The Episode They Don't Want You to Hear!

Ross is joined by Robert Spinelli and Dr. Bethan Jones to discuss the history of conspiracy theories in popular culture. They look at how conspiratorial thinking reflects social and political anxieties, the ways in which conspiracy theorists are depicted in media, and the difficulty in approaching these topics academically. FURTHER READING:Spinelli, Robert (Ed.). The Lizard People Don't Want You to Read ThisJones, Bethan. Participatory Culture Wars: Controversy, Conflict, and Complicity in FandomFURTHER WATCHING:Community S2E9, "Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design"JFKThe Truman ShowThe X-Files Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.