Consider This from NPR The Challenge To Stop The Next Outbreak Of Homegrown, Extremist Violence In The U.S.
Feb 25, 2021
Hannah Allam, NPR's national security correspondent, shares her firsthand experiences during the January 6th Capitol attack and her journey through reporting on domestic extremism. The discussion dives into the historical roots of extremist violence in the U.S., touching on her memories of the Oklahoma City bombing. Allam highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to combat domestic terrorism amid political polarization. She calls for a balanced understanding of extremism, addressing both right and left-wing movements in today's landscape.
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Garland's OKC Experience
- Merrick Garland led the Oklahoma City bombing investigation in 1995.
- This bombing, killing 168 people, remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in the U.S.
Allam's OKC Experience
- Hannah Allam, a teenager in Oklahoma City during the 1995 bombing, felt its impact.
- The bombing shaped her perspective on domestic terrorism.
Shifting Focus to Domestic Threats
- Hannah Allam's career shifted from covering foreign conflicts to domestic extremism.
- The FBI now recognizes far-right extremism as the greatest U.S. terrorist threat.