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.
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