Journalists and Nazis have changed a lot in the years since the end of World War II; journalists are on the outs while Nazis are having a bit of a moment. Across the U.S. and Canada, avowed fascists have committed murder, attempted to destroy the power grid, and actively recruit online and in person. As these extremists work to hide their identity, journalists and law enforcement use advanced tech to expose them. But at what cost?
On this episode of Angry Planet, Jordan Pearson of the CBC’s visual investigations unit talks us through how he and his co-workers use open source intelligence to expose fascists. We also discuss the ethical struggles that come with using the tools of the surveillance state to track them down.
Nazis hiding their faces
Exercise as a path to fascism
What’s the public concern?
Hate speech in Canada vs America
How a journalist decides when to unmask a fascist
When a journalist uses facial recognition and leaked data in the public interest
Falling into OSINT
Using a boxing glove to find a specific gym
The lightswitch!
A gazebo with a chipped tooth
Can AI help journalists? (yes)
The nightmare of transcription
“It’s trending towards Nazis”
How a Northern Irish town descended into 3 days of anti-immigrant violence
Man accused of facilitating terrorism used quarry outside Quebec City for target practice
