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All right, well, the trial is now just right around the corner, Patrick. When will it functionally begin and just how big a case, I guess, do you expect this to be? I'd imagine it'll be pretty closely followed considering who's involved.
All right, well, the trial is now just right around the corner, Patrick. When will it functionally begin and just how big a case, I guess, do you expect this to be? I'd imagine it'll be pretty closely followed considering who's involved.
Folks can stick to Patrick and USA Today's coverage of the trial here coming up in a few weeks. Patrick Ryan covers entertainment for USA Today. Thank you, Patrick. Thank you.
Folks can stick to Patrick and USA Today's coverage of the trial here coming up in a few weeks. Patrick Ryan covers entertainment for USA Today. Thank you, Patrick. Thank you.
The suspected gunman in an attack at Florida State University this week had a troubling fascination with Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany, according to screenshots of his online history captured by the Anti-Defamation League and shared with USA Today yesterday. The suspect used a drawing of Hitler with the word nine in a thought bubble next to him as a profile photo for an online gaming account.
The suspected gunman in an attack at Florida State University this week had a troubling fascination with Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany, according to screenshots of his online history captured by the Anti-Defamation League and shared with USA Today yesterday. The suspect used a drawing of Hitler with the word nine in a thought bubble next to him as a profile photo for an online gaming account.
according to analysts at the anti-hate group. The new revelations come after the shooting that began when a gunman opened fire near the university's student union, killing two and injuring six. Today marks 30 years since a former Army soldier committed the worst act of domestic terrorism in the country's history.
according to analysts at the anti-hate group. The new revelations come after the shooting that began when a gunman opened fire near the university's student union, killing two and injuring six. Today marks 30 years since a former Army soldier committed the worst act of domestic terrorism in the country's history.
And decades after the Oklahoma City bombing, military service remains the single strongest predictor of involvement in violent extremism. So what's being done? I spoke with USA Today national correspondent Will Carlos for more. And a note, Will joined me before boarding a flight back from reporting in El Salvador, so you may hear some airport sounds. Will, thank you for making some time.
And decades after the Oklahoma City bombing, military service remains the single strongest predictor of involvement in violent extremism. So what's being done? I spoke with USA Today national correspondent Will Carlos for more. And a note, Will joined me before boarding a flight back from reporting in El Salvador, so you may hear some airport sounds. Will, thank you for making some time.
Thanks, as always, for having me. So just resetting this, Will, I think especially for some of our younger listeners who don't have any recollection of this day and this tragedy, what happened 30 years ago in Oklahoma City and how does this tragedy, I guess, resonate with Americans today?
Thanks, as always, for having me. So just resetting this, Will, I think especially for some of our younger listeners who don't have any recollection of this day and this tragedy, what happened 30 years ago in Oklahoma City and how does this tragedy, I guess, resonate with Americans today?
The attacker back in the 90s was a military veteran, Will, a former Army soldier, and military service remains the single strongest predictor of involvement in violent extremism, according to terrorism researchers. Can you talk through exactly what that research tells us?
The attacker back in the 90s was a military veteran, Will, a former Army soldier, and military service remains the single strongest predictor of involvement in violent extremism, according to terrorism researchers. Can you talk through exactly what that research tells us?
OK, so what efforts have we seen, Will, in recent years to tackle this problem? And I guess what's now changing over the past few months under new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth?
OK, so what efforts have we seen, Will, in recent years to tackle this problem? And I guess what's now changing over the past few months under new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth?
Well, it really does seem like in this moment, Will, some even supporters of Trump within the military also feel abandoned and cheated. Can you talk through some of those tensions and issues?
Well, it really does seem like in this moment, Will, some even supporters of Trump within the military also feel abandoned and cheated. Can you talk through some of those tensions and issues?
You know, researchers in Veterans Group warn the risk of another attack like Oklahoma City, potentially from a disgruntled veteran, is higher than it's been in a while, Will. I guess considering some of what we've been talking about, what are some of their specific fears?
You know, researchers in Veterans Group warn the risk of another attack like Oklahoma City, potentially from a disgruntled veteran, is higher than it's been in a while, Will. I guess considering some of what we've been talking about, what are some of their specific fears?