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In this episode of The Brink, Andrew and Jake are joined by former US Marine Lucas Gage to tell the extraordinary story of how he descended into white nationalism and antisemitism, and how he eventually found his way out. Lucas traces his radicalisation from serving in Iraq after 9/11 to conspiracy theories, Mein Kampf and years spent building a huge online following through increasingly extreme rhetoric. He reflects on the damage he caused, the role of social media in fuelling his anger and how his views began to affect his family and personal life. The conversation explores what finally broke his worldview, why he now rejects the conspiracy theories he once promoted and the responsibility he feels to undo some of the damage he caused. They also discuss 9/11 conspiracies, online propaganda, Nick Fuentes and what Lucas believes his experience can teach us about pulling people back from political extremism.
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