The Ruby Ridge siege & conspiracy-laced politics in America

The Ruby Ridge standoff and its lasting impact on American society are examined through a conversation with Chris Jennings, author of "End of Days, Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse and the Unmaking of America." The discussion centers on the religious beliefs that drove Randy and Vicki Weaver to isolate themselves, heavily armed, on a remote Idaho mountaintop, and how this led to a deadly confrontation with federal agents. Jennings highlights the evolution of the Weaver's beliefs from mainstream fundamentalism to Christian survivalism, their connections to white supremacist groups, and the government's escalating response to Randy Weaver's failure to appear in court on weapons charges. The conversation also explores how Ruby Ridge has become a touchstone for anti-government and gun rights movements, contributing to a fractured American reality where conspiracy theories thrive.