The Social Chemist

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Cynthia Miller-Ibriss, a Professor in the School of Public Affairs and in the School of Education at the American University in Washington, DC, where she is also the founding director and chief vision officer in the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL). She is the author of "Man-Up: The New Misogyny & the Rise of Violent Extremism," a book that covers the five strategies misogyny groups use to intimidate and oppress women and the LGBTQAI+ community, and strategies we can use to mitigate male-motivated violence.  InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsDr. Cynthia Miller-Ibriss's books Books | CynthiaMillerIdrissDr. Cynthia Miller-Ibriss's Social Media / PERIL Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss (@milleridriss) / XCynthia Miller-Idriss - PERIL ResearchRecommended Social Chemist EpisodesThe Black Pill Radicalization Process of the Incel Community w/ Robert Green

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, I am joined by Chris Jenning, author of "End of Days: Ruby Ridge, The Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America, which documents the lead-up to the 1992 Ruby Ridge siege, which involved the Weaver family and Kevin Harris against the FBI. A standoff that lasted 11 days and ended the life of an officer, a mother, and a son. We revisit this event 32 years later and assess whether we learned anything about the far right since then. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsChris Jennings BookEnd of Days: Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America: Jennings, Chris: 9780316381949: Amazon.com: BooksFurther Resources on Rudy RidgeRuby Ridge Documentary: American Standoff | Retro Report | The New York TimesThe Untold Story of Ruby Ridge with Survivor Sara WeaverRecommended Social Chemist EpisodesInside the Capitol on J6 w/ Nora NeusThe Contributing Factors Behind January 6 and the Unite the Right Rally w/ Timothy HeaphyThe Origins of the Rothschilds Conspiracy Legends & Rise of Modern Antisemitism w/ Mike RothschildThe Evolution of Far-Right Terrorism in the 21st Century w/ Bruce Hoffman and Jacob WareUndercover within the New Face of White Supremacy w/ Matson & Tawni Browning

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, I am joined by Noelle Cook, an ethnographer and author of The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging, which explores the stories of two middle-aged white women in America, Tammy and Yvonne, and the psychosocial influences that led them down the path of QAnon conspiracy theories and insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. We discuss how identity, social media, and trauma informed their worldview, and learn about their take on Trump during the Epstein Investigation. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsNoelle Cook's BookThe Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging: Cook, Noelle: 9798889832423: Amazon.com: BooksNoelle Cook's Website / Social MediaNoelle CookNoelle Cook (noellecookdotcome) | Instagram Noelle Cook (@noellecook_com) / XNoelle Cook (@noellecookdotcom) • Threads Recommended Social Chemist EpisodesInside the Capitol on J6 w/ Nora NeusThe Contributing Factors Behind January 6 and the Unite the Right Rally w/ Timothy HeaphyThe Origins of the Rothschilds Conspiracy Legends & Rise of Modern Antisemitism w/ Mike RothschildA Psychosocial Assessment of QAnon w/ Dr. Joseph PierreHere Comes the Storm: The Origins of QAnon w/ Mike Rothschild

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, Emmy-nominated producer and author Nora Neus joins the podcast to discuss her new book "24 Hours at The Capitol: An Oral History of the January 6th Insurrection," which documents the testimony of Capitol Hill police officers, lawmakers, and extremism researchers that experience and foresaw the events of J6. We also cover the state of the Trump administration and its path towards fascism. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsNora Neus Books24 Hours at the Capitol: An Oral History of the January 6th Insurrection: Neus, Nora: 9780807020623: Amazon.com: Books24 Hours in Charlottesville: An Oral History of the Stand Against White Supremacy: Neus, Nora: 9780807011928: Amazon.com: BooksNora Neus Website / Social Media Nora Neus | Freelance JournalistNora Neus (@noraneus) / XRecommended Social Chemist Episodes  The Evolution of Far-Right Terrorism in the 21st Century w/ Bruce Hoffman and Jacob WareThe Contributing Factors Behind January 6 and the Unite the Right Rally w/ Timothy HeaphyThe State of Terrorism in the U.S. w/ Jacob WareHere Comes the Storm: The Origins of QAnon w/ Mike Rothschild

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, I am joined by Robbie Parker, the father of Emilie Parker, who tragically lost her life at the age of 6 at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14th, 2012. We discuss his book, A Father's Fight: Taking on Alex Jones and Reclaiming the Truth About Sandy Hook, which covers his journey in addressing the trauma of losing a child, his own childhood trauma, and his journey towards peace while taking on Alex Jones in court.  InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsRobbie Parker's Book Amazon.com: A Father's Fight: Taking on Alex Jones and Reclaiming the Truth About Sandy Hook: 9781635769838: Parker, Robbie: BooksRobbe Parker's WebsiteRobbie Parker | Author of A Father's FightRecommended Social Chemist EpisodesThe Evolution of Lone Actors & Political Violence in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand w/ Dr Nathan BrooksThe Conspiratorial Right Wing's Protection of Alex Jones

