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After being a Nazi leader for two and a half decades, he says he regrets his past beliefs – CNN
Reality Check’s John Avlon speaks with former NSM leader Jeff Schoep about the nationwide increase in extremism and what led him to change his neo-Nazi beliefs.
She uncovered more than 100 secret overseas Chinese ‘police stations’ – including in the USA – CNN
According to a recent report from Safeguard Defenders, there are more than 100 Chinese government-backed overseas “police stations” operating in more than 50 sovereign nations right now. In this episode of Reality Check with John Avlon, Safeguard Defenders Campaign Director … Continue reading
Obamacare has survived over 2,000 attempts to kill it – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon looks at the many hurdles that the Affordable Care Act has had to overcome. Despite all the attempts to repeal it, the latest Supreme Court ruling saved it again, the ACA remains the law.
We need to see clear-eyed the stakes of this election – says political analyst on 2024 U.S. race – CNN
Bianna Golodryga speaks to CNN Political Commentator Margaret Hoover and CNN Senior Political Analyst and Anchor John Avlon about American politics as the U.S. prepares for 2024’s presidential election.
How this quote from Abraham Lincoln relates to Trump’s base – Reality Check
CNN’s John Avlon explains how a quote from President Abraham Lincoln, made during a time when America was bitterly divided, applies to President Trump’s attacks on the US presidential election.
Biden’s smart political move angers progressives – CNN
President Joe Biden gets it. Being seen as “soft on crime” is the Achilles’ heel for Democrats — and he’s not going to let them deepen that negative association, even if it angers some progressives. At issue is a local … Continue reading
The biggest lesson from the debt ceiling fight – CNN
The vital center has saved America from default – and Congress from itself. Again. On Wednesday night, the House of Representatives passed the debt limit bill, with 149 Republicans and 165 Democrats voting for it. On Thursday night, the Senate … Continue reading
It’s time to go beyond destroying statues to building new ones – CNN
The righteous fury to tear down Confederate monuments has begun to stray in recent days toward a more arguably indiscriminate toppling of statues, ranging from President Ulysses S. Grant to St. Junipero Serra to George Washington and the removal of … Continue reading
How to Stop a Second Insurrection
One year after the US Capitol attack on January 6, the chief plotters of the attempted coup still have not been brought to justice. And just as truth must proceed reconciliation, legal accountability and legislative remedies must be imposed to … Continue reading
John Avlon reveals how primary voters felt about progressive candidates – CNN
CNN senior political analyst John Avlon provides the receipts after Democratic primary elections see far-left candidates fall short.
Terrorism expert: ‘US has emerged as a leading exporter of far-right extremism in Europe.’ Here’s why – CNN
A major German police raid on far-right extremists in December revealed how QAnon is not just an American problem anymore. The Council on Foreign Relations’ Jacob Ware tells Reality Check’s John Avlon how Americans have exported extremist conspiracy theories overseas.
Why the 15th Amendment wasn’t enough to protect Black voters – CNN
America has a long history of passing voter suppression laws. On the latest Reality Check, John Avlon speaks with historian Kate Masur and the Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman about the significance of the 15th Amendment and how recent moves from … Continue reading
This is why sociopaths too often succeed – CNN
Political scientist & author Brian Klaas says ‘strongmen’ leaders like Vladimir Putin activate a template in the human brain, causing many to gravitate toward them. Klaas also tells Reality Check’s John Avlon about his research into sociopaths – how they … Continue reading
Here’s why some people STILL believe the Earth is flat – CNN
Flat Earth videos rack up huge views on the Internet — but how could anyone believe such a fundamentally false idea? Daily Beast reporter Kelly Weill joins John Avlon on this week’s Reality Check to discuss her new book and … Continue reading
See prominent Russian dissident’s reaction to Republicans calling Democrats ‘communist’ – CNN
Many Trump-leaning Republicans accuse their political counterparts of being ‘communist.’ Reality Check’s John Avlon speaks with Russian dissident and former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov about what real communism is and why Americans shouldn’t resort to extreme name calling.
She left her hate-fueled church knowing she might never see her family again – CNN
Megan Phelps-Roper spent her life spreading the hateful words of the Westboro Baptist Church. In this episode of “Reality Check with John Avlon: Extremist Beat,” she details what the church’s message was and what it took for her to question … Continue reading
This 1941 Dr. Seuss cartoon shows how far back “America First” goes – CNN
The “America First” rhetoric heard in the run-up to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is nothing new. Reality Check’s John Avlon speaks with former US Representative Jane Harman about the legacy of American isolationism.
There used to be bipartisan support for SCOTUS nominees. What happened? – CNN
As a potential confirmation vote looms for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, CNN’s John Avlon looks back at the effect partisanship in Congress has had on previous Supreme Court confirmations.
How Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could haunt hard-core Trump supporters – CNN
After Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Trump’s pro-Putin comments are dividing his GOP base. Could this be what causes the ‘cult of Trump’ to crack? CNN senior global affairs analyst Bianna Golodryga joins John Avlon on this week’s Reality Check … Continue reading
Putin’s murderous army has blown a hole into his European apologists’ arguments – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon explains the global implications of the French elections, which feature the incumbent President Emmanuel Macron poised a runoff against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, who’s been described as a “Putin ally.”