The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has shone a spotlight on political violence in the US, and around the world.

The 31-year-old was shot at a Utah university last week in front of thousands of people the alleged killer is 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who’s set to appear in court this week.

While his motive remains unclear, the killing has sparked conversations about the widening gap between left and right politics.

It’s also highlighted the deep, dark depths of the internet, and how young people can be radicalised online.

Today on The Front Page, Massey University emeritus professor and sociologist Paul Spoonley is with us to dissect the inner workings of those who perpetrate political violence, and how we might be able to stop them.

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The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has shone a spotlight on political violence in the US, and around the world.
The 31-year-old was shot at a Utah university last week in front of thousands of people the alleged killer is 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who&rsquo;s set to appear in court this week.
While his motive remains unclear, the killing has sparked conversations about the widening gap between left and right politics.
It&rsquo;s also highlighted the deep, dark depths of the internet, and how young people can be radicalised online.
Today on The Front Page, Massey University emeritus professor and sociologist Paul Spoonley is with us to dissect the inner workings of those who perpetrate political violence, and how we might be able to stop them.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Charlie Kirk shooting sparks warnings on online radicalisation risks

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