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How a Crazy Plan to Rebuild Waco Compound Gave Us Alex Jones

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The conspiracy-mongering loon has long poisoned American politics. This is the oft-untold story of how violence, bloodshed, and a right-wing radio rivalry birthed Alex Jones.

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