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Journalist discusses the ripple effects of extremism on a small American town

Journalist discusses the ripple effects of extremism on a small American town

Summary

Journalist Michael Edison Hayden wrote a book called “Strange People on the Hill” about a far-right group that moved into a small town in West Virginia. The book explores how this affected the local community and highlights political divisions in the United States today.

Key Facts

  • Michael Edison Hayden has studied extremism in America for several years.
  • His new book focuses on a far-right group moving their headquarters to a rural town in West Virginia.
  • The book examines the effects this group had on the small town.
  • Hayden discussed his book on the “Settle In” podcast with Amna Nawaz.
  • The conversation also touched on the sharp political divisions currently in the U.S.
  • The far-right group’s presence brought noticeable changes and tensions to the community.
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