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A Psychological Assessment of QAnon & It's Comparison to Addiction w/ Sophia Moskalenko Sep 29, 2024

In today's episode, Dr. Sophia Moskalenko joins me in the program to discuss the various factors that contributed to the insurrection on January 6 and how exposure to conspiracy theories can lead believers and non-believers to engage in political violence. We also cover the topic of how to label Q movement and whether a comparison between QAnon and addiction can be made with the current studies on the subject.
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(PDF) Mere exposure to conspiracy theories: effects on radical intentions among believers and nonbelievers (researchgate.net)
Why QAnon followers are like opioid addicts, and why that matters (nbcnews.com)
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Radicalization within the Online Gaming Community & A Gender Perspective in Countering Extremism w/ Dr. Jessica White Aug 28, 2024

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In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Jessica White, Acting Director of Terrorism and Conflict Studies at the Royal United Services Institute, to discuss her 2022 book "Gender Mainstreaming in Counter-Terrorism Policy: Building Transformative Strategies to Counter Violent Extremism" and her research on how extremists exploit the mechanics of online gaming to recruit and radicalize people to the far right.
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Gender Mainstreaming in Counter-Terrorism Policy: Building Transformat (routledge.com)
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The Emergence of Christian Extremism & The Future of the Republican Party w/ Elizabeth Neumann Aug 11, 2024

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On today's episode, former assistant secretary for counterterrorism and prevention at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Elizabeth Neumann, joins the podcast to discuss her book "Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace." We dive into her experience pushing back against Trumpism within the Evangelical community, the history of Christian Extremism in America, and the future of the Republican Party.
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UK Braces for More Far-Right Riots Fueled by Misinformation (yahoo.com)

The Role of Social Workers in Prevention Violence Extremism w/ Patrick R. Riccards Jul 07, 2024

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On today's episode, Patrick R. Riccards, CEO of Life After Hate, joins the podcast to discuss how his organization uses evidence-based practices to help former extremists deradicalized and reintegrate into society. We cover whether prevention of violent extremism programs are well equipped for the potential Trump presidency and the rise of far-right domestic terrorism. I also cover some of the challenges social workers face in establishing their expertise in this field.
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The Black Pill Radicalization Process of the Incel Community w/ Robert Green Jun 16, 2024

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On today's episode, Robert Green, a Ph.D. student from Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice, joins me to discuss the origins of the incel community and the black pill radicalization process that can lead to men in the movement engaging in acts of domestic terrorism towards women. We cover what interventions can be implemented at the local and federal levels to deter men from falling into the subculture movement of extremism.
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The Black pill pipeline: A process-tracing analysis of the Incel’s continuum of violent radicalization - Robert Green, Kurt Fowler, Allan Palombi, 2023 (sagepub.com)

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FBI Paid a Violent Felon to Infiltrate Racial Justice Movement (theintercept.com)

The Global State of Antisemitism & an Examination of the Zionist Project w/ Kenneth Stern Jun 09, 2024

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On today's episode, the director of the Bard Center for Study of Hate and author of "Conflict Over the Conflict: The Israel/Palestine Campus Debates," Ken Stern, joins me to discuss the events of October 7th and how the Antisemitism Awareness Act is being used to censor speech. A scholar who developed the working definition of antisemitism used by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), Ken offers discussions about how political discourse is a more effective way of combatting the hatred of Jews. In the episode, we also touch upon the history of Zionism and whether it is essential for Judaism.
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The Origins of the Rothschilds Conspiracy Legends & Rise of Modern Antisemitism w/ Mike Rothschild Jun 02, 2024

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On today's episode, Mike Rothschild returns to discuss his new book, Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds & 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories. We go over the history and legacy of the Rothchild's name in Judaism and how they became target number one for antisemitic narratives. We also speak about the current state of antisemitism and whether the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2024 is the best way to reduce the hatred of Jews.
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'Who elected George Soros to dictate laws?': El Salvador President Bukele blasts global elites (youtube.com)

