The QAnon conspiracy theory, focused on a belief in the existence of a Satanic child sexual abuse ring, has been collecting followers worldwide. Here in Australia one of its adherents is a man called Tim Stewart, who also happens to be a long-time friend of Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Now, questions are being asked about Tim Stewart’s influence on the Prime Minister. Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper Richard Cooke on what drives people to Q-Anon, and the threat it poses in Australia. Guest: Contributor to The Saturday Paper Richard Cooke.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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