Professor Mario Peucker | Combatting Far-Right Extremism - S4E5

Welcome to the Visions and Tones podcast, where we are joined by Professor Mario Peucker, an insightful scholar and researcher at Victoria University in Melbourne. As an executive member of the Centre for Resilient and Inclusive Societies (CRIS), Professor Peucker has dedicated his academic journey since 2003 to examining radical political movements & dissent, Muslim community activism and inclusion-exclusion dynamics across Europe and Australia.

In this episode, we explore Professor Peucker’s current research on far-right extremism and white supremacist groups and his efforts towards developing community-led anti-racism support networks in Victoria. Through a detailed discussion, Professor Peucker shares his experiences and reflections on the systemic and cultural dimensions of racism and the pivotal role of societal inclusion.

Join us as we delve into the structural underpinnings of political dissent and the power dynamics that shape extremist ideologies, drawing from Professor Peucker’s extensive research and the profound societal impact of his advocacy work.

Access Prof Peucker's article here: https://www.abc.net.au/religion/mario-peucker-understanding-the-appeal-of-far-right-extremism/104939500 

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