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Journalist discusses the ripple effects of extremism on a small American town

By: Amna Nawaz ยท Sam Lane
2 June 2026 at 22:20
Journalist Michael Edison Hayden has spent years tracking extremism in America. His new book, "Strange People on the Hill," follows what happened when a far-right group moved its headquarters to a small town in rural West Virginia. Amna Nawaz spoke with Hayden about his book and the sharp divisions in American politics right now for our "Settle In" podcast.

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