Russia's Usage of the Conspiratorial Framework w/ Ilya Yablokov May 05, 2024

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On today's episode, lecturer and researcher on conspiratorial beliefs Ilya Yablokov joins me to discuss Russia Today's usage of conspiratorial ideologies and how that has helped the Kremlin villainize the U.S. He shares his thoughts on how U.S. and Russian conspiracy theory culture is similar and different. As well as address the effectiveness is news media literacy.
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Social Workers Role in Addressing Political Extremism w/ Royce Hutson, Ph.D. Mar 20, 2024

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In today's episode, Royce Hutson, Ph.D., joins me to discuss the role of social workers in addressing political extremism and the effectiveness of violent extremism prevention programs. We also discuss the state of political extremism with the upcoming 2024 elections.
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Preventing Violent Extremism and Social Work: Recent US History and Prospects | Journal of Human Rights and Social Work (springer.com)

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A Psychosocial Assessment of QAnon w/ Dr. Joseph Pierre Mar 13, 2024

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On today's episode, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Pierre joins me to discuss the psychosocial elements that contributed to the susceptibility of the QAnon movement, and the varying degrees of convictions held by Q followers. We explore what the future might hold for QAnon as a potential Trump presidency slowly creeps back into power.
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Book: The Social Science of QAnon
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The Evolution of Far-Right Terrorism in the 21st Century w/ Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware Mar 06, 2024

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On today's episode, Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware counterterrorism experts from the Council on Foreign Relations stop by to discuss their new book "God, Guns, and Sedition: Far Right Terrorism in America." which tracks the history of white supremacy from the Reconstruction era all the way to the modern-day America. They offer policy suggestions on how to combat the rise of political extremism and their thoughts into the state of democracy with the upcoming 2024 election.
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Undercover within the New Face of White Supremacy w/ Matson & Tawni Browning Dec 22, 2023

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On today's episode, Matson and Tawni Browning join to discuss their 2023 book "The Hate Next Door: Undercover within the New Face of White Supremacy," which documents their experience going undercover as white political extremists infiltrating hate groups such as the National Alliance and Unit 88. They offer some reasons why people joined white supremacy groups and advice to help anyone falling down the rabbit hole of hate.
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News Media Literacy: An Educators Tool Against Misinformation w/ DeMario Phipps Smith Nov 08, 2023

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On today's episode, DeMario Phipps-Smith, a Senior Manager of Community Learning at the News Literacy Project, joins me to discuss news media literacy. As AI technology evolves at a fast pace, scholars on misinformation wonder how this will change our understanding of false narratives. What role do educators have in this social problem, and what tools can be used? The discussion will help us better understand this complex issue and offer resources to help combat disinformation.
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A Sociological Assessment of Anti-Vaccine Attitudes and Behaviors w/ Matthew Facciani Nov 01, 2023

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On today's episode, Matthew Facciani a sociologist at the University of Notre Dame in the Computer Science and Engineering department joins me to discuss how negative vaccine attitudes don't necessarily tell us about public health behaviors. We touch upon whether government regulations of social media to mitigate misinformation are effective and other strategies in reducing conspiracy theory consumption. Lastly, we talk about his first book "Misguided: Where Misinformation starts, how it spreads, and what to do about it" and the central theme of his work.
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A New Era in Disinformation: AI Generated Imagery w/ Todd C. Helmus Oct 18, 2023

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On today's episode, Todd C. Helmus, a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation, joins me to talk about how AI-generated imagery will change how mis and disinformation is created and disseminated. We discussed how effective regulating this technology will be in mitigating propaganda and political extremism and whether it will alter how researchers in fake news understand this issue.
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Here Comes the Storm: The Origins of QAnon w/ Mike Rothschild Sep 13, 2023

