Phil Williams

Phil Williams, investigative reporter who covers white supremacy and domestic extremism, joins to discuss his Substack Hate Comes to Main Street. He traces local neo-Nazi incidents to national movements. They examine how white supremacy, Christian nationalism, and QAnon overlap. He previews weekly reporting and how recruitment and economic pressures fuel radicalization.

Phil Williams, an investigative journalist from NewsChannel 5, shares his journey inspired by Watergate and highlights his recent work exposing candidate deceptions in Tennessee. He emphasizes the alarming decline of local journalism, urging support for investigative reporting. Amy McGrath, a former Marine and political candidate, discusses her efforts with Operation Saving Democracy, targeting national security messaging and engaging swing voters. Both guests stress the importance of informed communication in protecting democracy from threats.