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Nathan Brooks, a forensic psychologist who specializes in complex offending behaviors, threat assessment, and target violence. We cover his 2025 book "Mass Casualty: The Rise of Lone Actors, which examines the psychosocial elements that contribute to political violence and mass shootings. Recommendations are given to help neighbors, friends, and families detect radicalization before it's too late.  InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsNathan Brooks BookMass Casualty: The Rise of Lone Actors: Brooks, Dr Nathan: 9780473749996: Amazon.com: BooksNathan Brooks Social MediaForensic Psychology | Dr Nathan BrooksNathan Brooks (@DrNathanBrooks) / XRecommended Social Chemist EpisodesThe Evolution of Far-Right Terrorism in the 21st Century w/ Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, I am joined by Katherine Stewart, a journalist and author of "Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement To Destroy American Democracy." We cover the donors and strategies that are behind the Christian Nationalist movement, as well as assess how Trump's presidency has benefited from this far-right philosophy. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsKatherine Stewart BooksMoney, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy: Stewart, Katherine: 9781635578546: Amazon.com: BooksThe Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism: Katherine Stewart: Bloomsbury Publishing - BloomsburyThe Good News Club: The Christian Right's Stealth Assault on America's Children: Stewart, Katherine: 9781586488437: Amazon.com: BooksKatherine Stewart's Social MediaKatherine Stewart | HomeKatherine Stewart (@katherinestewart.bsky.social) — BlueskyKatherine Stewart | SubstackRecommended Social Chemist EpisodesChristian Nationalism Under Trump's Second Term w/ Amanda TylerLeaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith w/ April AjoyThe Emergence of Christian Extremism & The Future of the Republican Party w/ Elizabeth Neumann

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, Jacob Ware from the Council on Foreign Relations returns to discuss the state of U.S. domestic terrorism after the 2024 U.S. Elections. We cover whether the definition of terrorism has been weaponized against marginalized communities by the Trump administration, and debate on whether the charges against Luigi Mangione can be considered terroristic. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsJacob Ware's Social MediaJacob Ware (@Jacob_A_Ware) / XJacob Ware (@jacobware.bsky.social) — BlueskyJacob Ware's Lawfare Article Luigi Mangione and the Making of a ‘Terrorist’ | LawfareJacob Ware's BookGod, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America (A Council on Foreign Relations Book): Hoffman, Bruce, Ware, Jacob: 9780231211222: Amazon.com: BooksThe Social Chemist Substack ArticlesCan Liberals differentiate between terrorism and advocacy in the case of Luigi Mangione?Healthcare, Guns, and ExtremismRecommended Social Chemist EpisodesThe Evolution of Far-Right Terrorism in the 21st Century w/ Bruce Hoffman and Jacob WareThe Contributing Factors Behind January 6 and the Unite the Right Rally w/ Timothy HeaphyThe Weaponization of Disinformation & Its Assault on Democracy w/ Barbara McQuadeThe Emergence of Christian Extremism & The Future of the Republican Party w/ Elizabeth Neumann

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, I am joined by Peter Beinart, a professor of journalism and political science at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York and author of "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza". A book that assesses how the Zionist movement has rationalized the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza after the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel, and why the current Israeli policies towards Palestine are contributing to the next generation of jihadist terrorists. InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsPeter Beinart's BookBeing Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning: Beinart, Peter: 9780593803899: Amazon.com: BooksPeter Beinart's Substack/Social MediaThe Beinart Notebook | Peter Beinart | SubstackPeter Beinart (@PeterBeinart) / XPeter Beinart (@peter_beinart) • Threads, Say morePeter Beinart (@peterbeinart.bsky.social) — BlueskyRecommended Social Chemist EpisodesThe Global State of Antisemitism & an Examination of the Zionist Project w/ Kenneth SternThe Origins of the Rothschilds Conspiracy Legends & Rise of Modern Antisemitism w/ Mike Rothschild

Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, I am joined by Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, to discuss her new book, "How to End Christian Nationalism," where she covers the eight steps you can take to help fight against the influence of Christian Supremacy in U.S politics.  InstagramThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) • Instagram photos and videosThreadThe Social Chemist (@socialchemistig) on ThreadsAmanda Tyler's BookHow to End Christian Nationalism: Tyler, Amanda: 9781506498287: Amazon.com: BooksAmanda Tyler Social MediaAmanda Tyler (@AmandaTylerBJC) / XAmanda Tyler (@amandatylerbjc.bsky.social) — BlueskyAmanda Tyler (@amandatylerbjc) • Threads, Say moreBaptist Joint Committee Website / Petition Home - BJCStatement from Christians Against Christian Nationalism — Christians Against Christian NationalismRecommended Social Chemist EpisodesThe Emergence of Christian Extremism & The Future of the Republican Party w/ Elizabeth NeumannLeaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith w/ April AjoyThe Contributing Factors Behind January 6 and the Unite the Right Rally w/ Timothy HeaphyThe Evolution of Far-Right Terrorism in the 21st Century w/ Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware