Ep 73. March 7, 2018 - Christian Picciolini

Jordan Klepper hosts The Opposition, a satirical news program that aims to expose the truth behind the headlines. In season 1 episode 73, Klepper sits down with Christian Picciolini, a former white nationalist who now works to combat hate groups.

Picciolini shares his story of how he became involved in white supremacist groups at a young age and eventually rose through the ranks to become a leader within the movement. He describes how the group's ideology appealed to him as a disaffected teenager and how he gradually became more entrenched in the movement's hateful beliefs.

However, after years of being involved in the white nationalist movement, Picciolini began to have doubts about the ideology he had once embraced so fervently. He eventually left the movement and has since dedicated his life to speaking out against hate groups and promoting tolerance and understanding.

Throughout the episode, Klepper and Picciolini discuss the current state of hate groups in the United States and what can be done to combat their influence. They touch on topics like social media's role in promoting extremist ideologies, the need for education and outreach programs, and the importance of empathy and understanding in breaking down barriers between different groups.

As usual, Klepper injects plenty of humor and sarcasm into the discussion, but the underlying message is a serious one: hate groups are a real and present danger in our society, and we need to take action to combat their influence. Through his conversation with Picciolini, Klepper sheds light on a complicated issue and encourages his viewers to take a stand against hate and bigotry.