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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2026 · 2 MIN

The Clickbait Crisis_ When News Becomes a Show

from Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen · host Michael Fortune

Think back to the last time you scrolled through your social media feed. How many headlines made you stop, breathe a little faster, or feel a spike of immediate outrage? We live in an era where headlines are no longer just summaries of what happened. They are carefully engineered products designed to trigger an emotional response before you even read a single word. Historically, a headline was a thumbnail sketch, a clear and objective window into a story. Today, that window has been replaced by a neon sign meant to grab your attention at any cost. This is the world of infotainment, where the lines between journalism and pure performance art have completely blurred. Market forces are the primary engine here. It is simply more profitable for outlets to push sensational stories about celebrities or crimes than it is to report on complex, dry policy decisions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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