ProudBoysWhisperer

Who I Am

Samantha Kutner

Samantha Kutner holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in communication studies from the University of Nevada, Reno. As a dedicated researcher, she specializes in studying violent extremism and the gender dynamics of radicalization, bringing a unique perspective to these pressing issues.

In 2018, Samantha was honored with a Research Integrity Award from her institutional review board, recognizing her unwavering commitment to ethical research despite facing significant challenges.

As an independent consultant, Samantha offers impactful training presentations grounded in her extensive ethnographic research with Proud Boys and Antifascists. Her expertise provides valuable insights for organizations aiming to counteract extremist messaging and foster safer communities.

Currently, Samantha is spearheading an innovative project: the Proud Boys incident map and dashboard. This continually evolving OSINT resource keeps the public informed about Proud Boys activities across America, Canada, Australia, and the UK, enhancing awareness and promoting proactive measures.

By choosing Samantha for your consulting needs, you gain access to a proven expert passionate about reducing the influence of extremism and empowering communities to act effectively. Discover the difference her knowledge and dedication can make for yourself or your organization.

CEO, GP Global Solutions

GP Global Solutions is a woman-led intelligence firm known from proactive solutions and cross-sector collaborations. GP Global Solutions builds on Samantha’s proven track record consulting with social media companies, international organizations, and practitioners looking to proactively respond to emerging threats from decentralized networks. 

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Previous Publications

Journal for Deradicalization, No 7 (2016)

Kutner, Samantha. “The call for component analyses of the saudi arabian risk reduction initiative: an examination of religious re-education’s role in the deradicalization and disengagement process”.

The Peer Review, 2018

McBride, Maureen, Kutner, Edwards, and Thoms. “Responding To The Whole Person: Using Empathic Listening And Responding In The Writing Center”

International Centre for Counter-Terrorism-The Hague, 2020

Kutner. “Swiping Right: The Allure of Hyper Masculinity and Cryptofascism for Men Who Join the Proud Boys”

Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, 2020.

Kutner. “Take the Redpill: Understanding the Allure of Conspiratorial Thinking among Proud Boys.” 

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Panels

“Pain, Mediocrity and Rage: Ethnographic Theories of Right-Wing Male Behavior,”

NCA Communicating for Survival, November 2019
University of Nevada, Reno, September 2020.
Centre on Hate, Bias, and Extremism, October, 2020.

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Featured Podcasts

Soft Power Radio
Extremism & Disengagement
I Don’t Speak German
episode 20: Gavin, Goad, and Edgelord Comedy
I Don’t Speak German
episode 13: Mr Death
The Loopcast
June 28, 2020: Samantha Kutner discusses the Proud Boys and her article "Swiping Right.."