Giordano to Reason.com's Walker: What is Qanon?

Camden County Republican Rich Ambrosino returns to the Dom Giordano Program to announce that, after a conference call with the organization’s executive board, the Camden County GOP will award the county line to Jack Ciattarelli in the upcoming gubernatorial primary. Ambrosino explains the ‘county line,’ noting that every primary, every county has the ability to give their county column to a gubernatorial candidate, bracketing their candidates along with a state-wide candidate. Then, Ambrosino explains what he hopes for in awarding the county line in such a blue state, telling that no Democratic governor has been elected to a second term for 40 years. Finally, Ambrosino tells of the platform of Jack Ciattarelli, and argues why he may indeed have a chance against Governor Phil Murphy.

Allen B. West, Texas GOP Chairman, returns to the Dom Giordano Program to discuss the seep of liberal policies from California in his state's politics, as more and more flee blue states and come to states such as Texas. Then, Allen West explains why the policies in Texas are appealing to businesses and citizens, and lays out why many are fleeing these types of states. After that, West discusses the infusion of identity politics in the recent election and tells how it can be detrimental to a healthy political climate.

Jesse Walker, editor at Reason and expert on conspiracy theories, joins the Dom Giordano Program to discuss Qanon, specifically the movement’s level of popularity, and what separates the movement from conservative movements of the past. Walker lays out the core Qanon beliefs and explains how they’ve been molded, and tries to determine the person behind the name ‘Q.’ Then, Walker tells whether or not he believes the movement to be dangerous, and tells where the line should be drawn between allowing free speech and preventing violent rhetoric from the group.