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On today's episode, I am joined by conspiracy theory researcher and QAnon expert, Mike Rothschild. We explore the origins of QAnon, whether mental health practitioners have a role in addressing far-right conspiracy theories and assess the conspiratorial framework of the Q movement based on his 2021 book "The Storm Is Upon Us: How QAnon Became A Movement, Cult, and Conspiracy Theory of Everything." We conclude our discussion by speaking about his third book, which will be released on September 19th, titled “Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories”. A book that explores how one Jewish family --the Rothschilds--became a lightning rod for conspiracy theories in the last two centuries.
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How the Far-Right hijacked the Wellness Movement w/ Dr. Stephanie Alice Baker Sep 06, 2023

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On today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Stephanie Alice Baker, a Senior Lecturer in Sociology from the University of London. We explore the origins of the Wellness Movement in the U.S. and the people who helped develop its foundations. Then explore whether inaccessibility to healthcare puts more people at risk of medical misinformation or whether other factors are at play. Lastly, we look into the types of influencers that have profited off the spread of misinformation and offer some suggestions to differentiate between reliable information and misinformation, at a time when institutional trust is at an all-time low.
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QAnon: A Psychiatric Assessment of a Delusion Like Belief w/ Dr. Brian Holoyda Aug 17, 2023

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On today's episode, I am joined by board-certified forensic psychiatrist Dr. Brian Holoyda, whose work involves paraphilic disorders and cult-like behaviors. In our conversation we discuss the concepts of Delusion Like Beliefs (DLBs) and whether QAnon fits the criteria of being a cult movement. We also cover the diagnostic and ethical dilemmas in pathologizing conspiracy theories as an addiction disorder.
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How Susceptible are you to Misinformation? w/ Dr Rakoen Maertens Jul 19, 2023

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On today's episode, renowned behavioral scientist Dr. Rakoen Maertens from Cambridge University joins me to discuss the development of the Misinformation Susceptibility Test (MIST) and the importance of creating metric tools that have high validity in measuring false narratives. We cover what the mainstream media needs to do to regain the trust of a society that has expressed skepticism about their reporting. I also attempt to pitch a game show about misinformation with Dr. Maertens to sell to Netflix.
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Interventions for Conspiratorial Thinking and their Limitations w/ Cian O'Mahony Jul 12, 2023

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On today's episode, Cian O'Mahony, a Ph.D. candidate at the University College Cork, joins me to talk about the most effective interventions in reducing conspiratorial inclinations and how video games can help us develop the cognitive tools to prevent becoming victims of false narratives. We end our discussion by talking about Jeffrey Epstein and whether or not he truly did kill himself.

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The efficacy of interventions in reducing beliefs in conspiracy theories: A systematic review

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9/11 Conspiracy Theories and Their Implication in Classroom Discussions w/ Daniel Berman Jun 29, 2023

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On today's episode, Daniel Berman, a postdoctoral student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Historian of Education & Curriculum, joins me to discuss his research on 9/11 conspiracy theories and how they have influenced classroom discussions. We tell our memories of September 11 and briefly talk about conspiracy theories about Pearl Harbor. Throughout the podcast, we attempt to find solutions to the complex issue of conspiratorial ideations and assess some of their limitations.
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The Transgender Invasion of the U.S Adolescent Conspiracy Theory May 24, 2023

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As the negative impact of COVID-19 dies down, many influencers in the conspiracy theory community are searching for the next existential threat to boost their popularity and financial gains. Recently, the trans community has become the new outgroup to attack with conspiracy theories. The trend was further exacerbated when on March 27, 2023, 28-year-old Audrey Hale, who identified as trans, entered Covenant Presbyterian Church, a private Christian school, and murdered three 9-year-old children and three adults before being shot down by two police officers. In the aftermath of this event, the conspiracy theories about the transgender invasion evolved from the LGBTIA+ recruitment agenda to the transgender insurrection. In this episode, we take a road trip to Tucker Carlson's Tonight and assess what makes a conspiracy theory a conspiracy theory and how far-right conspiracy theorists developed their conspiracy narrative against the transgender community.
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Fox News Termination of Tucker Carlson & It’s Implications Apr 26, 2023

