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Mike Enoch, whose real name is Michael Peinovich, is an American white nationalist podcaster and prominent figure in the alt-right movement. Born in 1977 in New Jersey, he grew up in a Jewish family but later embraced antisemitic and neo-Nazi ideologies. He is the founder of The Right Stuff (TRS) network, established in 2012, which produces white supremacist content. He gained notoriety as the host of the podcast 'The Daily Shoah,' featuring racist humor, Holocaust denial, and attacks on Jews, minorities, and liberals. His work has been central to the 'manosphere' and alt-right online communities, influencing events like the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he spoke. In January 2017, he was doxxed by antifascist activists, revealing his Jewish heritage through his father's side and his marriage to a Jewish woman, which contradicted his antisemitic rhetoric and led to significant backlash within far-right circles. Despite this, he continued his activities, rebranding and expanding TRS into a membership-based platform. He has been criticized for promoting hate speech, faced deplatforming from major social media sites, and collaborated with other extremists like Nick Fuentes. His influence extends through connections with figures like Richard Spencer and the National Policy Institute. Prior to TRS, he worked in web development and music production. Allegations of domestic issues and financial struggles have surfaced in media reports, though unverified.