The 2018 Midterm Elections, Gab, and Movember

Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:

• We discussed whether the midterm elections resulted in the “blue wave” Democrats anticipated.
• Gab, launched as a “free-speech Twitter,” has become a platform for the alt-Right. Niki recommended Kathleen Belew’s book Bring the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America.
• “Movember” launched in 2003 in Australia as a way to raise awareness about men’s health. Natalia recommended this Atlantic article questioning the utility of awareness campaigns.

In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:

• Natalia shared the ESPN 30 for 30 Podcast’s episode “The Six Who Sat.”
• Neil discussed Melissa McCarthy’s new film, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”
• Niki recommended Ben H. Winters’ book, Underground Airlines.