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Razib Khan's Unsupervised Learning
Graeme Wood: Germany's turn to the right

Razib Khan's Unsupervised Learning

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 65:30


  On this episode of Unsupervised Learning, Razib talks to Graeme Wood. Wood is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he usually covers geopolitics and international affairs. His work ranges from a profile of Richard Spencer, the American white nationalist public figure with whom he went to high school with, to the Islamic State. He is the author of The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State. Wood grew up in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from Harvard College. He also studied at the American University in Cairo, Indiana University and Deep Springs College. Today Razib talks to Wood about his piece in The Atlantic, Germany's Anti-Extremist Firewall Is Collapsing. Wood addresses the economic malaise of contemporary Germany, in particular, the former East Germany, and how that is impacting the national cultural climate. More concretely, they consider why the right-wing Alternative For Deutschland (AFD) party is so popular, and its transformation from an anti-EU party to an anti-migrant party. Wood emphasizes that Germany has become a highly polarized society when it comes to ethnicities, with very cosmopolitan cities, but small towns in rural eastern provinces where he recalls feeling like possibly the only non-white face at the local beer hall (his father is a white American while his mother is ethnically Chinese). Razib muses whether German multiculturalism as an ideology has allowed for more, not less racism, while Wood reflects on his multi-decade experience visiting the nation as an outsider.

Deep Dive with Shawn C. Fettig
Dissecting Identity: Internalized Homophobia, Religion, and the Queer Community with Stephen Long

Deep Dive with Shawn C. Fettig

Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 67:36 Transcription Available


Today, we welcome Stephen Long, the brain behind Sacred Tension Substack and its podcast. We're in for a deep, meaningful discussion about internalized homophobia and how it affects the LGBTQ+ community. But, we're not stopping there, we're delving into the nitty-gritty; the politics of relationships, religion's role in society, and the evolution of identity language. We grapple with the terms "gay" and "queer", and the generational gap in their interpretations. We discuss the daily struggle of reconciling deep religious beliefs with homosexuality, and how queer people of faith endure a constant battle of making peace with conflicting aspects of identity. We'll also be touching on the complexities of activism and the loss of personal growth caused by internalized homophobia.To wrap things up, we'll refocus on religion's role in society. We'll bring in perspectives from the Satanic Temple, a non-theistic religious organization emphasizing compassion, empathy, and human rights. We'll dissect the elements of religion, its challenges, and how it can add structure and meaning to lives. This is an episode packed with boundary-pushing conversations, norms challenge, and enough self-reflection to spark meaningful change. Make sure you like and subscribe to Deep Dive with Shawn C. Fettig on your preferred podcast platform; you won't want to miss this one!Mentioned:On Liberty – John Stuart MillThe Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State - Graeme WoodThe Identity Trap – Yascha Mounk-------------------------Follow Deep Dive:InstagramPost.newsYouTube Email: deepdivewithshawn@gmail.com **Artwork: Dovi Design **Music: Joystock

The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan
Graeme Wood On The Horrors Of Hamas' War

