Economist Podcasts Replacement anxiety: White supremacist terrorism
Mar 18, 2019
David Rennie, The Economist's China columnist, explores the impact of white supremacist terrorism, particularly in the wake of the Christchurch attack. He discusses the growing threat of far-right extremism and its troubling acceptance in political discourse. Alongside this, Rennie takes listeners into a network of Chinese museums that navigate the delicate balance of remembering the Cultural Revolution while avoiding the ire of the Communist Party. The podcast also touches on the quirky culture of exploiting free offers in Silicon Valley.
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New Zealand's Gun Laws
- Nearly 94% of New Zealand's weapons are unregistered, unlike most Western nations besides the US.
- This allowed the shooter to legally obtain a gun license and stockpile semi-automatic weapons.
Security Failure
- The attack highlighted the failure of security agencies to identify the shooter despite his online writings.
- The shooter, Brenton Tarrant, published his beliefs and intentions online before the attack.
Public Sentiment in Australia and New Zealand
- New Zealanders expressed surprise at the attack, considering their society generally tolerant.
- Conversely, Australia has seen more prevalent racism and Islamophobia in public discourse for over two decades.