What's happened
Two men behind the 'Lone Wolf Radio' podcast series were sentenced to prison for promoting terrorism and hate speech.
Why it matters
The sentencing of the podcasters highlights the ongoing issue of hate speech and the promotion of extremist ideologies, and the impact it can have on society.
What the papers say
Business Insider UK reports that the podcasters were sentenced to a combined 15 years in prison on terror charges. South China Morning Post emphasizes the duo's encouragement of terrorism and their approval of a day of hanging for those in interracial relationships. AP News and Metro also highlight the duo's promotion of extremist views and their sentencing to prison.
How we got here
The 'Lone Wolf Radio' podcast series, hosted by Christopher Gibbons and Tyrone Patten-Walsh, was rife with antisemitic, Islamophobic, racist, and homophobic views, and occasionally called on listeners to commit acts of terrorism. The podcasters also called for the deaths of Prince Harry and his son, Archie.
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