The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 53:15


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comGraeme is a foreign correspondent, and one of the most brilliant men I've ever met. He's been a staff writer at The Atlantic since 2006 and a lecturer in political science at Yale since 2014. He's also been a contributing editor to The New Republic and books editor of Pacific Standard, and he's the author of The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State. Graeme was in Israel when we spoke earlier this week. It's — shall we say — a lively conversation, covering every taboo in the Israel/Palestine question.You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player above (or on the right side of the player, click “Listen On” to add the Dishcast feed to your favorite podcast app). For two clips of our convo — on the ways Hamas is more evil than even ISIS, and on the ethnic cleansing in the West Bank — pop over to our YouTube page.Other topics: growing up in an upper-middle-class home in Dallas; how his parents gave him the travel bug, which he took to the extreme; why the challenges of travel are often the best parts; how time slows down abroad; Paul Theroux and Emerson on travel; going to Afghanistan in 2001 at age 21; why ISIS hated the Taliban and considered them non-Muslims; the caliphate; the easy divisibility of Islamists because of doctrinal differences; Israelis leaving Gaza in 2005; a Nakba in the West Bank; Bibi opposing a two-state solution; the savagery and evil glee of 10/7; the rank corruption and greed of the Hamas government; the dismal economy of Gaza; the terrible conundrum of killing Hamas among human shields; Fallujah vs. Gaza; the fanatical settlers; how the Orthodox right doesn't start tech companies or join the military; Kushner funding the settlements; Trump and the Abraham Accords; Graeme disagreeing with me over the Accords; the protests over judicial reform; the Israelis who oppose settlements; AIPAC and the dearth of US pushback on Israel; the Dem rift over the Gaza war; far-left denialism over 10/7; destroying the posters of hostages; and the upcoming mass protest in London on 11/11.Browse the Dishcast archive for another convo you might enjoy (the first 102 episodes are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: David Leonhardt on his new book about the American Dream, John Judis and Ruy Teixeira on Where Have All the Democrats Gone?, Cat Bohannon on Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution, Matthew Crawford, and Jennifer Burns. Please send any guest recs, dissent and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content
#339 - The Infernal Logic of Jihad

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 91:54


Share this episode: https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense-episodes/339-the-infernal-logic-of-jihad Sam Harris speaks with Graeme Wood about the October 7th atrocities in Israel, the unfolding war in Gaza, and the ongoing problem of global jihadism. Graeme Wood is a national correspondent for The Atlantic. He has written for The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and many other publications. He was the 2014–2015 Edward R. Murrow Press Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and he teaches in the political science department at Yale University. He is the author of The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State. Website: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/graeme-wood/ Twitter: @gcaw

The Good Fight
Graeme Wood on January 6th, Saudi Arabia, and Interviewing Extremists

The Good Fight

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 56:41


Graeme Wood is a staff writer for The Atlantic and a lecturer in political science at Yale University. He is the author of The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Graeme Wood discuss why the January 6th insurrection does not resemble other coups; his experience interviewing Mohammed bin Salman and being Richard Spencer's middle school lab partner; and the need for general interest journalists whose curiosity is not constrained by their identity. This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity. Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: podcast@persuasion.community  Website: http://www.persuasion.community Podcast production by John Taylor Williams, and Brendan Ruberry Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google Twitter: @Yascha_Mounk & @joinpersuasion Youtube: Yascha Mounk LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content
#283 - Gun Violence in America

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 94:42


In this episode of the podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Graeme Wood about the problem of gun violence in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Graeme Wood is a national correspondent for The Atlantic. He has written for The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and many other publications. He was the 2014–2015 Edward R. Murrow Press Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and he teaches in the political science department at Yale University. He is the author of The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State. Website: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/graeme-wood/ Twitter: @gcaw

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content
#278 - The Man Who Will Be King

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 78:01


In this episode of the podcast, Sam Harris speaks to Graeme Wood about Muhammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. They discuss the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the imprisonment of Saudi elites in the Ritz Carlton, the Vision 2030 campaign, relations with Israel, the posture of the Biden administration, energy policy, Saudi efforts to deprogram jihadists, the strange case of Musa Cerantonio, John Walker Lindh, the current condition of ISIS, the war in Ukraine, Russian propaganda, how Finland has made itself invasion-proof, and other topics. Graeme Wood is a national correspondent for The Atlantic. He has written for The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and many other publications. He was the 2014–2015 Edward R. Murrow Press Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and he teaches in the political science department at Yale University. He is the author of The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State. Website: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/graeme-wood/ Twitter: @gcaw Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content
#216 - A Conversation with Graeme Wood

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 85:14


In this episode of the podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Graeme Wood about the breakdown of social order in the U.S. They discuss the recent eruptions of violence, the loss of trust in the media, the cases of Jacob Blake and Kyle Rittenhouse, how to understand police videos, the risks of vigilantism, the politicization of race, the problem of deep fakes, Trump not actually wanting to be president, the prospect that Trump might attempt to pardon himself, and other topics. Graeme Wood is a national correspondent for The Atlantic. He has written for The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and many other publications. He was the 2014–2015 Edward R. Murrow Press Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and he teaches in the political science department at Yale University. He is the author of The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State. Twitter: @gcaw

The Invictus Mind
Episode 27- Stranger Encounters

The Invictus Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 59:26


Tommy Salmons, Host of the Year Zero Podcast interviewed me on his early podcast, Strangers Encounters. We discuss my background, my philosophy, and how to better position ourselves to win the money game! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-invictus-mind/support

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Secular Jihadists for a Muslim Enlightenment
EP83: Has ISIS Been “Defeated”? With Graeme Wood

Secular Jihadists for a Muslim Enlightenment

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 118:41


Watch the video version of this conversation (for patrons): https://www.patreon.com/posts/2Fhas-isis-been-24033979  In this episode, we speak to Graeme Wood, author of the award-winning book, The Way of The Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State. Graeme is a contributing editor to The Atlantic and wrote one of the magazine's most widely read and brilliant pieces of all time, What ISIS Really Wants. How did ISIS begin and what drives it? Is ISIS really Islamic? And will ISIS ever be “defeated”? We also talk about Graeme’s take on white supremacist Richard Spencer, his former high school classmate. Check it out.

LALO DAGACH PODCAST
LDP 033: Graeme Wood - Encounters with the Islamic State

LALO DAGACH PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 157:14


I speak with Graeme Wood, author of 'The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State.' Graeme clarifies terms such as "Wahhabi, Salafi, Jihadi", and what they mean to ISIS. We also talk about the religiosity of ISIS and the western reaction to it. Follow Graeme Wood https://twitter.com/gcaw Contribute on Patreon patreon.com/lalodagach Podcast available on YouTube youtube.com/lalodagachpodcast Also available iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay and TuneIn Follow Lalo Dagach twitter.com/LaloDagach facebook.com/lalodagachpage

Aspen Ideas to Go
The Nature of Evil: Paul Bloom and Graeme Wood

Aspen Ideas to Go

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 49:33


Why do people do evil things? We hear from Yale psychologist Paul Bloom and journalist Graeme Wood about the nature of evil. Bloom studies morality in babies, children, and adults. Wood immersed himself in ISIS, readings the terror group’s propaganda and conversing with its members, in order to write the book The Way of Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State. Graeme explains that ISIS members aren’t crazy but are driven to do horrific evil deeds, like murder and rape. Why do they carry out these evils? And what about smaller-scale evil acts like cheating a lying? Is it enough to define evil as having a sense of right and wrong? Bloom and Wood’s conversation touches on philosophy, religion, and politics. Listen to our episode Coping with Disappointment, Setback, and Crisis. Find Aspen Insight's latest episode, This Land Is Our Land. Follow our show on Twitter @aspenideas and Facebook at facebook.com/aspenideas. Email your comments to aspenideastogo@gmail.com.

Roy Green Show
Hour 2, Segment 2 - Graeme Wood

Roy Green Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2017 10:08


Almost immediately, ISIS claimed responsibility for last weekend's mass shooting in Las Vegas. Graeme Wood is an ISIS expert, author and Atlantic magazine contributor who wrote a piece for Atlantic titled, "Why did the Islamic State claim the Las Vegas shooting?" Guest: Graeme Wood, has interviewed IS members, author of “The Way of Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State” (Photo: David Becker/Getty Images) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy Green Show
Should Gun Violence be treated as a Public Health issue? What do we know about the 19-year-old Canadian citizen who pleaded guilty to an alleged terror plot in New York City? What is the next move, following the cancellation of the Energy East pipeline?

Roy Green Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2017 61:36


The Roy Green Show Podcast   Following the mass shooting in Las Vegas last weekend, the topic of gun ownership is once again being widely debated. What is the fundamental reason behind all the shootings and deaths in the United States? An epidemiologist at the University of Illinois argues the shootings are a 'public health issue'. He warned the Governor of Illinois that a surge in shootings in Chicago would take place after funding was cut for the CeaseFire program (now called Cure Violence). He was right. Guest: Dr. Gary Slutkin, epidemiologist at the University of Illinois and founder of Cure Violence - Tracey Wilson argues that legal gun owners need to come out of the closet in order to alter public opinion of who owns firearms and to reduce the stigma around the people who do.   Guest: Tracey Wilson, Orleans chairwoman of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights - Almost immediately, ISIS claimed responsibility for last weekend's mass shooting in Las Vegas. Graeme Wood is an ISIS expert, author and Atlantic magazine contributor who wrote a piece for Atlantic titled, "Why did the Islamic State claim the Las Vegas shooting?" Guest: Graeme Wood, has interviewed IS members, author of “The Way of Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State” - Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau says he has listened to Canadians about his tax fairness plan and is prepared to act on what he has heard.  However, Richard Kurland says he has a simple plan that will lead to income tax fairness. Guest: Richard Kurland, national immigration lawyer in Vancouver - Calgary Mayoral candidate Bill Smith has widened his lead over incumbent Naheed Nenshi since last week's Mainstreet polling. Is it over for Nenshi? Guest: Quito Maggi, president of Mainstreet Research - Roy is joined by two of the Beauties and Brian Jean, leadership candidate for the United Conservative Party of Alberta, to discuss the cancellation of the Energy East pipeline. Guests: Catherine Swift Linda Leatherdale Brian Jean, candidate for leadership of the United Conservative Party of Alberta See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content
#82 - The End of the World According to ISIS

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 97:27


Graeme Wood is a national correspondent for The Atlantic. He has written for The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and many other publications. He was the 2014–2015 Edward R. Murrow Press Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and he teaches in the political science department at Yale University. He is the author of The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State. Twitter: @gcaw

With Friends Like These
“Poetic justice and justice are not the same thing”

With Friends Like These

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017 77:56


This episode wound up being about the limits and costs of empathy. First up: Franchesca Ramsey (@chescaleigh), creator and star of the hilarious social justice (really, all of that!) series, “Decoded.” We discuss about what she still feels uncomfortable talking about and who she feels uncomfortable talking to. Second segment: National correspondent for The Atlantic Graeme Wood (@gcaw), whose profile of honest-to-god Nazi and high school classmate Richard Spencer wound up being closer to his usual beat — ISIS — than Wood ever thought it would be. Wood is also the author of “The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State”: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Strangers-Encounters-Islamic-State-ebook/dp/B018PD2HIG/ Decoded: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnvZ3PbKApGM-hHuQ9lNc5oSKsusjn0Z6 “His Kampf: Richard Spencer is a troll and an icon for white supremacists. He was also my high-school classmate”: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/06/his-kampf/524505/ Sponsors this week: Texture: Texture makes magazines easy. Visit texture.com/friends Helix: A mattress made just for you. Visit helix.com/ana You can follow the show on Twitter! @crooked_friends Got a comment or a question about politics and relationships (or relationships and politics?) write us at withfriendslikepod@gmail.com.

