EPISODE · May 14, 2020 · 15 MIN
A Conspiracy Pandemic
from Coronavirus in California · host Los Angeles Times
There are wild allegations about how the coronavirus started, shadowy claims about its spread, and apocalyptic pronouncements about an end goal with COVID-19. The Internet Age in particular has allowed many conspiracy theories to spread, and fast. Kind of like an epidemic. Our guest is Kathryn Olmsted, a history professor at UC Davis who studies conspiracy theories. More reading: Facebook and YouTube scramble to remove 'Plandemic' video.[Advertisement] This L.A. Times podcast is presented to you by Blue Shield of California. The fight is tough, but so are you. Thank you, front line.
What this episode covers
There are wild allegations about how the coronavirus started, shadowy claims about its spread, and apocalyptic pronouncements about an end goal with COVID-19. The Internet Age in particular has allowed many conspiracy theories to spread, and fast. Kind of like an epidemic. Our guest is Kathryn Olmsted, a history professor at UC Davis who studies conspiracy theories. [Advertisement] This L.A. Times podcast is presented to you by Blue Shield of California. The fight is tough, but so are you. Thank you, front line.
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