Interview · April 22, 2026

Episode 137 — SPLC INDICTED BY DOJ: With Gavin McInnes, Richard Spencer, Ken Silva & Casey Whalen

Show notes

On this explosive episode of The Backlash, host David J. Reilly is joined by Casey Whalen and Ken Silva to break down the shocking federal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the SPLC is facing multiple counts including wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering—allegedly tied to the misuse of donor funds and covert financial channels.

But the real story goes deeper.

Drawing on reporting from the Idaho Tribune and independent investigative threads, this episode explores allegations that SPLC-linked operations may have financially interacted with extremist groups they publicly opposed—including elements tied to the Ku Klux Klan and Aryan Nations networks.

What does this mean?

For the country: Are “hate” narratives being manufactured to drive funding, influence, and control?
For the Pacific Northwest: What role did these alleged activities play in shaping the reputation of regions like Coeur d’Alene?
For the media: Why are major outlets silent on a story of this magnitude?

If even a fraction of these allegations are true, it raises serious questions about how extremism is tracked, funded, and weaponized in America.

This isn’t just a scandal—it’s a potential paradigm shift.

The Backlash starts now.

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