Defending democracy. Confronting hate. Speaking truth to power - and the angry mob. NewsChannel 5 chief investigative reporter. Chancellor, duPont, Peabody awards. RTDNA Lifetime Achievement. Pulitzer finalist. Per John Oliver: “Nashville’s Nosiest Bitch.”https://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3muzde6yzz222In the story of the day that evil walked through the door of a San Diego-area synagogue, Christian nationalist Pastor Andrew Isker sees another victim: the shooter. As Isker sees it, the real culprit was society’s hypersensitivity about antisemitism. https://www.confrontthehate.com/p/tennessee-pastor-blames-fight-against08 Sep 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzde6yzz222https://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3muzde6yzz222In the story of the day that evil walked through the door of a San Diego-area synagogue, Christian nationalist Pastor Andrew Isker sees another victim: the shooter. As Isker sees it, the real culprit was society’s hypersensitivity about antisemitism. https://www.confrontthehate.com/p/tennessee-pastor-blames-fight-against08 Sep 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzde6yzz222https://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3muxq7ryyc22oHave you checked out Bloomberg’s new “Our Town” podcast about what has been happening in Gainesboro, Tennessee? This interview with the podcasters will explain it all.08 Sep 2026 00:09 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxq7ryyc22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3muwrvj4slc2dPodcasters Meribah Knight and Susan Berfield discuss their new investigative series, "Our Town," and how Gainesboro, Tennessee, became ground zero for a national movement. https://www.confrontthehate.com/p/a-far-right-playbook-for-rural-americaand07 Sep 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwrvj4slc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3muwrvj4slc2dPodcasters Meribah Knight and Susan Berfield discuss their new investigative series, "Our Town," and how Gainesboro, Tennessee, became ground zero for a national movement. https://www.confrontthehate.com/p/a-far-right-playbook-for-rural-americaand07 Sep 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwrvj4slc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3murwfqlpq22bHave you listened to the fantastic new Bloomberg podcast “Our Town”? It is the story of what is happening in Gainesboro, TN. You will definitely want to watch my interview with the two podcasters. Subscribe NOW to get the full video when it's released.05 Sep 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3murwfqlpq22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3murwfqlpq22bHave you listened to the fantastic new Bloomberg podcast “Our Town”? It is the story of what is happening in Gainesboro, TN. You will definitely want to watch my interview with the two podcasters. Subscribe NOW to get the full video when it's released.05 Sep 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3murwfqlpq22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3mump6rv4ks23As I read journalist @gilduran.com’s provocative new book over a long weekend, an unnerving realization took hold—in my hands was the most urgent warning for American democracy I have ever encountered. https://www.confrontthehate.com/p/the-most-urgent-warning-for-american03 Sep 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mump6rv4ks23https://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3mump6rv4ks23As I read journalist @gilduran.com’s provocative new book over a long weekend, an unnerving realization took hold—in my hands was the most urgent warning for American democracy I have ever encountered. https://www.confrontthehate.com/p/the-most-urgent-warning-for-american03 Sep 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mump6rv4ks23https://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3mu374et2wk25In American Caesar, Brad Onishi warns of three well-connected political movements already working to undermine U.S. democracy as we have known it. But instead of blaming the Jews, they fault “traitorous elites and inferior invaders.” (Link below.)27 Aug 2026 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu374et2wk25https://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3mtgty4fi4s2cNEW: At an invitation-only gathering in Italy, far-right leaders mapped out strategies to target rural America while local press coverage vanishes. https://www.confrontthehate.com/p/white-nationalist-eyes-local-news19 Aug 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgty4fi4s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3mtfenzrgps2hCongrats, @gilduran.com! Looking forward to diving in!18 Aug 2026 23:29 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtfenzrgps2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3mtefw7xhps2dMost parents assume online hate or political extremism will show up in obvious ways—loud slogans, violent images, or clear hate symbols. But today’s worst digital threats start much more quietly, often disguised as memes, games, and casual “friendships.” https://www.confrontthehate.com/p/the-online-threat-parents-miss-how18 Aug 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtefw7xhps2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3msvyplsoes2dFormer SPLC employee Heidi Beirich faces federal fraud charges over alleged informant payouts and stolen documents as the DOJ expands its prosecution. Here's what I know. https://www.confrontthehate.com/p/frequent-trump-critic-indicted-as12 Aug 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvyplsoes2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3mst2gf5kfk2aANALYSIS: Despite public attacks from President Donald Trump and DOJ leadership, a federal ruling says lawyers for the Southern Poverty Law Center can't probe prosecutors' motives. (Link below.)11 Aug 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mst2gf5kfk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3mssxtjxd5s2zThank you, Flaming Feminist Candles, for making my day! I am in good company with John Oliver of @lastweektonight.com! 😂😂😂11 Aug 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssxtjxd5s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3msq57w3xic24ICYMI: On the six-month anniversary of this project, as I continue to explore ways to reach audiences about these critical issues, check out these two new videos. https://www.confrontthehate.com/p/first-look-how-this-journey-began10 Aug 2026 12:50 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msq57w3xic24https://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3msoivf7fsc2kMy #1 source of new subscribers in the last 24 hours: BlueSky. THANK YOU! And, if you want to be part of the solution, please join us! [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Aug 2026 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msoivf7fsc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3msnr7lylhk24On the six-month anniversary of this project, as I continue to explore ways to reach audiences about these critical issues, check out these two new videos. https://www.confrontthehate.com/p/first-look-how-this-journey-began09 Aug 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnr7lylhk24https://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3msmczzv6j224Ok, this is cool! Someone sent me a pic of his purchase at Nashville’s Tomato Fest! If you know the vendor, I would love to get one!09 Aug 2026 00:23 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msmczzv6j224https://bsky.app/profile/philinvestigates.com/post/3msjvuqycvc2bBravo! Be sure to check out this new Bloomberg podcast, “Our Town,” that focuses on the Christian nationalists who moved into Jackson County, Tennessee! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-take/id1578096201?i=100078038657408 Aug 2026 01:22 +0000at://did:plc:3ijusmsw4eizbtvn3k263rhv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjvuqycvc2b