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Understanding Hate Crimes and Mental Illness
34:50 - 38:33 (03:42)
This podcast explores hate crimes and the evolution of laws surrounding them, including hate crimes on a federal level. They also discuss the relationship between hate crimes and mental illness, noting our incomplete understanding of hate and behaviors associated with it.
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The question of whether hate is a mental illness is raised after discussing Neo-Nazi musical groups who sing about hating other people.
34:50 - 35:37 (00:46)
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The question of whether hate is a mental illness is raised after discussing Neo-Nazi musical groups who sing about hating other people. It's asked if those who perform horrific acts, such as burning down a house with a family trapped inside, are mentally ill or simply following orders.
ChapterUnderstanding Hate Crimes and Mental Illness
EpisodeSelects: How Hate Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast discusses how hate crimes are carried out against individuals based on their identity and how hate groups fuel these crimes.
35:37 - 38:33 (02:56)
Summary
The podcast discusses how hate crimes are carried out against individuals based on their identity and how hate groups fuel these crimes. Our understanding of hate is incomplete because we need to understand the actions and behaviors associated with hate crimes and hate groups.