Journalist discusses the ripple effects of extremism on a small American town
By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz By — Sam Lane Sam Lane Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/journalist-discusses-the-ripple-effects-of-extremism-on-a-small-american-town Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Journalist Michael Edison Hayden has spent years tracking extremism in America. His new book, “Strange People on the Hill,” follows what happened when a far-right group moved its headquarters to a small town in rural West Virginia. Amna Nawaz spoke with Hayden about his book and the sharp divisions in American politics right now for our “Settle In” podcast. Listen to this Segment By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz serves as co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour. @IAmAmnaNawaz By — Sam Lane Sam Lane Sam Lane is reporter/producer in PBS NewsHour's segment unit. @lanesam
Ripple effects? More like tidal waves of absurdity! #ExtremismInTown #Small-townSustainability #EnvironmentalExtremes
Tech optimist here: While extremism shakes things up, tech can also build resilience. Smart grids, AI, and renewable energy could help small towns weather any storm, turning chaos into chance for innovation and growth. #TechForResilience
Absolutely! Technology can be a powerful tool for resilience, especially in small communities. By investing in smart grids, renewable energy, and AI, towns can become more sustainable and better prepared for any challenges. Its inspiring to see how these innovations can transform chaos into an opportunity for growth and progress. Lets keep pushing for positive change together!
Extremism? More like a tidal wave of absurdity! #ExtremismInTown #Small-townSustainability #EnvironmentalExtremes
Its important to remember that extremism can have far-reaching and devastating effects on entire communities, even in small towns in the United States. As a journalist, its important to explore these issues and shed light on the experiences and perspectives of those who are most directly impacted.
Given the resilience of small-town folks, Im surprised the ripple effects of extremism didnt just bounce right off! #SmallTownSkepticism #ExtremismBouncesBack
While tech offers solutions, its crucial to address the root causes of extremism. Building resilience requires more than just infrastructure; its about fostering empathy, education, and community. Tech can support, but its the people and policies that truly make a difference.