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Today's episode covers the breaking news about Tucker Carlson's departure from FOX News. What events triggered Tucker's termination from FOX, and where does the most popular political pundit head next? Will Tucker Carlson join Newsmaxx, become the next Rush Limbaugh or become exclusive to the Daily Wire?
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Social Work's Relationship with Pseudoscience Practices w/ Bruce Thyer Apr 14, 2023

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On today's episode, Bruce Thyer, a Distinguished Research Professor from Florida State University, joins the podcast to discuss the negative implications of pseudoscientific theories within MSW programs and practices. In this episode Bruce Thyer explains pseudoscience and the history behind such concepts. We discussed the obstacles in addressing pseudoscientific beliefs regarding biopsychosocial assessments and their emphasis on cultural sensitivity. Lastly, Bruce Thyer offers suggestions on how to challenge pseudoscientific claims being promoted by academic authorities.
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Election Misinformation and its Implications in Voting Behaviors w/ Stefan McCabe Apr 01, 2023

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In this episode, Stephan McCabe, a postdoctoral associate from George Washington University, joins me to discuss his research on misinformation campaigns regarding U.S. elections and their implication to voting behaviors. We also dive into what factors contribute to succumbing to disinformation and whether left-wing conspiracy theories from the early 2000s can still be considered left-wing.
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Candace Owens Engagement with The Social Chemist Mar 22, 2023

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On today's episode, Nelson talks about his experience attending a TurningPointUSA event at Rutgers University. In this event, Nelson attempts to understand the conspiratorial mindset of Candace Owens (a right wing commentator and conspiracy theorist) by asking her opinion about the 1.6 billion dollar defamation lawsuit against FOX News by Dominion Voting System. For this episode, we try to determine whether FOX News intentionally provided false information for a political agenda and whether Candace Owens is an enabler and defender of the Big Lie conspiracy theory.
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Tucker Carlson's Framing of January 6 Mar 08, 2023

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In recent weeks FOX News has been exposed for spreading disinformation and conspiracy theories about the 2020 Election. After text messages and emails revealed that FOX hosts like Sean Hannity, Lauren Ingraham, and Tucker Carlson disavowed these ideas yet still promoted them to their audience members, Tucker Carlson has gone on the offense to rewrite history and reignite the dangerous conspiracy theories about the Big Lie and QAnon. In today's episode, we look at the contradictions made by Tucker Carlson and some of the logical fallacies at play.
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Librarians vs Conspiracy Theories: The Battle for Knowledge, Truth, and Ethics w/ Bradley Wiles Jan 18, 2023

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On today's episode, Ph.D. candidate and librarian Bradley Wiles talks about how conspiracy theories have forced the librarian profession to rethink its code of ethics regarding political propaganda and disinformation. We also touch upon whether media information literacy effectively pulls people out of the rabbit hole.
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Antisemitism: The Conspiracy Theory of the Enemy Above Dec 30, 2022

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One of the most prominent conspiracy theories in ancient and contemporary society is that of antisemitism (hatred of Jews). In recent times influential political pundits such as Nick Fuentes and pop artist, Kanye West have promoted conspiracy theories targeting the Jewish community. Such rhetoric brings much concern among historians and researchers of conspiracy theories who warn people to stay alert to ideologies that historically led to the extermination of 6 million people. Today's episode covers the history and conspiratorial mindset of antisemitism and how affect, behavior, and cognition influence in-groups perceive out-groups.
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Do Liberal Conspiracy Theories Exist in Contemporary Politics? w/ Ph.D. Benjamin Dow Nov 16, 2022

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On today's episode, Dr. Benjamin Dow, an academic researcher in the field of conspiratorial ideologies and professor at Southern Methodist University (SMU), joins me to discuss conspiracy theories within politics and whether major left-wing conspiracy theories exist in the 2022 political arena. More importantly, we examine whether conspiracy theories can lead to political extremism and encapsulated psychosis.
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What Is A Conspiracy Theorist? w/ Aoife Gallagher Nov 02, 2022

