Of the 600+ people charged in the 1/6 insurrection, 12% had some sort of military experience. Both leading up to and in the wake of 1/6, a series of reports called attention to the potential threat posed by extremists in the military. Dr. Megan McBride, a research analyst on both domestic and international terrorism, co-wrote a CNA report about racial extremism in the military, and what needs to be done. How big is the problem? How does the culture of the military fit in to solving this problem? What needs to be done?
Dr. McBride shares some surprising insight and reminds us that the sexual harassment/assault issue in the military hasn't been solved - but we can learn from the approach the military is taking.
If you're worried about racial extremism in the military, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
