# Patriot Groups on The No Agenda Show Patriot Groups comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2011 to June 2014. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** February 2011 – June 2014 - **Related topics:** [Hate Groups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-groups.md), [Mark Potok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-potok.md), [Splc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/splc.md), [Southern Poverty Law Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-poverty-law-center.md), [Agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [Conspiracy Theories](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theories.md), [Domestic Terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md), [Ed Schultz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ed-schultz.md), [Militias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/militias.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Mark Potok, SPLC Hate Group Statistics Discrepancy - **Episode:** [625: Touching the Stick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/625-touching-the-stick.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-12 - **Time:** 1:51:34–1:57:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/625-touching-the-stick/chapter/mark-potok-splc-hate-group-statistics-discrepancy.md Mark Potok of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is caught in a contradiction regarding the growth of "patriot" and "hate" groups. While a recent SPLC report claimed a 19% decline in such groups, Potok tells CNN there has been a "dramatic uptick" following the Las Vegas shooting and the Bundy Ranch standoff. The hosts suggest the SPLC adjusts its narrative to maximize fundraising and media relevance. Keywords: [mark potok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-potok.md), [splc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/splc.md), [hate groups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-groups.md), [patriot movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-movement.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [domestic terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-terrorism.md) ### Southern Poverty Law Center and Patriot Group Statistics - **Episode:** [595: Ottomania](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/595-ottomania.md) - **Published:** 2014-02-27 - **Time:** 58:38–1:02:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/595-ottomania/chapter/southern-poverty-law-center-and-patriot-group-statistics.md Mark Potok of the Southern Poverty Law Center reports that the number of hate groups has dropped by 19%. The decline is attributed to the "deflation" of the radical right following President Obama's reelection. Patriot groups are defined by the SPLC as movements unified by conspiracy theories regarding martial law and FEMA camps. Keywords: [splc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/splc.md), [hate groups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-groups.md), [patriot groups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-groups.md), [mark potok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-potok.md), [militias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/militias.md) ### Ed Schultz, Southern Poverty Law Center Patriot Group Report - **Episode:** [498: Obey the Giant Voice System!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-24 - **Time:** 39:00–42:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system/chapter/ed-schultz-southern-poverty-law-center-patriot-group-report.md MSNBC's Ed Schultz reports on a Southern Poverty Law Center study claiming "anti-government patriot groups" are at an all-time high. The report draws parallels between current militia growth and the environment preceding the Oklahoma City bombing. The discussion criticizes the labeling of constitutionalist groups as "hate groups" and the call for an inter-agency task force to monitor them. Keywords: [ed schultz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ed-schultz.md), [southern poverty law center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-poverty-law-center.md), [patriot groups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-groups.md), [hate groups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-groups.md), [oklahoma city bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma-city-bombing.md) ### SPLC Hate Group Definitions and Interactive Maps - **Episode:** [493: Snowquestration](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/493-snowquestration.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-07 - **Time:** 1:50:29–1:59:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/493-snowquestration/chapter/splc-hate-group-definitions-and-interactive-maps.md Mark Potok of the SPLC discussed a report claiming an 813% increase in "Patriot" groups since 2008, linking them to conspiracy theories about martial law and the New World Order. The SPLC's interactive map of hate groups is scrutinized for including organizations like "Bare Naked Islam" and "Official Street Preachers." The discussion suggests the SPLC uses these labels to marginalize legitimate political dissent. Keywords: [splc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/splc.md), [patriot groups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-groups.md), [mark potok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-potok.md), [new world order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-world-order.md), [agenda 21](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agenda-21.md), [hate groups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-groups.md) ### Southern Poverty Law Center, Anti-Government Hate Group Report - **Episode:** [281: Escape from Madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/281-escape-from-madrid.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-24 - **Time:** 1:02:22–1:06:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/281-escape-from-madrid/chapter/southern-poverty-law-center-anti-government-hate-group-report.md The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) released a report claiming a 60% spike in "anti-government patriot groups." 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