How the Telegram app became a hub for hate crime and radical extremists
Apr 13, 2025•6 min
Episode description
A joint investigation by ProPublica and PBS Frontline into the shadowy world of online hate networks and the platform Telegram is detailed in a new documentary, “The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram.” The investigation identified 35 crimes linked to the platform, including bomb plots, stabbings and shootings. John Yang speaks with A.C. Thompson, a reporter who worked on the project, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders