"History professor Mark Bray is no stranger to death threats. As the author of the book Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook, published in 2017, he has received backlash and harassment from far-right circles for almost a decade. But things recently escalated after the Trump administration designated antifa as a "domestic terrorist organization," and far-right influencers with a newfound power targeted Bray. Michael Calore sits down with reporter David Gilbert and senior politics editor Leah Feiger to discuss what went down and how the role of far-right influencers has expanded exponentially during the past year."
"You can follow Michael Calore on Bluesky at @snackfight, David Gilbert on Bluesky at @davidgilbert, and Leah Feiger on Bluesky at @leahfeiger. Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com. Mentioned in this episode:He Wrote a Book About Antifa. Death Threats Are Driving Him Out of the US by David GilbertTrump Wants to Take Over Cities. Influencers Are Giving Him the Fuel to Do It by Makena KellyThe Who's Who of MAGA Influencers You Should Know About by Now by Makena Kelly How to Listen You can always listen to this week's podcast through the audio player on this page, but if you want to subscribe for free to get every episode, here's how: If you're on an iPhone or iPad, open the app called Podcasts, or just tap this link. You can also download an app like Overcast or Pocket Casts and search for "uncanny valley." We're on Spotify too."
Mark Bray, author of Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook (2017), has faced nearly a decade of backlash and death threats from far-right circles. Harassment escalated after the Trump administration labeled antifa a "domestic terrorist organization," prompting far-right influencers to amplify targeted attacks against Bray. The expansion of influencer power over the past year has enabled coordinated online campaigns that increase threats and real-world consequences for targeted individuals. The episode lists follow handles on Bluesky, related articles for context, instructions for subscribing to the podcast across platforms, and an automated-transcript notice.
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