6 episodes
A12 Nicole Hemmer
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4.9 • 57 Ratings
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A12 explores the deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville last year, the history behind the conflict, and how the city and its people have dealt with the aftermath.
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Episode 1: The Summer of Hate
How the people of Charlottesville responded to months of white supremacist organizing and violence in the city
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Episode 2: The City Behind the Hashtag
How Charlottesville tells its history — and what it misses
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Episode 3: The Statue at the Center of the World
Why Charlottesville's Confederate statues opened up a battle over history and memory
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Episode 4: The Alt-Right Rises
How the alt-right fits into the history of American white supremacy, and why they chose Charlottesville as the place to make their stand
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Episode 5: Who Watches the Watchers?
Why law enforcement and the legal system failed to prevent the violence on August 11 and 12
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Episode 6: The Aftermath
How Charlottesville has dealt with the trauma of August 11 and 12
Customer Reviews
Great story of the buildup to the UTR violence
Wonderful podcast that tells the before during and aftermath.
illuminating work!
niki is an insightful journalist and historian. great work on a difficult subject.
Behind the Headlines
Nicole Hemmer gives an electrifying and illuminating account of the events leading up to the violent death of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville.