Several known hate groups have a presence in Maine. We will learn what extremists views they support – such as white supremacy – why people join these groups, and what can be done when they espouse racist speech and beliefs and commit hate crimes.
Panelists:
Karyn Sporer, lead researcher for the Department of Homeland Security’s National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center of Excellence; associate professor and chair of sociology at the University of Maine
Crash Barry, print and radio journalist; he has been writing about the seamy side of Downeast life for more than 30 years and has published several books and podcasts; his Substack newsletter, The Crash Report, monitors far-right extremism and Christian Nationalism in Maine politics
VIP Callers:
Darcie McElwee, U.S. Attorney, District of Maine
Rachel Carroll Rivas, deputy director of research, analysis and reporting, Southern Poverty Law Center
