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Everyone Hates Fact Checkers (E299) Oct 27, 2024

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Despite Travis’ best efforts, it’s still possible to occasionally read posts on the internet that are not perfectly accurate. In fact, Travis’ failure to turn networking technology into primarily a means of rationally exchanging ideas and substantive policy issues has forced media outlets all over the globe to employ so-called “fact checkers.” To get a better handle on this phenomenon (for which, to reiterate, podcast host Travis View bears most of the blame) we spoke to the hardest working man in online fact checking: BBC Verify Senior Journalist Shayan Sardarizadeh. For years, he has tracked and reported on viral falsehoods, both silly and deadly, in many countries. We discuss how Shayan got into this unique discipline of journalism, his response to the criticism that “fact checking” primarily serves the reinforcement of establishment narratives, research which suggests fact checkers are less trusted than other kinds of reporters, the rise of deep fakes, atrocity denial, and how to maintain trust as a fact checker. Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/QAA Shayan Sardarizadeh https://x.com/shayan86 BBC Verify https://www.bbc.com/news/reality_check Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast. SOURCES The Onion: Factual Error Found On The Internet https://theonion.com/factual-error-found-on-internet-1819566445/ Nieman Lab: Readers are more suspicious of journalists providing corrections than journalists providing confirmations https://www.niemanlab.org/2024/08/readers-are-more-suspicious-of-journalists-providing-corrections-than-journalists-providing-confirmations/ Rolling Stone: Right-Wingers Heartbroken by Picture of Little Girl Who Doesn’t Exist https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/ai-girl-maga-hurricane-helene-1235125285/ Washington Post: Viral attack on Walz features fake former student making false claim https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2024/10/21/tim-walz-matthew-metro-video/ Newsweek: Gaza War Death Toll Passes 43,000, Palestinian Health Ministry Reports https://www.newsweek.com/gaza-war-deaths-surpass-43000-palestinian-health-ministry-reports-1975910 BBC: False claims of staged deaths surge in Israel-Gaza war https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67760523 UN News: Rights expert finds ‘reasonable grounds’ genocide is being committed in Gaza https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/03/1147976 United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights: Türk says world must act as darkest moment of Gaza conflict unfolds https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/10/turk-says-world-must-act-darkest-moment-gaza-conflict-unfolds

RadCath Apocalypse (Premium E264) Sample Oct 22, 2024

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The monks have found a way to connect to the internet. Brad Abrahams is back to bring you a trinity of radical Catholic sects he stumbled upon while reading about UFOs. We’ve got a fake monastery with apocalyptic monks, a Christian private military contractor, and a Vatican-in-exile in Kansas. Catholic-in-residence Annie Kelly is also back to make sure Brad and Jake don’t blaspheme irresponsibly. Listen on and you might be convinced that stage magic is real and proof of Satan. There’s also an interview with a family who left one of these sects and are brave enough to talk about it. Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/QAA Brad Abrahams: https://x.com/LoveAndSaucers // https://lnk.bio/extrasensory Annie Kelly: https://x.com/AnnieKNK Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe and Jake Rockatansky. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.

It Unfortunately Happens On X (E298) Oct 18, 2024

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Today’s show is a piñata, and each time a blindfolded Travis takes a swing at it, a new and weirder piece of candy falls to the ground for Jake and Liv to nibble on. First, we’ll be talking about how even conspiracy theorists had to push back against a terribly lazy hoax about VP candidate Tim Walz. Then we’ll be talking to reporter Robyn Pennacchia about her deep dive into a majorly pilled telegram community whose leader disperses intel drops she claims come from both the military and celestial angels. And as a special desert, we’re sitting down with reporter Ken Klippenstein to discuss his recent defeat & subsequent victory against Elon, after Ken linked to his reporting about the JD Vance dossier. Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/QAA Robyn Pennacchia: https://x.com/RobynElyse // https://substack.com/@robynelyse Ken Klippenstein: https://x.com/kenklippenstein // https://www.kenklippenstein.com Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.

Storms Upon Us (Premium E263) Sample Oct 14, 2024

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Conspiracy theorists are finally admitting that human beings DO have an impact on climate change. But it’s not our ever-increasing carbon footprint, no, it’s actually just a very specific group of people who have unlocked the technology to CONTROL the weather – and direct it at their political enemies. In this episode we break down the multitude of conspiracy theories surrounding recent hurricanes Helene and Milton, and Liv threatens to steal a hurricane patent from Bill Gates (we’re all rooting for her). Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/QAA Liv’s newsletter / Twitch: https://www.livagar.com / https://www.twitch.tv/livagar Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.

Tina Peters, The Tesla CEO, and Trump (E297) Oct 12, 2024

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Travis has returned from the mountains and claims he’s touched so much grass that he’s considering never going outside again. This is a good thing, because there’s lots of horrible news to catch up on – including corrupt county clerk Tina Peters’ voter fraud trial reaching its ultimate conclusion (it brings us no joy), and the richest person in the world going all in on Trump and Dark Maga. Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/QAA Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.

Right Wing Cheaters (PE262) Sample Oct 04, 2024

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Liv, Julian, and Jakey Greco are determined to transform a once respected podcast into a gossip tabloid while Travis is on vacation. Liv brings us a handful of truly demented tales of infidelity from the right-wing sphere, including RFK Jr. and his pack of rambunctious dogs seducing a reporter sent to profile him, and NC LT. Governor Mark Robinson’s filthy, filthy posts on an adult forum about having an affair with his wife’s sister. It’s a horribly messy episode and Travis sends his apologies from wherever he is. Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/QAA Liv’s newsletter: https://www.livagar.com/ Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.

Grant Morrison & Chaos Magick (E296) Sep 29, 2024

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Guest writers Ben Clarkson and Matt Bors, the creators behind the graphic novel series “Justice Warriors”, take Julian and Jake on a twisted journey into the ideology of Grant Morrison. Morrison is responsible for the Invisibles and a seven-year Batman run considered by fans to be some of the best Batman comics written to date. He also claims that he’s been abducted by aliens in Kathmandu, and that we’re all giant centipedes weaving through time and space. Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/QAA Matt Bors: https://x.com/MattBors / mattbors.com/books Ben Clarkson: https://x.com/benclarkson / https://thebenclarkson.com Justice Warriors: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Justice-Warriors-Vol-2/Matt-Bors/JUSTICE-WARRIORS/9781952090325 Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.

Ku Klux feat Devin O’Shea (Premium E261) Sample Sep 27, 2024

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The origins of the white supremacist terror organization known as the Ku Klux Klan. We explore its emergence during the post-civil-war reconstruction era, its roots in “charivari” and how it came up with its bizarre aesthetics. The episode is guest-written by the ever-excellent Devin Thomas O’Shea. Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: http://www.patreon.com/QAA Devin O’Shea: https://x.com/devintoshea / https://linktr.ee/devintoshea Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.

Another Day, Another Assassination Attempt (E295) Sep 20, 2024

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We zoom in on the would-be-assassin caught in the bushes of Trump’s golf course. Ryan Routh, as told by others, himself (in his book) and his life choices. GET A FULL SECOND EP EVERY WEEK: HTTPS://PATREON.COM/QAA GO NOW NOW NOW Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast. SOURCES Routh, Ryan. Ukraine's Unwinnable War: The Fatal Flaw of Democracy, World Abandonment and the Global Citizen-Taiwan, Afghanistan, North Korea and the end of Humanity (Kindle Edition Published February 28th, 2023) https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/09/17/suspect-trump-assassination-attempt-has-st-louis-county-ties/ https://www.wflx.com/2024/09/17/ticking-time-bomb-nurse-says-she-reported-ryan-routh-homeland-security/ https://greensboro.com/crimefighting-pays-police-organization-honors-super-citizen/article_d76ccec9-b1cf-5618-aa7c-46a0a25d1d01.html https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/who-is-ryan-routh-digging-into-trump-suspects-ties-to-greensboro/83-7c20e4ad-05f6-4a61-b1d2-dd0951cb8524 https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/16/politics/ryan-routh-trump-suspect-invs/index.html https://www.npr.org/2024/09/16/nx-s1-5113801/trump-shooting-assassination-attempt-suspect-ryan-wesley-routh https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/cop-says-ryan-routh-got-more-aggressive-and-cocky-after-runins/83-27d25ac5-3c42-4189-80bd-a99c9ac7d3b3 https://greensboro.com/skateboard-park-closed-skate-park-violates-zoning-laws-guilford-officials-say/article_15bf8f1b-acb7-5a19-a9fe-cc4bdc6ee5bb.html https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-courts/ryan-wesley-routh-greensboro-hawaii-florida-trump-international-golf-course/article_73b2d722-7475-11ef-8d95-0bedfc013a0d.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-courts/ryan-wesley-routh-life-greensboro-north-carolina/article_518d3ccc-7462-11ef-961e-072c1c4b5b33.html

Terrorgram Sex Toy Saleswoman Arrest (Premium E250) Sample Sep 18, 2024

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On September 9th, United States prosecutors announced the indictment and arrest of two leaders of the so-called “Terrogram Collective.” This is an online community of accelerationist neo-nazis which the DOJ called “a transnational terrorist group.” The indictment charges Dallas Humber, 34, of Elk Grove, California, and Matthew Allison, 37, of Boise, Idaho with 15 crimes. They include soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists. If convicted of all charges, Humber and Allison each face a maximum penalty of 220 years in prison. This group has produced propaganda that encourages their fellow white supremacists to venerate murderers and violently attack Black, immigrant, LGBT, and Jewish people. The screeds have directly inspired a series of ideologically motivated attacks around the world. These include a 2022 mass shooting at a gay bar in Slovakia; successful attacks on power infrastructure in North Carolina; and a stabbing spree in Turkey. To help better understand Terrorgram, the arrests, and the history of Dallas Humber we spoke to Abner Hauge and Michael Boorman from Left Coast Right Watch, the publication that first identified Humber as a driving force behind Terrorgram in March of last year. Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: http://www.patreon.com/QAA Pick up new merch! We've got a mug, a two-sided tee, a hoodie, and an embroidered hat. Each item shows off the new QAA logo by illustrator Pedro Correa. https://shopqaa.myshopify.com/ Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.

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