00:00 The podcast discusses the history and evolution of the KKK, acknowledging that while they may have started as "dumb redneck cosplayers," they evolved into a feared and violent group that had a significant impact on minority communities.

05:19 The KKK enjoys its largest popularity in times of increased racism, but their taste for violence and willingness to kill people of color is not mainstream and they will always be on the fringes of society.

10:44 The KKK was inspired by secret groups like the Sons of Malta and the Kuklos Adelfan, but neither of these groups were racist, and the KKK itself was not initially intended to be a racist organization, but rather became one after the Reconstruction Acts were passed, giving them a focus on enforcing white supremacy through violence and intimidation.

16:21 The KKK engaged in voter intimidation and suppression, including the murder of hundreds of people, in order to enforce white supremacy and prevent black citizens from exercising their right to vote.

21:47 Nathan Bedford Forrest, the founder of the Ku Klux Klan, had a change of heart later in life and offered to help destroy white vigilantes who were harassing black citizens, but he still did some pretty horrible stuff.

27:30 The first iteration of the Ku Klux Klan quickly faded out after Nathan Bedford Forrest disbanded it and the federal government condemned the group, but it doesn't mean that all members suddenly became non-racist, just that the formal organization lacked membership; however, it is possible for individuals to change their minds and reflect on their beliefs.

32:50 The second wave of the Ku Klux Klan, inspired by the movie "Birth of a Nation", had a more unified look and became a political force, supporting and putting forth candidates who were members of the Klan.

38:03 The second wave of the Ku Klux Klan became a political force, expanding their targets beyond black people to include anti-Semites, anti-Catholics, and anti-communists, while claiming to be patriots and heroes; this version of the Klan reflects the white supremacist beliefs seen in America today.

43:25 The Ku Klux Klan thrived on anonymity, but tactics such as publishing membership lists and removing their tax exempt status helped break up the Klan in the 1920s and again in the 1940s.

48:38 The third wave of the KKK during the civil rights era was known for carrying out bombings, including the infamous bombing in Birmingham that killed four young black girls, and they were responsible for a reign of terror throughout the South.

54:20 The FBI had a dual role in dealing with the KKK, with J. Edgar Hoover knowing who carried out the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing but not taking action due to his dislike of the civil rights movement, while also using infiltration and manipulation tactics to break up local Klan groups, leading to a decline in membership since the civil rights era, although the Klan has been replaced by other white supremacist groups.

59:32 The hosts discuss a fun fact about baseball games where fans hang up signs with the letter "K" for each strikeout, and they always hang the third "K" upside down to avoid spelling out "KKK."