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Conspiracy theory nation

February 26, 2026·26 min·2 clips
Dan Brooks calls Tucker Carlson a liar who embraced conspiracies to grow his audience after leaving cable news.
This episode explores how the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files has revived the Pizzagate conspiracy, examining the bizarre references within the documents and the role of media figures like Tucker Carlson. It delves into the historical roots of conspiracy theories in America, from the Revolution to modern politics, arguing they reflect real anxieties about elites and power.
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