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Louis Theroux defends giving a platform to controversial figures including white nationalist and an alleged sexual predator in his new series to 'promote understanding' of extreme figures
Louis Theroux has defended 'platforming' controversial figures including white nationalists and an alleged sexual predator in his new series.
The journalist's upcoming BBC2 series, Forbidden America, explores extreme voices in the US - with the first episode investigating inflammatory figures of the American far right.
Among the activists given air time are a white nationalist who believes women should lose the right to vote, a Nazi-saluting influencer and an online troll involved in the Capitol riots.
While Theroux considered the impact of amplifying these voices, he ultimately felt the series could help viewers understand these figures by 'shining a light on aspects of human psychology and society'.
Writing for the Guardian, the 50-year-old broadcaster said: 'These troubled, sometimes dangerous people are legitimate subjects of journalistic inquiry.
Louis Theroux has defended 'platforming' controversial figures in his new series. Among those given airtime is 'troll and livestreamer' Tim Gionet, who uses the pseudonym Baked Alaska to push neo-Nazi conspiracy theories online
The first episode of the series sees the broadcaster meet Nick Fuentes, an American far-right and white nationalist political commentator who took part in and has publicly praised the Capitol riots
He says that while these figures should not be given platforms to discuss moral issues in a reductionist way - 'speaking to people who have done terrible things' if done correctly, can be valuable.
'[It can be] revealing and ultimately life-affirming, shining a light on aspects of human psychology and society in a way that promotes understanding and cultivates empathy', he writes.
The first episode of the series sees the broadcaster meet Nick Fuentes, an American far-right and white nationalist political commentator who took part in and has publicly praised the Capitol riots.
He gained famed among the far-right when he claimed he was forced to leave Boston University after death threats for participating in the 'Unite The Right' demonstrations in Charlottesville in 2017.
Fuentes gained famed among the far-right when he claimed he was forced to leave Boston University after death threats for participating in the 'Unite The Right' demonstrations in Charlottesville in 2017
he white nationalist, who has expressed anti-Semitic views and has made Holocaust-denying remarks, was removed from YouTube in 2020 for repeated violations of hate speech policy.
At one point in the series, he tells Theroux that he felt society would better function if women could not vote and said he views homosexuality as 'disgusting'.
He met 'troll and livestreamer' Tim Gionet, who uses the pseudonym Baked Alaska to push neo-Nazi conspiracy theories online.
Gionet livestreamed footage of himself among other Donald Trump supporters inside the Capitol last year and was arrested on two charges of breaking and entering and violent entry and disorderly conduct.
The broadcaster speaks with far-right influencer Beardson Beardly, an online live streamer who belongs to the America First movement who has previously been filmed performing two Nazi salutes.
When asked about the salutes in the series, he insists he is not a Nazi, claiming the offensive gesture was an 'accident' while 'just trying to wave' and threw the journalist out of his home.
Theroux explained that he felt it was 'right to make a programme' about these controversial figures for various reasons
In another episode of the series Theroux explores the world of online pornography and meets porn agent Derek Hay who has been accused by some former models of sexual misconduct. He has denied any wrongdoing.
LA-based porn agent Hay, whose stage name is Ben English, was reportedly accused of sexual abuse by four female porn performers who claim he is linked to an illegal escort business.
Theroux explained that he felt it was 'right to make a programme' about these controversial figures for various reasons.
He says the nature of his documentaries, filmed over the course of months or years, means he's able to tap into the psyche of the figures and better understand their viewpoints.
The journalist argued that while he could have simply ignored these views, these voices are already reaching audiences in 'bedrooms and living rooms around the world, in the millions.'
'So the choice we are faced with is whether to be curious about that phenomenon, try to figure out why it's growing, what it's feeding on, how it can be challenged, or whether to ignore it and hope it goes away'.
Louis Theroux's Forbidden America premieres on Sunday, 13 February at 9pm on BBC2
Nick looks like a munchkin in his pics can't wait for this to drop I mean we clipped it live , but im sure Louis' edited version will be just as hilarious .
Louis Theroux has defended 'platforming' controversial figures including white nationalists and an alleged sexual predator in his new series.
The journalist's upcoming BBC2 series, Forbidden America, explores extreme voices in the US - with the first episode investigating inflammatory figures of the American far right.
Among the activists given air time are a white nationalist who believes women should lose the right to vote, a Nazi-saluting influencer and an online troll involved in the Capitol riots.
While Theroux considered the impact of amplifying these voices, he ultimately felt the series could help viewers understand these figures by 'shining a light on aspects of human psychology and society'.
Writing for the Guardian, the 50-year-old broadcaster said: 'These troubled, sometimes dangerous people are legitimate subjects of journalistic inquiry.
