We are supposed to have more information at our disposal now than at any time in history. So why, in a world of rising sea levels, populist leaders and a global pandemic, do so many people believe bizarre and untrue things?
In this week's episode Marcus Gilroy-Ware speaks to Richard Seymour about his new book 'After the Fact?' what he thinks really created ... Show More
Today
Does modern medicine need to drop the distinction between mental and physical health? With Professor Edward Bullmore
For centuries, mental and physical health have been divided - disorders of the mind and body have been treated as if they were poles apart. This deep-rooted division has shaped medicine, psychiatry, and society. But what if this mind/body split is not only outdated - but dangerou ... Show More
47m 33s
Sep 2018
Part One: Alex Jones: The Godfather of Fake News
<p>Alex Jones has been banned from Facebook, Twitter, the App Store and pretty much every other mainstream app that is capable of somehow spreading information. In Episode 22, Robert is joined by Noel Brown and Benjamin Bowlin (Ridiculous History and Stuff They Don't Want You To ... Show More
1h 8m
May 2019
THE BEST OF: Your Brain on Fake News and the Biggest Media Conspiracies Exposed
Well before the era of “Fake News,” media strategist and author Ryan Holiday was the first to blow the lid off what many argue to be a corrupt and page-view-centric media that simply fabricates stories to make a quick buck. His controversial book, “Trust Me, I’m Lying” is part co ... Show More
43m 29s
Feb 2024
I survived the Las Vegas shooting, then was convinced it was staged
In 2017, Stuart McCormick survived the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in US history, while visiting Las Vegas. In the months that followed, his understanding of what happened that October night became twisted and distorted.
The BBC's disinformation correspondent, Mari ... Show More
26m 9s
Dec 2023
Ken Burns on History, Truth, and Storytelling
Ken Burns has been called “America’s Storyteller.” Audie spoke with him live on stage about his process, and about trying to get to the truth of a subject, especially in a political and cultural climate that actively challenges the very idea of truth. Their conversation was part ... Show More
34m 9s
Oct 2020
Fake news and data lies: how to win an election
<p>Fake news, conspiracy theories, and weaponising data to influence elections are all aspects of contemporary politics. But Amol Rajan explores their historical roots with two eminent historians, Jill Lepore and Sir Richard Evans.</p><p>Decades before Silicon Valley tech compani ... Show More
42m 11s
Nov 2021
Ghislaine Maxwell, Omicron, And More Media Madness (Ep1656)
Why are media types so quiet about the Ghislaine Maxwell case? In this episode, I address the scandalous details. I also address the Omicron fear porn campaign, and Fauci’s ongoing fables.
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A stunning insider account of the coronavirus crisis during the Trump era. P ... Show More
49m 44s
May 2020
Episode 34: Amazon Sells 10k Per Second, David Icke Is Banned, Cruise Ships Are Stranded At Sea
Amazon reveals it's been selling about $10,000 dollars worth of stuff every single second for the past three months. Facebook and YouTube have permanently banned controversial conspiracy theorist David Icke, saying he repeate4dly violated company policies about misinformation. An ... Show More
14m 50s