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, 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 

, 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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Christian Picciolini discussed what it was like to participate in a hate group and how he's helped others leave that life behind.

Christian Picciolini discussed what it was like to participate in a hate group and how he's helped others leave that life behind. Picciolini is the author of "Romantic Violence: Memoirs of an American Skinhead" and a former member of a violent far-right hate group.

Reformed extremist now fighting hate

Christian Picciolini, co-founder of the nonprofit Life After Hate.

Reformed extremist now fighting hate

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