If All Else Fails

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Far-right extremism is thriving in small, rural communities across the country, gaining the support of mainstream voters and local law enforcement. In this podcast from North Country Public Radio, reporters Emily Russell and Zach Hirsch investigate extremist groups and militia movements in northern New York State, why they're drawing support, and what kinds of threats they pose at a pivotal moment for democracy in the United States.

EPISODIO 1

Episode 1: The Far-Right Landscape

When we set out to look at far-right extremism in Upstate New York, we had a few basic questions. What do people believe in? What groups and militias have been active? We found that all kinds of extremist groups have tried to recruit people here.

26 min
EPISODIO 2

Episode 2: A Sheriff's Oath

There’s a far-right group that teaches sheriffs around the country that they don’t have to enforce laws they think are unconstitutional. Some sheriffs in rural Upstate New York have embraced that idea, including Mike Carpinelli, who also has ties to the Oath Keepers militia.

20 min
EPISODIO 3

Episode 3: Recruited, Now Reconsidering

A few years ago, another sheriff in rural New York was invited to a far-right group. Sheriff Rich Giardino says he didn’t know how extreme the group was and joined because he was recruited by someone he knew. Now Giardino says he’s rethinking his membership.

18 min
EPISODIO 4

Episode 4: The Jan. 6 Rabbit Hole

James Bonet went through a political transformation over the last few years, from leaning left to diving deep into the far right. He went down a rabbit hole of conspiracy theories, including about the 2020 presidential election, eventually landing him in federal prison.

26 min
EPISODIO 5

Episode 5: What We Learned

A conversation with our editor, David Sommerstein, about how we got into this story, what we found, and what’s next.

13 min
CONTENIDO EXTRA DEL EPISODIO 6

Bonus: More from Jackie Bray

New York State is seeing an "incredible rise" in hate-filled violence and intimidation. That's according to Jackie Bray, the commissioner of New York's Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. In this interview, Bray talks about the nature of far-right extremism in New York, which groups are active in the state, and the role New Yorkers have in preventing the spread of violent extremism.

13 min
TRÁILER DE LA TEMPORADA 1

Introducing: 'If All Else Fails'

In 2022 a sheriff posted a photo online that revealed his ties to the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia. That photo led to a months-long investigation into the broader landscape of far-right extremism in Upstate New York.

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TRÁILER

Introducing: 'If All Else Fails'

In 2022 a sheriff posted a photo online that revealed his ties to the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia. That photo led to a months-long investigation into the broader landscape of far-right extremism in Upstate New York.

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Very well done

13 jul

Bmsnow54

Finally finished listening to this series. This is important material and definitely worth listening to. Thank you.
Superbly done.

4 mar

ADKAUBERGE

As a life long resident who left to join the military and then returned, I saw the shift from purple to red. But I had no idea. So glad to be a supporter of NCPR. Keep up the great journalism!
This is not just ‘North Country’ news…..!

25 ene

clawinbanjoyboy

People’s eyes need to be opened. This is an incredible (and unbelievably believable) look into not just ‘North Country’ issues. This is going on through rural US and it is a true threat to Americans and democracy. I know there are good people everywhere with good intentions, but there are a lot of bad people out there infiltrating our political structures, police, national guard and military forces. If Trump is elected, these people will be at his will. If Trump is not elected, these people will be at his will. I find it to be a plausible and real threat that needs to be shouted from the rooftops with proof.
Wow!

21 ene

gaf-jr

Great series and exploration on right wing extremism in NY State! Great job and thank you

Far-right extremism is thriving in small, rural communities across the country, gaining the support of mainstream voters and local law enforcement. In this podcast from North Country Public Radio, reporters Emily Russell and Zach Hirsch investigate extremist groups and militia movements in northern New York State, why they're drawing support, and what kinds of threats they pose at a pivotal moment for democracy in the United States.