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On today's episode, Aoife Gallagher from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) and author of Web of Lies: The Lures and Dangers of Conspiracy Theories joins me to discuss her expertise on misinformation and conspiratorial ideologies. In our discussion, we cover her background as a digital researcher, look at what constitutes a conspiracy theorist and theory, and assess whether conspiracy theory addiction should be included in the revision of the Diagnostic Statistic Manual (DSM).
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The Conspiratorial Right Wing's Protection of Alex Jones Oct 19, 2022

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Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was obligated to pay the family members of the Sandy Hook massacre 965 million dollars after the jury ruled that Jones had abused his influence and enabled radical conspiracists to harrassed and send death threats to people like Robbie Parker, Lenny Pozner, and others. Since that ruling, many in the conspiratorial community have changed their understanding of the Sandy Hook conspiracy theory as not being a false flag operation to take away our Second Amendment (Right to Bare Arms) but the first (Freedom of Speech). In this episode, we listen to Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk and assess his take on the ruling against Alex Jones and explore why the Sandy Hook conspiracy theory backfired on Jones.
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Giorgia Meloni: The Rise of Conspiracism in Italy Oct 06, 2022

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Fascism is often used by the political left to refer to the political right and vice versa. But what is fascism? What are its characteristics? In this episode, we look at what makes a political ideology fascist and understand the challenges in defining such a term. We address this issue as Italy elects its first female Prime Minister, Giorgina Meloni. A politician regarded as far-right by many in the mainstream media and an individual whose upbringing was influenced by former Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. As we assess her ideology, we will look for the conspiratorial antagonist reference in her speeches and determine whether conspiracy theories are on the rise in Italy's mainstream politics.
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Bill Maher's Logical Fallacy of Medical Science Sep 21, 2022

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In the arena of political discourse, many can regard political commentator Bill Maher as an influential figure in mainstream television. Known for combining politics and comedy, Bill Maher has never shied away from controversy. However, in recent years, many on the political left have noticed a swift change in his rhetoric. Now filled with misinformation about medical science, a recurrent theme that has become more apparent since COVID-19 policies were implemented in the U.S. In today's episode, we assess the logical fallacies in Bill Maher's assessment of vaccines, anti-depressants, and medical science in his podcast Club Random with Bill Maher ft Aaron Rodgers.
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The 1994 Ruwa, Zimbabwe Alien Visitation: Fact or Fiction? w/ Myriam (My Love) Sep 15, 2022

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Are we alone? It is one of humanity's greatest mysteries and one that carries our imagination into the cosmos. But what if I told you that in 1994, in a remote African community, a group of children found the answer to this question? Would you believe me? In today’s episode,, we look into one of the most famous incidences of UFO interactions and ask, did this happen, or have followers of this tale fallen for their own biases?
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9/11 Conspiracy Theories: Flight 93 - The Day the Sky Attacked Sep 10, 2022

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On September 11, 2001, four American airlines were hijacked and converted into weapons of war. One of these planes was Flight 93, which departed from Newark International Airport in New Jersey, heading to San Francisco Internation Airport when at 9:28 am Ziad Jarrah, and three other Al-Qaeda terrorists stormed into the cockpit and took control of the airline with the intent of crashing it either into the White House or Capitol House. However, as the passengers of Flight 93 realized the reality of their situation, they collectively decided to take action and fight back against this new variation of terrorism. This effort, unfortunately, did not result in the survival of anyone on that plane that tragic day.
Twenty-one years have passed since the traumatic events of 9/11, but behind the pain and policy changes that came after the attacks on the U.S. The conspiratorial mindset blossom in an age where the internet enables an individual with conspiratorial inclinations to congregate and share their unique distrust of government and experts. In today's episode, we revisit the timeline of Flight 93 and the conspiracy theories associated with this specific incident. As well as learned about David Ray Griffin, a famous popular conspiracy theorist that has exchanged doubt about 9/11 for praise and popularity.
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The Conspiratorial Mindset Behind Sandy Hook Elementary School Aug 18, 2022