Louis Theroux has defended 'platforming' controversial figures in his new series. Among those given airtime is 'troll and livestreamer' Tim Gionet, who uses the pseudonym Baked Alaska to push neo-Nazi conspiracy theories online
The first episode of the series sees the broadcaster meet Nick Fuentes, an American far-right and white nationalist political commentator who took part in and has publicly praised the Capitol riots
He says that while these figures should not be given platforms to discuss moral issues in a reductionist way - 'speaking to people who have done terrible things' if done correctly, can be valuable.
'[It can be] revealing and ultimately life-affirming, shining a light on aspects of human psychology and society in a way that promotes understanding and cultivates empathy', he writes.
The first episode of the series sees the broadcaster meet Nick Fuentes, an American far-right and white nationalist political commentator who took part in and has publicly praised the Capitol riots.
He gained famed among the far-right when he claimed he was forced to leave Boston University after death threats for participating in the 'Unite The Right' demonstrations in Charlottesville in 2017.
Fuentes gained famed among the far-right when he claimed he was forced to leave Boston University after death threats for participating in the 'Unite The Right' demonstrations in Charlottesville in 2017
he white nationalist, who has expressed anti-Semitic views and has made Holocaust-denying remarks, was removed from YouTube in 2020 for repeated violations of hate speech policy.
At one point in the series, he tells Theroux that he felt society would better function if women could not vote and said he views homosexuality as 'disgusting'.
He met 'troll and livestreamer' Tim Gionet, who uses the pseudonym Baked Alaska to push neo-Nazi conspiracy theories online.
Gionet livestreamed footage of himself among other Donald Trump supporters inside the Capitol last year and was arrested on two charges of breaking and entering and violent entry and disorderly conduct.
The broadcaster speaks with far-right influencer Beardson Beardly, an online live streamer who belongs to the America First movement who has previously been filmed performing two Nazi salutes.
When asked about the salutes in the series, he insists he is not a Nazi, claiming the offensive gesture was an 'accident' while 'just trying to wave' and threw the journalist out of his home.
Theroux explained that he felt it was 'right to make a programme' about these controversial figures for various reasons
In another episode of the series Theroux explores the world of online pornography and meets porn agent Derek Hay who has been accused by some former models of sexual misconduct. He has denied any wrongdoing.
LA-based porn agent Hay, whose stage name is Ben English, was reportedly accused of sexual abuse by four female porn performers who claim he is linked to an illegal escort business.
Theroux explained that he felt it was 'right to make a programme' about these controversial figures for various reasons.
He says the nature of his documentaries, filmed over the course of months or years, means he's able to tap into the psyche of the figures and better understand their viewpoints.
The journalist argued that while he could have simply ignored these views, these voices are already reaching audiences in 'bedrooms and living rooms around the world, in the millions.'
'So the choice we are faced with is whether to be curious about that phenomenon, try to figure out why it's growing, what it's feeding on, how it can be challenged, or whether to ignore it and hope it goes away'.
Louis Theroux's Forbidden America premieres on Sunday, 13 February at 9pm on BBC2
Nick looks like a munchkin in his pics can't wait for this to drop I mean we clipped it live , but im sure Louis' edited version will be just as hilarious .
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Fuck journalists
This is a bullshit hit piece. I don’t care how much you guys hate Nick and Baked. Louiscow isn’t much better. The pointer is standing 10 feet in front of Spickles and using a wide lens to make him look normal height compared to /our midget/.
Also, nice try at trying to make Christ for a Roman salute.
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cope and seethe faggot
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10 feet? Try 3 to 4. Nickles is like 5'6" and wears booster heels to his rallies.
big ups liquid richard
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They should let him stream in jail.
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Huh...I thought letting Louis Theroux do an entire documentary on your retarded behavior was a good idea Fatlaska? Turns out its not?
Why are you so nervous?
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Why does this give me 'old man' vibes?
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Nick will never want to sleep with you, Groyper. Deal with it.
Let us know when he's harassing store employees, pepper spraying bouncers, and crying about toxic behavior in front of Mister Metokur.
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Louis Theroux: Forbidden America review – A depressing, eye-opening vision of where things are headed
The Independent makes it sound like these clowns have a future. LOL!
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"How I'm I suppose to trust the media ?"
You don't and you don't invite them to your home either, idiot !!
You don't and you don't invite them to your home either, idiot !!
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This fat, be-moobed idiot only recognizes the media as a source of possible attention, so even though he knows and says he shouldn't trust them, he'll let even someone obviously hostile like Louis Theroux to film him tarding out. Theroux doesn't even have to entrap him, he just says absolutely retarded shit of his own accord.
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Baked is the media too though, and I'd judge him an even sleazier and more dishonest member of it than Louis Theroux
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Send your AFPACatboy ranch internship application to my inbox or Judas.Feinberg@protonmail.ch, known as goyper14#88 on Discord. Be sure to include the status of your anal virginity and your height.
Positions are still open!
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Lil'IVFuentes legitimately looks 5'5'' here. I can probably estimate his height with geometry here but I'd rather do something funnier.
Look at how filthy his pants are, what a disgrace. At least the room is clean and the shelf is filled with books he's never read.