September 8, 2021
Combating Extremism, Terrorism and Hate from Anti-Defimation League’s Oren Segal
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In this episode
In this episode, Fred sits down with Oren Segal, Vice President of the ADL’s Center on Extremism, to explore how intelligence and data are used to track and counter extremist threats across the U.S. Oren shares insights from over two decades of frontline work monitoring hate groups, training law enforcement, and guiding public and private sector partners through a shifting threat landscape. He also discusses key trends in extremism, the power of tools like the ADL H.E.A.T. Map, and what still manages to surprise him in this work.
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Combating Extremism, Terrorism and Hate from Anti-Defimation League’s Oren Segal
What you’ll learn
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How ADL gathers, analyzes, and shares intelligence on extremist threats across the country
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The trends in hate crimes and extremist activity over the past 20 years—and what’s changing now
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How tools like the H.E.A.T. Map support law enforcement, tech companies, and policymakers in staying ahead of emerging threats
More about our guest
Oren Segal is the Senior Vice President of Counter-Extremism and Intelligence at the Anti-Defamation League, where he leads efforts to combat extremism, terrorism, and hate both online and offline. He oversees a multidisciplinary team spanning the Center on Extremism, Center for Technology and Society, and Law Enforcement engagement, delivering intelligence, analysis, and training to protect communities and inform policy. Oren is a frequent media contributor, public speaker, and expert witness, and was honored by the FBI in 2006 for exceptional service in the public interest. He joined ADL in 1998 after working for The New York Times and is a graduate of Wheaton College.