Darkness Prevails Podcast | TRUE Horror Stories
Episode 200 - 10 REAL Skinwalker Encounters

Darkness Prevails Podcast | TRUE Horror Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2017 41:58


There are skinwalkers in the forest! If you go into the woods, you'll become the next Real Ghost Story! Subscribe for endless Real Horror Stories - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 There has existed real ghost stories, urban legends and native american folklore of a strange creature that uses the skins and sounds of other animals to lure in its prey. It is known as a Skinwalker. Very similar to the Wendigo from until dawn, the skinwalker is out to harm people for some unknown purpose. They've been sighted in Australia, the United States and more as mythical creatures not to be trifled with. If you can brave the haunted forest and the desert, get ready for these true stories of real monster encounters. Enjoy! Background Footage courtesy of beachfrontbroll.com! Production music courtesy of Epidemic Sound at www.epidemicsound.com and Kevin Macleod at incompetech.com DAILYMOTION - https://www.dailymotion.com/darknessprevails/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/DarknessPrevaiIs TWITTER - https://twitter.com/DarkPrevails WEBSITE - http://www.darknessprevails.org MERCH - http://www.darknessprevails.org/store SUBMIT A STORY - http://www.darknessprevails.org/submit SHIRTS! - http://www.darknessprevails.org/store Top 7 true creepy stories are real horror stories, a graveyard story, and Real Monster Sightings are short stories from subscribers! - Encounter with a real skinwalker by steven e. - My experience with skinwalkers by anonymous - Skinwalker Sighting by Tyler M. - Real Skinwalker Sighting by Anonymous - The Twin Skinwalker Creatures by John - Australian Skinwalker or Banshee by Karlee - Something from the Desert Followed me - Haunted Desert by Siouxie Top 7 Horror Stories of supernatural creatures, mythical creatures, and true urban legends are true stories from subscribers. Read these true scary stories and many other real ghost stories here! http://www.darknessprevails.org/true-scary-stories Subscribe to this Disturbing YouTube Channel for more True Horror Stories, Scary stories from reddit lets not meet, scary sleepover stories, and paranormal activity! The Best Halloween YouTube Channel! Come back anytime for Halloween Ghost Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our Store for Horror Merchandise! https://www.darknessprevails.org/store Submit your own Creepypasta Stories and Real Ghost Stories! We want to hear about your Creepy Target Stories, Creepy Tumblr Stories, and Serial Killer and Strangers Encounters! http://www.darknessprevails.org/submit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/darknessprevails/support

The Art of Charm
613: Graeme Wood | Understanding ISIS

The Art of Charm

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2017 58:00


Graeme Wood (@gcaw) is a political science lecturer at Yale University, a national correspondent for The Atlantic, and author of The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State. The Cheat Sheet for Understanding ISIS: How does ISIS view itself in the context of the modern world? What is the allure of ISIS to educated, professional, and otherwise "normal" members of society? How does ISIS vet potential candidates, and in what ways has recruitment changed over the past few years? What has ISIS learned from Al-Qaeda's failures? How does a western reporter like Graeme Wood persuade terrorists and terrorist sympathizers to talk to him? And so much more... A gift from the heart is always worth giving -- like farm-to-table and artisan florist bouquets from bouqs.com. Art of Charm listeners enter promo code CHARM to get 20% off! Want to wash two loads and dry two loads of laundry at the same time? The new Wi-Fi enabled Samsung FlexWash and FlexDry washer and dryer pair can do it -- and you can get it now at The Home Depot! Does your business have an Internet presence? Now save a whopping 50% on new webhosting packages here with HostGator by using coupon code CHARM! Free yourself from typing notes, reports, and documents by going with the transcriptionists we trust here at AoC: TranscriptionOutsourcing.net -- 99% or higher accuracy guaranteed! Find out more about the team who makes The Art of Charm podcast here! Show notes at https://theartofcharm.com/613/ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dig the show, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from the crowd and help people find the credible advice they need. Review the show in iTunes! We rely on it! http://www.theartofcharm.com/mobilereview Stay Charming!

The Lawfare Podcast
Graeme Wood on "The Way of the Strangers"

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2017 59:58


At this week's Hoover Book Soiree, Samuel Tadros of the Hudson Institute and the Hoover Institution sat down with Graeme Wood to discuss his new book, The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State. The book both situates ISIS within context of Islamic history and theology and chronicles Wood's meetings with ISIS supporters and sympathizers across the world in an effort to understand what's behind the group's pull. It's a useful complement to the news coming out of Iraq and Syria as we begin to consider what the future of ISIS will look like after the fall of Raqqa and Mosul.

Hoover Institution: Security by the Book
The Way Of The Strangers: Encounters With The Islamic State

Hoover Institution: Security by the Book

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2017


The Hoover Institution's National Security, Technology and Law Working Group, along with Hoover's Washington, DC office held a discussion with author of The Way of Strangers, Graeme Wood. Hoover working group member and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution Benjamin Wittes, along with Samuel Tadros, distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, interviewed Wood, who discussed his definitive, electrifying account of the strategy, psychology, and theology driving the Islamic State.

Security by the Book
The Way Of The Strangers: Encounters With The Islamic State

Security by the Book

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2017 61:05


The Hoover Institution's National Security, Technology and Law Working Group, along with Hoover's Washington, DC office held a discussion with author of The Way of Strangers, Graeme Wood. Hoover working group member and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution Benjamin Wittes, along with Samuel Tadros, distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, interviewed Wood, who discussed his definitive, electrifying account of the strategy, psychology, and theology driving the Islamic State. The Way of the Strangers is an intimate journey into the minds of the Islamic State's true believers. From the streets of Cairo to the mosques of London, Graeme Wood interviews supporters, recruiters, and sympathizers of the group. We meet an Egyptian tailor who once made bespoke suits for Paul Newman and now wants to live, finally, under Shariah; a Japanese convert who believes that the eradication of borders-one of the Islamic State's proudest achievements-is a religious imperative; and a charming, garrulous Australian preacher who translates the group's sermons and threats into English and is accused of recruiting for the organization. We also learn about a prodigy of Islamic rhetoric, now stripped of the citizenship of the nation of his birth and determined to see it drenched in blood. Wood speaks with non-Islamic State Muslim scholars and jihadists, and explores the group's idiosyncratic, coherent approach to Islam. The Islamic State is bent on murder and apocalypse, but its followers find meaning and fellowship in its utopian dream. Its first caliph, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, has declared that he is the sole legitimate authority for Muslims worldwide. The theology, law, and emotional appeal of the Islamic State are key to understanding it-and predicting what its followers will do next. Through character study and analysis, Wood provides a clear-eyed look at a movement that has inspired so many people to abandon or uproot their families. Many seek death-and they will be the terror threat of the next decade, as they strike back against the countries fighting their caliphate. Just as Lawrence Wright's The Looming Tower informed our understanding of Al Qaida, Graeme Wood's The Way of the Strangers will shape how we see a new generation of terrorists.

Darkness Prevails Podcast | TRUE Horror Stories
7 REAL Skinwalker Encounters

Darkness Prevails Podcast | TRUE Horror Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2017 36:02


