Reporting on Extremism

With the rise of hate and extremism in the United States consistently making headlines, it takes a team of reporters and journalists to cover it. For more than 30 years, Phil Williams - Chief Investigative Reporter, WTVF-TV, NewsChannel 5 - has been doing just that, becoming one of the most recognized investigative reporters in the country. Phil’s series, “Confronting Hate,” has quickly become the go-to journalistic project when documenting far-right extremism, especially in Tennessee. Join us for a virtual event on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, for a conversation with Phil to discuss his storied career in journalism and the challenges inherent to covering such sensitive topics. This event will be moderated by Research Fellow Luke Baumgartner.

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