"It's a surprise to people when I don't go at them. But I think if you want to learn about people, if you want to understand where they're coming from, you have to approach it with curiosity and you have to be willing to listen." - Noelle Cook, author, The Conspiracists

On GLOBAL WARNING, Episode 10, AWKWORD and Noelle Cook talk about the growth of disinformation, conspiracy theories and far-right extremism since January 6, 2021.

“It's really all about control. If we can make people afraid, it's easier to control us. It's easier to control us if we have the fear of going bankrupt, if we have the fear of going sick, it's easy to control us." - Melanie D'Arrigo, Executive Director of Campaign for New York Health

On GLOBAL WARNING, Episode 9, AWKWORD and Melanie D'Arrigo talk about fighting back against injustices in the healthcare system and workplace, personally, professionally and politically; the importance of science and health, particularly under a Trump administration; running for Congress as a leftist Democrat; and how social media, in spite of all its drawbacks, can serve as an optimal vehicle for organizing in the 21st century.

This episode was sponsored by Zivolife superfood, Good Feels cannabis seltzer, Shimmerwood CBD-infused seltzers, and others. AWKWORD's deals and discounts: https://MyDeals.Page/v4fq (Code: WARNING)

"It's really important to try to know which groups might be active in your area... Familiarize yourself with some of the taglines, some of the most common icons. And if you see something tagged around town, you at least know what's likely there. Be willing to stand up and support your neighbors who may be targeted before you are." - Amy Cooter, Co-founder and Deputy Directory, Institute for Countering Digital Extremism, on what we can do in our communities to counter the growth of far-right extremism

On GLOBAL WARNING, Episode 8, AWKWORD and Amy Cooter talk about the biggest threats to our democracy, online and off; accelerationism and its connection to domestic terrorism; the state of extremist groups and militias today; the difference between the far-right and far-left; and what we can do in our communities to fight back and maybe even flourish.

This episode was sponsored by Zivolife superfood, Good Feels cannabis seltzer, Shimmerwood CBD-infused seltzers, and others. AWKWORD's deals and discounts: https://MyDeals.Page/v4fq (Code: WARNING)