The Social Chemist

Nelson Perez
  • 4.2 (15)
  • SOCIAL SCIENCES
The Social Chemist

A podcast that looks into the psychosocial elements that contribute to conspiracy theories and political extremism. Hosted by social worker and conspiracy theory researcher Nelson Perez.

  1. A Psychological Assessment of QAnon & It's Comparison to Addiction w/ Sophia Moskalenko

    SEP 29

    A Psychological Assessment of QAnon & It's Comparison to Addiction w/ Sophia Moskalenko

    Send us a textIn today's episode, Dr. Sophia Moskalenko joins me in the program to discuss the various factors that contributed to the insurrection on January 6 and how exposure to conspiracy theories can lead believers and non-believers to engage in political violence. We also cover the topic of how to label Q movement and whether a comparison between QAnon and addiction can be made with the current studies on the subject. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and...

    46 min
  2. Radicalization within the Online Gaming Community & A Gender Perspective in Countering Extremism w/ Dr. Jessica White

    AUG 28

    Radicalization within the Online Gaming Community & A Gender Perspective in Countering Extremism w/ Dr. Jessica White

    Send us a textIn today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Jessica White, Acting Director of Terrorism and Conflict Studies at the Royal United Services Institute, to discuss her 2022 book "Gender Mainstreaming in Counter-Terrorism Policy: Building Transformative Strategies to Counter Violent Extremism" and her research on how extremists exploit the mechanics of online gaming to recruit and radicalize people to the far right. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos an...

    41 min
  3. The Emergence of Christian Extremism & The Future of the Republican Party w/ Elizabeth Neumann

    AUG 11

    The Emergence of Christian Extremism & The Future of the Republican Party w/ Elizabeth Neumann

    Send us a textOn today's episode, former assistant secretary for counterterrorism and prevention at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Elizabeth Neumann, joins the podcast to discuss her book "Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace." We dive into her experience pushing back against Trumpism within the Evangelical community, the history of Christian Extremism in America, and the future of the Republican Party. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@soci...

    1h 23m
  4. The Role of Social Workers in Prevention Violence Extremism w/ Patrick R. Riccards

    JUL 7

    The Role of Social Workers in Prevention Violence Extremism w/ Patrick R. Riccards

    Send us a textOn today's episode, Patrick R. Riccards, CEO of Life After Hate, joins the podcast to discuss how his organization uses evidence-based practices to help former extremists deradicalized and reintegrate into society. We cover whether prevention of violent extremism programs are well equipped for the potential Trump presidency and the rise of far-right domestic terrorism. I also cover some of the challenges social workers face in establishing their expertise in this field. In...

    1h 3m
  5. The Black Pill Radicalization Process of the Incel Community w/ Robert Green

    JUN 16

    The Black Pill Radicalization Process of the Incel Community w/ Robert Green

    Send us a textOn today's episode, Robert Green, a Ph.D. student from Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice, joins me to discuss the origins of the incel community and the black pill radicalization process that can lead to men in the movement engaging in acts of domestic terrorism towards women. We cover what interventions can be implemented at the local and federal levels to deter men from falling into the subculture movement of extremism. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialche...

    39 min
  6. The Global State of Antisemitism & an Examination of the Zionist Project w/ Kenneth Stern

    JUN 9

    The Global State of Antisemitism & an Examination of the Zionist Project w/ Kenneth Stern

    Send us a textOn today's episode, the director of the Bard Center for Study of Hate and author of "Conflict Over the Conflict: The Israel/Palestine Campus Debates," Ken Stern, joins me to discuss the events of October 7th and how the Antisemitism Awareness Act is being used to censor speech. A scholar who developed the working definition of antisemitism used by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), Ken offers discussions about how political discourse is a more effective way...

    1h 28m
  7. The Origins of the Rothschilds Conspiracy Legends & Rise of Modern Antisemitism w/ Mike Rothschild

    JUN 2

    The Origins of the Rothschilds Conspiracy Legends & Rise of Modern Antisemitism w/ Mike Rothschild

    Send us a textOn today's episode, Mike Rothschild returns to discuss his new book, Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds & 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories. We go over the history and legacy of the Rothchild's name in Judaism and how they became target number one for antisemitic narratives. We also speak about the current state of antisemitism and whether the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2024 is the best way to reduce the hatred of Jews. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig...

    29 min
  8. Russia's Usage of the Conspiratorial Framework w/ Ilya Yablokov

    MAY 5

    Russia's Usage of the Conspiratorial Framework w/ Ilya Yablokov

    Send us a textOn today's episode, lecturer and researcher on conspiratorial beliefs Ilya Yablokov joins me to discuss Russia Today's usage of conspiratorial ideologies and how that has helped the Kremlin villainize the U.S. He shares his thoughts on how U.S. and Russian conspiracy theory culture is similar and different. As well as address the effectiveness is news media literacy. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchem...

    34 min
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About

A podcast that looks into the psychosocial elements that contribute to conspiracy theories and political extremism. Hosted by social worker and conspiracy theory researcher Nelson Perez.

Information

  • Creator
    Nelson Perez
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Social Chemist
  • Show Website
    The Social Chemist

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