White Nationalism and the Internet

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🗓️ 15 March 2019

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Mass shootings at two mosques in New Zealand are forcing a conversation about the spread of white nationalism … and the internet. Meanwhile, students took action to protest government inaction on climate change. Also on today’s episode: a Skimm’r shares her pick for Woman of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Friday, March 15th.
0:03.0	Welcome to our new podcast, Skim This.
0:05.0	We're breaking down the biggest, most complex stories of the day
0:08.0	with the context on why they matter,
0:10.0	every Monday through Friday at 5 p.m.
0:12.0	Today, dozens were killed in a mass shooting at two mosques in New Zealand.
0:17.0	The Prime Minister is calling it an unprecedented act of violence.
0:21.0	News reports are tying it to white nationalism.
0:24.0	We're going to connect the dots on how this movement is gaining ground across the globe.
0:28.0	Then, a lot of students are skipping class today to teach the world a lesson
0:33.0	who's behind the climate strike and what they're asking for.
0:37.0	Finally, you called and we listened.
0:39.0	We're excited to share your woman of the week.
0:42.0	We're here to make your Friday smarter.
0:44.0	Let's skim this.
0:47.0	Today's episode is brought to you by Duncan.
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0:59.0	We run on news. America runs on Duncan.
1:06.0	The most difficult story of the day is the mass shooting in New Zealand.
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