Why White Nationalists Identify With A Russian Church — And Vladimir Putin

The Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia is gaining followers in the U.S. — not Russian immigrants, but American converts drawn to its emphasis on "traditional values."

NPR's Odette Yousef reports some new converts are using the religion to spread white nationalist views. More from her story here.

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