friend!
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New Doc Examines How Vets Are Recruited by Militias
My brother was sucked into the conspiracy vortex in the US Air Force. He became convinced that the moon landing was faked, that 9-11 was done by the US government and other conspiracies. I tried over and over to reason with him, but I couldn't shake him back into sanity. Sadly he died of alcoholism as so many vets have.
I suspect the true believers' urge to tell their stories is the urge to drown out the cognitive dissonance.