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A violent, white supremacist ideology is spreading around the world, with believers trying to create chaos, in order to seize control. When recruitment posters for a group calling itself The Base start to appear in Manitoba, Winnipeg Free Press journalist Ryan Thorpe decides to go undercover...and infiltrate. Ryan meets with a Canadian Armed Forces reservist trying to establish a local neo-Nazi cell, and discovers that he is planning attacks and destruction abroad. This six-part series follows the extraordinary case through Ryan’s perspective as an infiltrator - while host Michelle Shephard, a veteran national security journalist, explores the rise of white supremacist accelerationism. New episodes released weekly on Wednesdays.

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    • Feb 13, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES

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    The White Hot Hate podcast is an exceptional show that delves into the dark world of horrible people. What sets it apart is the way in which it is presented. Host Michelle's approach is commendable as she balances her abhorrence for the deeds being discussed while refraining from being overly dramatic or sensationalizing them with exaggerated statements like "Oh my god!!!" Instead, she simply narrates the events and allows listeners to form their own judgments.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the excellent reporting. Michelle's thorough research and attention to detail shine through in every episode. She provides a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter, leaving no stone unturned. The storytelling is gripping, keeping listeners engaged throughout. By exploring how these acts of hate started and tracking their growth up to planning to barrage school boards, The White Hot Hate offers valuable insights into a troubling phenomenon.

    Though there may be hundreds of stories like these out there, this podcast stands out because it sheds light on a topic that often goes unnoticed or ignored. It exposes the harsh realities and dangers posed by these individuals and groups, highlighting the need for more awareness and action. The show serves as a wake-up call for society, urging us to confront these issues head-on rather than turning a blind eye.

    However, one potential downside of The White Hot Hate podcast is that it may be triggering or disturbing for some listeners due to its heavy subject matter. The graphic details and unsettling nature of the crimes discussed might be too much for those sensitive to such content. It's important for potential listeners to be aware of this before diving into the series.

    In conclusion, The White Hot Hate is an outstanding podcast that tackles an important yet distressing subject matter with finesse and sensitivity. Michelle's narration style allows listeners to explore the stories without feeling overwhelmed by unnecessary theatrics or sensationalism. With its excellent reporting and thought-provoking content, this podcast deserves recognition as one of the best on the subject. Listeners will be captivated by its storytelling and enlightened by its revelations, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding and combatting hate crimes.



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    White Hot Hate Introduces: The Africas VS. America

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    In 1985, at the height of the Black Power era, police dropped a bomb in a Philadelphia neighborhood. Their target? A family of Black radicals known as ‘MOVE,' who found themselves ensnared in a city — and nation's — domestic war on Black Liberation. Over seven episodes, host Matthew Amha investigates the events that culminated in the MOVE bombing, and the long afterlife of a forgotten American tragedy. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/-EgADpHn

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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 36:10


    John and Amanda have lived on the fringes their whole lives. They're on welfare, living with John's grandma, and struggling with addiction to opioids and Dungeons and Dragons. They've followed crooked paths to this point. John played in heavy metal bands and dabbled with Satanism. Amanda left home and discovered heroin before her 18th birthday. The couple converts to Islam in an attempt to turn their lives around. But things take a wild turn when a mysterious figure enters their lives and draws them into a web of conspiracy, deception and terror. More episodes are available at smarturl.it/pressurecookercbc

    White Hot Hate Introduces: The Village Season Three - The Montreal Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 45:59


    In the early 1990s, as AIDS tightens its grip on major cities around the world, the relative safety of Montreal's nightlife becomes a magnet for gay men. But when they start turning up dead in hotel rooms, beaten lifeless in city parks, and violently murdered in their own homes, the queer community has more to fear than the disease. While the city's police force dithers over the presence of a serial killer, a group of queer activists starts making connections, and rises up to start a movement that would end up changing thousands of lives. Hosted by Francis Plourde. More episodes are available at smarturl.it/thevillagecbc

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 33:24


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    White Hot Hate Introduces: Verified

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 29:35


    Verified: The Next Threat takes the listener on a journey from Russia, to Europe to the United States - to reveal how extremists are learning from each other and recruiting every day for their global fight for white power. The first episode uncovers an international network of global extremists who are recruiting for a new transnational holy war and white power. Built on exclusive reporting and interviews by the Verified team, this immersive, deeply reported six episode podcast series unpacks transnational racially motivated violent extremism. For more visit https://www.verifiedpod.com/

    White Hot Hate Introduces: Boys Like Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 37:22


    Why are lonely, young men a growing threat to our safety? In 2018, a Toronto man drove a van down a busy sidewalk, killing 11 people and injuring many more. He was linked to the "incel" movement, a dark online world fueled by violent misogyny, extreme isolation and perceived rejection. In the wake of the attack, Evan Mead discovers a disturbing connection to the perpetrator. They were former high school classmates; both outcasts, existing together on the fringes of social acceptance. How did two young men who started in similar circumstances, end up on such drastically different paths? More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/boyslikeme

    Episode 6: “Give them what they deserve.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 39:09


    Patrik Mathews could be facing up to 25 years in prison for U.S. firearm offences. His and others' arrests may have destroyed the appeal of accelerationist groups like The Base — but where is the movement heading now?

    Episode 5: The ‘Network Administrator'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 48:11


    We speak with ‘Roman Wolf,' the founder of The Base. Who is he really? Why did he start a white supremacist network? And with half a dozen members behind bars, what comes next?

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    Episode 4: “It only takes a few”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 28:38


    Some members of The Base are planning deadly attacks that they hope will spark a race war. Will they be stopped, before it's too late?

    Episode 3: Hate Camps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 35:10


    Outed as a member of The Base, Patrik Mathews disappears. His abandoned truck is discovered near the Canada-U.S. border. He could be heading to a training camp. But what exactly are they training for?

    Episode 1: “Save Your Race, Join The Base”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 36:06


    When recruitment posters for a white supremacist network start appearing around town, Winnipeg Free Press journalist Ryan Thorpe decides to go undercover and infiltrate the group.

    Episode 2: “Best of Both Worlds”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 36:52


    A tipster reveals that Patrik — who talked about derailing trains and setting off explosives — was a member of the Army Reserve. Does the military have a problem with neo-Nazis in its ranks?

    Introducing: White Hot Hate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 3:01


    ‘White Hot Hate' follows the extraordinary case of a Canadian journalist who infiltrated an international neo-Nazi extremist network. Host Michelle Shephard explores the rise of white supremacist accelerationism: the ultra-violent ideology that drives believers to create chaos, in order to seize ultimate control.

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