Listener Mail: Conspiracies About Conspiracie...

A year and a day ago, American political activist Charlie Kirk was murdered during a public debate at Utah Valley University. While his name was unfamiliar to many, he was a rising superstar in the world of U.S. conservatives. In the first chapter of this special two-part series, ...  Show more

Since ancient times, human beings have known the sun can be dangerous. Too much exposure to its rays can burn and prematurely age the skin. In fact, the concept of sunscreen may be a non-human invention, as various types of animals coat themselves in protective layers of mud to s ...  Show more

Bob, Wade, and Mark attempt to separate fact from fiction, venturing into the curious world of conspiracy theories. Maybe even a little too far... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

The Aladdin Exception, Ghost Kitchens, Snowden & The NSA: today the guys dive deep (but hopefully not too deep) into some of their favorite conspiracy theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Robert sits down with Molly Conger to explore a book at the foundation of American conspiracy culture that may have helped kill Steve Jobs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Reptile overlords. Pizzagate. QAnon. What makes conspiracy theories so alluring, and why are some more unshakeable than others? Today’s episode breaks down the driving forces behind false narratives, and what happens when true believers take extreme actions. Learn more about your ...  Show more