There are skinwalkers in the forest! If you go into the woods, you'll become the next Real Ghost Story! Subscribe for endless Real Horror Stories - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 There has existed real ghost stories, urban legends and native american folklore of a strange creature that uses the skins and sounds of other animals to lure in its prey. It is known as a Skinwalker. Very similar to the Wendigo from until dawn, the skinwalker is out to harm people for some unknown purpose. They've been sighted in Australia, the United States and more as mythical creatures not to be trifled with. If you can brave the haunted forest and the desert, get ready for these true stories of real monster encounters. Enjoy! Background Footage courtesy of beachfrontbroll.com! Production music courtesy of Epidemic Sound at www.epidemicsound.com and Kevin Macleod at incompetech.com DAILYMOTION - https://www.dailymotion.com/darknessprevails/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/DarknessPrevaiIs TWITTER - https://twitter.com/DarkPrevails WEBSITE - http://www.darknessprevails.org MERCH - http://www.darknessprevails.org/store SUBMIT A STORY - http://www.darknessprevails.org/submit SHIRTS! - http://www.darknessprevails.org/store Top 7 true creepy stories are real horror stories, a graveyard story, and Real Monster Sightings are short stories from subscribers! - Encounter with a real skinwalker by steven e. - My experience with skinwalkers by anonymous - Skinwalker Sighting by Tyler M. - Real Skinwalker Sighting by Anonymous - The Twin Skinwalker Creatures by John - Australian Skinwalker or Banshee by Karlee - Something from the Desert Followed me - Haunted Desert by Siouxie Top 7 Horror Stories of supernatural creatures, mythical creatures, and true urban legends are true stories from subscribers. Read these true scary stories and many other real ghost stories here! http://www.darknessprevails.org/true-scary-stories Subscribe to this Disturbing YouTube Channel for more True Horror Stories, Scary stories from reddit lets not meet, scary sleepover stories, and paranormal activity! The Best Halloween YouTube Channel! Come back anytime for Halloween Ghost Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our Store for Horror Merchandise! https://www.darknessprevails.org/store Submit your own Creepypasta Stories and Real Ghost Stories! We want to hear about your Creepy Target Stories, Creepy Tumblr Stories, and Serial Killer and Strangers Encounters! http://www.darknessprevails.org/submit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/darknessprevails/support

Darkness Prevails Podcast | TRUE Horror Stories
6 TRUE Creepy Walmart Stories

Darkness Prevails Podcast | TRUE Horror Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 37:33


These are horror stories straight from the Walmart shelves! Can you survive the strangers and psychos of these Walmart stories? Subscribe now for Endless True Stories of Horror! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Walmart can be a scary place full of scary people. If you really look at how big the place is, it's understandable that walmart is often home to some of the creepiest folks out there. But most of us use Wal-Mart as our go to place for groceries and electronics, which only makes the chances of the true scary stories happening even better. Tonight, Shivers and Darkness Prevails bring you 5 TRUE Walmart Scary Stories - That's right. Ghost Stories, walmart stalkers, scary stories from walmart. Are you ready for wally world? I don't think so. These are the creepiest stories for walmart online. These scary stories are PERFECT for the upcoming Halloween! Enjoy! Background Footage courtesy of videvo.net! Production music courtesy of Epidemic Sound at www.epidemicsound.com and Kevin Macleod at incompetech.com DAILYMOTION - https://www.dailymotion.com/darknessprevails/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/DarknessPrevaiIs TWITTER - https://twitter.com/DarkPrevails WEBSITE - http://www.darknessprevails.org MERCH - http://www.darknessprevails.org/store SUBMIT A STORY - http://www.darknessprevails.org/submit SHIRTS! - http://www.darknessprevails.org/store Top 6 true creepy walmart stories are real horror stories, creepy walmart people, and lets not meet reddit creepy stories from subscribers! - Walmart Parking Lot Horror Story by Jason D. - Walmart Store Creep Tries to Kill Me by Johann F. - Walmart Creeper - Walmart Near Me by Cody R. - The Walmart Freak by MommaBear - Potential Kidnapper by Jade - Walmart Employee Frightening Experience - Spiked Drink by Shannon Top 6 Horror Stories of creepy walmart customers, walmart pranks, and scary people of walmart are creepy stories from subscribers. Read these true scary stories and many other real ghost stories here! http://www.darknessprevails.org/true-scary-stories Subscribe to this Disturbing YouTube Channel for more Creepypasta Stories, Scary stories from reddit lets not meet, scary mcdonalds stories, and paranormal activity! The Best Halloween YouTube Channel! Come back anytime for Halloween Ghost Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our Store for Horror Merchandise! https://www.darknessprevails.org/store Submit your own Creepypasta Stories and Real Ghost Stories! We want to hear about your Creepy Target Stories, Creepy Tumblr Stories, and Serial Killer and Strangers Encounters! http://www.darknessprevails.org/submit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/darknessprevails/support