Episode 154: The 2018 Midterm Elections, Gab, and Movember

In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the midterm elections, the alt-right social media platform Gab, and Movember.

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Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: 

We discussed whether the midterm elections resulted in the “blue wave” Democrats anticipated. Gab, launched as a “free-speech Twitter,” has become a platform for the alt-Right. Niki recommended Kathleen Belew’s book Bring the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America. “Movember” launched in 2003 in Australia as a way to raise awareness about men’s health. Natalia recommended this Atlantic article questioning the utility of awareness campaigns.

  

In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:

Natalia shared the ESPN 30 for 30 Podcast’s episode “The Six Who Sat.” Neil discussed Melissa McCarthy’s new film, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” Niki recommended Ben H. Winters’ book, Underground Airlines.