The antifa spy inside a Washington white nationalist group

There are many people who would describe themselves as resisting fascism. 

But, for a small group, “antifa” is more than just a label. 

In his new book, journalist Christopher Mathias reports that for self-identified members of antifa, the bulk of their work actually involves infiltrating right-wing extremist groups.

Often, this takes the form of intelligence gathering online. In some cases it means disguising themselves for in-person operations: becoming members, showing up, getting peoples’ real names and plans. 

One man did just that in the Seattle area. Mathias tells his story in a new book. 

Guest

Christopher Mathias, journalist covering antifa and the far right, author, "To Catch A Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right"

Related Link

What’s behind the White House’s anti-antifa order - Soundside, KUOW

White nationalists claimed WA man doxxed them. How a judge responded - Tacoma News Tribune

Antifa used to unmask neo-Nazis, now it’s exposing ICE: ‘Predators don’t get anonymity’ - The Guardian

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