Neo-Nazis in America: How an FBI Agent Infiltrated the "The Base" Extremist Group

Change Agents with Andy Stumpf • March 26, 2025

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On today’s episode, Andy sits down with Scott Payne, a former FBI agent who went undercover to infiltrate The Base, a neo-Nazi extremist group. Scott shares how he gained the trust of members, the group's structure and recruitment methods, and the challenges of maintaining his cover in a highly suspicious environment. He also discusses The Base’s ideology, its use of digital platforms for communication and propaganda, and the intelligence gathered during his operation.


To learn more about Scott's undercover work on The Base, check out his book Code Name: Pale Horse


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