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On December 14th, 2012, twenty children and six adults were murdered by 20-year-old Adam Lanza at Sandy Hook Elementary. In the aftermath of the tragedy, law enforcement and politicians tried to help explain what occurred and why, but as with all breaking news stories, details were reported without confirmation. As a result, a movement of emotional manipulation and political agenda formed. Almost a decade after the school massacre, right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been found guilty of promoting misinformation and forced to pay the victims for his spread of conspiracy theories and disinformation. Still, researchers of conspiratorial ideologies state that the damage has already been done and that the plague of conspiracy theory will only continue to grow. Today's episode explores why Sandy Hook Elementary School has become America's most iconic conspiracy theory.
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The Ketanji Brown Jackson Sex Offender Conspiracy Theory Apr 13, 2022

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Throughout the Ketanji Brown Jackson's (KBJ) Supreme Court hearing, several accusations were flared at KBJ to discredit her ability to hold one of the highest seats in the U.S government. However, one claim has sparked controversy about her moral dilemma regarding sex offenders. Did Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) reveal a sinister history of KBJ? Is the new supreme court judge an agent of the deep state working to help pedophiles earn easier access to the most vulnerable members of our society? In today's episode, we look at the case of United States v. Hawkins (1:13-cr-00244) and determine if there is more than meets the eye because, in the world of a conspiracist, nothing is as it seems.
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The Will Smith Slap Denialism Movement Mar 30, 2022

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On March 27th, 2022, the 94th Oscar’s was hosted by Chris Rock. In a segment that will be remembered in the years to come. Rock directed a joke towards Jada Smith, which initially was received well by her husband Will Smith, but was quickly interpreted as disrespectful. As a result, Will Smith got on stage and slapped Chris Rock. And while the news of this event is trending in pop culture. Conspiracy theorists have wasted little time figuring out the legitimacy of the altercation and its true intentions. The moment was staged to distract us from Joe Biden’s low approval rating, vaccine deaths, and the Nazification of Ukraine. Whatever the conspiracy theory, nothing is as it seems, and everything is a false flag operation. In today's episode, I discuss my opinion of the event and assess the various conspiracy theories, some of which involve the death and cloning of Will Smith.
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The Ukraine-Russia War Conspiracy Theories Mar 06, 2022

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Since the invasion of Ukraine on February 24th, 2022, around the world, people and establishments have condemned the brutal acts of Russia's President Vladimir Putin. FIFA (The Federation of International Football Associate) recently banned the Russian national team from participating in the World Cup qualifiers, and Apple has suspended the sale of products to Russia. However, one community that has expressed some degree of support are the conspiratorial right who have claimed that Vladimir Putin has declared war on the deep state and, at its most extreme question, the authenticity of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. This episode looks at some of the craziest conspiracy theory claims from JP Sears, Charlie Kirk, Tucker Carlson, Rizza Islam, and QAnon.
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The Ukraine-Russia: Misinformation Campaign Feb 27, 2022

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In early February 2022, the Russian Federation deployed around 190,000 troops near the eastern borders of Ukraine. As a result, this alarmed Ukrainian officials and many world leaders around the globe that stated that an invasion of Ukraine would go against International Law. However, President Vladimir Putin justifies the "military operation" of Ukraine by saying that the objective is to integrate the independent region Donetsks and Luhansk into Russia. A statement that has received condemnation from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
In today's episode, we discuss the historical implications that have led to the current Ukraine-Russia conflict, Biden's response to the Russian invasion, and the misinformation campaign that has attempted to mitigate the severity of the Ukrainian takeover.
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The Conspiratorial Mindset of Dr. Peter McCullough Jan 12, 2022

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On an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Dr. Peter McCullough a cardiologist in training and conspiracy theory producer came on to the show to share his thoughts on the current state of the pandemic and errors that scientists and the medical establishment have committed to suppressing the efficacy of Ivermectin. Throughout the interview, Dr. Peter McCullough makes several accusations that attempt to discredit the safety of vaccines and the understanding of COVID-19. In today's episode, we address many of the claims made and assess the engagement style from a psychological perspective. Is the CDC suppressing information? Is Bill Gates funding operation depopulation? and have hospitals left patients to die? Join me as we explore the conspiratorial mindset.
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The Misconception Behind The Minor Attracted People Movement & Why It's Starting On The Wrong Foot Dec 18, 2021

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On November 8th, Allyn Walker an assistant professor at Old Dominion University gave an interview on why minor-attracted people (MAPs) should be destigmatized. As a result, this created immense controversy among the political right and advocates against sexual child abuse. Was this the beginning of the demoralization of the United States? Have the conspiracy theories of the LGBTQ+ pushing a pedophilic agenda come to fruition. In this episode, Nelson discusses the controversy behind MAPs and assesses the reactions from right-wing conservatives.
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The Travis Scott Conspiracy Theory Nov 12, 2021

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On November 5th, 2021, thousands of fans attended Travis Scott's festival Astroworld. In the process, nine people lost their lives, and hundreds were left injured when a crowed surge emerged. Criminal investigators have determined that it will take weeks or even months to discover what went wrong. Some are pointing the blame at Travis Scott, Live Nation, and the concert organizers, but conspiracy theorists are claiming that those responsible are not people at all but supernatural forces that demand the sacrifice of human blood. Did the Devil leave subliminal messages for us to discover, or is our brain playing tricks on us?
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Operation 5G The Conspiracy Theory Aug 18, 2021

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As COVID-19 crippled country after country, many experts were tasked with answering how this virus worked and where it came from? Some said that the virus transferred to humans naturally via a bat, while others pointed fingers at the Wuhan Laboratory. Still, Conspiracy theorists, as always, knew the true cause of the lockdowns around the world -- 5G. In this episode, we break down the elements of the 5G conspiracy theory. Who started it, who spread it, and more importantly, who made a profit?
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The Tuskegee Experiment Of 1932: Psychosocial Mistrust Of Vaccinations Among African Americans Jun 01, 2021

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In 1932, the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) and the Center for Disease Prevention (CDC) started what was intended to be a 6-month longitudinal study to see the effects of untreated syphilis. The study had recruited a sample size of 600 African American males; what those men would not realize is that the 6-month experiment would turn into a 40-year study of immoral practice and scientific abuse of power.
Using the existential threat model and the adaptive-conspiracism hypothesis, learn why many African American vaccine skeptics report adamantly not getting their COVID-19 vaccine shot. An observation that is concerning for medical professionals since African Americans are 5x more likely to die from COVID-19.
By the end of this episode, you will ask yourself, did we learn the proper lessons from the Tuskegee Experiment, or have the historical details of the event been manipulated for an underlying agenda.
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Rutgers University Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Apr 01, 2021

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In this episode, Nelson Perez talks about the updated immunization requirements Rutgers University has implemented for the Fall 2021 semester. The news comes when anti-vaxxers and vaccine skeptics are at an all-time high in countries like the United States and Brazil. From explaining how the Food and Drug Administration implements Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to learning about the historical context of how lawsuits against vaccines were established and how anti-vaxxers have exploited the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program of 1988 (VICP). Does Rutgers University care about their student's health and safety, or is this the beginning stages of the depopulation plan known as - Agenda 21?
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The Defense Mechanism Of The Anti-Vaxxer Feb 18, 2021

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In this week's episode, Nelson Perez analyzes a conversation he had with an anti-vaxxer and breaks down many of the talking points used by individuals who oppose the MMR vaccine and the mRNA vaccine to protect against COVID-19. Viewing the defense mechanism of the anti-vaxxer can better understand how to interact with a person who holds these beliefs and catch their contradictions and their argumentative technique of "Whataboutism".

The Conspiratorial State Of America Jan 20, 2021

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In this episode, Nelson Perez uses the existential threat model to explain the psychology behind Capitol Hill's riots on January 6th, 2021, by Pro-Trump supporters. Learn about the three elements of a conspiracy theory and the radicalization of the conspiracy theorist, and how the United States has entered the golden age of conspiratorial ideologies.
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The Conspiratorial State Of The Republican Party w/ Sam Faldraga Jan 13, 2021

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In this episode, Sam Faldraga discusses the events on January 6th, 2021, when Pro-Trump supporters invaded Capitol Hill. As America and the world watch the conspiratorial right wreck havoc, many people are left concerned with the nation's future. Join us as we talk about White America and the double standard for protesting while black. The dangers of misinformation and the demotion of the Unites States in the international arena.

The Mindset Of The Anti-Vaxxer & The Generalization Of Science Dec 31, 2020

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With the FDA approving the Pfizer vaccine to be distributed worldwide to fight off COVID-19, many skeptics have become critical of the true intentions behind the pharmaceutical industry and scientists. As prioritization has been set up to determine which population needs the vaccine shot, anti-vaxxers and conspiracy theorists have wasted no time in spreading fear and misinformation. Host Nelson Perez discusses the psychology behind the anti-vaccine movement's thinking and addresses some of the misconceptions that have been promoted by the misinformed.

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The Psychology of Not Knowing & Why Conspiracy Theorists Don't Have All The Answers Nov 19, 2020

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How much do you know? What about what you don’t know? Or what you don’t know of what you don’t know about. On this episode of the Social Chemist explore the psychology of what we know as individual, our capacity to grasp information and how it applies to Conspiracy Theorist who claim to know all the answers to politics and medicine without having the proper training to inform their audience. So how much do you know?

The Transactional Relationship Between Conspiracy Theory Producer & Consumer Oct 16, 2020

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Everyone loves a good conspiracy theory, but why are people so attractive to them? What occurs psychologically to people who engage in some of the most outlandish claims. Researchers have form three explanations about how people and even you process conspiracy theories when you're introduced to them. Host Nelson Perez breaks down the Herd Behavior, Follow-the-Leader, and Preference Falsification model of how people developed conspiratorial ideologies. It is common to ask why people believe in conspiracy theories, but we hardly ask why people spread them? What do conspiracy theorist gain off their message of being "woke"?
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The American Pedophile: The Psychological Perspective & Why We're Doing It Wrong. Sep 24, 2020

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Stigma is a social label that carries negative social consequences to certain populations in a community. No group faces more stigmatization than the pedophilic community in the United States. The definition of this population has been influenced by documentaries, television series and public opinion. The topic of pedophilia currently remains a mystery due to common limitation of only obtaining information on offending sex offenders. Treatment options for the pedophilic community are limited because of public shaming and insufficient therapists who are knowledgeable or willing work with this population. Germany’s model in addressing this issue involve an emphasize on individuals who identify as pedophiles. The U.S approach differs as its emphasizes the protection of children and adolescents. Critics point out that the approach that is practice in the U.S is not accurate but more importantly ineffective.

Conspiracy Theories and their Perpetrators Sep 17, 2020

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The Illuminati's plan to implement the New World Order to the LGBTQ community pushing the gay agenda for population control. Everyone is somehow apart of a conspiracy theory, but most importantly, everyone is the villain in a conspiracy. In this episode, host Nelson Perez explains the difference between myths, misinformation, and conspiracy theories. Come explore the 5 different perpetrators of a conspiracy theory by reviewing Jesse Walker 2013 book the United States of Paranoia and discovering why the old saying "everyone is a villain in someone's story" holds true today as it always has.

Conspiracy Theorist Sep 02, 2020

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People laugh and mock conspiracy theorists for believing in wacky claims, but what if I told you, you yourself are a conspiracy theorist? Conspiracy theories influence how people perceive their external environment in more ways than they believe. From 9/11 being an inside job planned by the Bush Administration to the Reptilian Overlords who have been in control of the federal government since the 1950s. Learn the different explanations of conspiracy ideologies from the psychological and political science realm. As well as the two different types of conspiracy groups in politics and why the tinfoil hat is outdated.

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