Reformed extremist now fighting hate

Christian Picciolini, co-founder of the nonprofit Life After Hate.
Christian Picciolini, co-founder of the nonprofit Life After Hate.
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Christian Picciolini, the author of "Romantic Violence: Memoirs of an American Skinhead" is a former member of a violent far-right hate group. He is now co-founder of Life After Hate, a nonprofit that helps people leave hate groups.

He told host Tom Weber about his experience with white supremacy and his current work. He also offered insight into the current political situation and the "alt-right."

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