The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie Kirk’s death/assassinationBecome a supporter of this podca...
Debunking Viral Hoaxes
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The major misinformation claims that spread online after the Kirk assassination were systematically ...
Squib Theory and Mentality
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In film or special effects, a squib is a small explosive used to simulate a gunshot or explosion —...
Exploring Conspiracy Event Implications
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Attending conspiracy-themed events—whether as a speaker, observer, or even a curious outsider—ca...
The Art of Poetry
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Poetry vs Propaganda” — exploring definitions, similarities, contrasts, tensions, and impli...
Emotional Truth in Storytelling
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlike factual truth, which deals with verifiable data, emotional truth is about the authenticity of...
Cultural Hegemony_ Maintaining Power Through Narrative
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dominance, Erasure, and the Status Quo1. Dominance as Narrative ControlDominant groups maintain powe...
Challenging Dominant Narratives
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
1. What Is Counter-Framing?Counter-framing is the strategic act of challenging dominant narratives...
Ethics of Disinformation Storytelling
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stories shape how people feel, remember, and act. That’s why disinformation campaigns weaponize st...
Disinformation and Narrative Architecture
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Sadler’s 2025 paper in Communication Theory reframes disinformation through a “hermeneutic ...
Narrative Sabotage_ The Role of AI
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
1. What Is Narrative Sabotage?It’s not just lying — it’s rewriting the emotional arc of a stor...
Narrative Framing and Disinformation
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Stories disclose realities rather than simply reflect them.” This means even accurate content c...
Erosion of Trust from Shutdown Threats
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Psychological Impact of Repeated Shutdown Threats on Public Trust. Erosion of Institutional TrustBe...
The Dynamics of Power_ Silence and Strategy
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spectacle: Televised hearings, viral outrage clips, meme politics.The CostThe more power operates th...
Framing Dysfunction_ The Impact of Disinformation Networks
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Paradox of PowerGovernments often wear two hats:Instigators of disinformation, using propaganda ...
AI and the Creation of Conspiracies
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI isn’t just used to debunk conspiracies. It’s increasingly being used to create them, amplif...
AI and Censorship Concerns
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beliefs & Concerns. AI (or platforms using AI) suppresses or censors certain viewpointsThe beli...
The Algorithmic Trap_ How Social Media Prioritizes Engagement Over Truth
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Distortion isn’t a side effect—it’s the product. The Algorithmic EngineSocial platforms are b...
Echo Chamber Effect
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When engagement replaces truth, distortion becomes profitable.Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...
AI Hallucinations in Real-World Contexts
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“AI hallucinations represent a distinct form of misinformation requiring new frameworks of interpr...
Conspiracy and Polarization Dynamics
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Identity over evidence: People align with stories that affirm their group’s worldview, even if the...
Debunking the Great Replacement Theory
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great Replacement theory—which falsely claims that immigration is part of a deliberate plan to “...
Faith-Based Legislation Debate
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a democracy, policy should emerge from reasoned debate and a shared understanding of interests. ...
Theocracy Isn't Democracy
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Theocracy Isn’t Democracy. Democracy is built on pluralism — the idea that many beliefs coexist...
Algorithmic Morality & Freedom
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the algorithmic age, morality is no longer an internal compass — it’s an external metric. Gov...
Religious Governance
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Religious governance refers to the integration of religious doctrine into the structures, laws, and ...
The Three Pillars of AI Accountability
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Algorithmic accountability means being able to trace how a decision was made, test whether it’s fa...
Project 2025_ A Conservative Roadmap
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Formally titled “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise”, Project 2025 is a policy roa...
Religious Influence in Governance (1)
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Religious governance refers to the integration of religious doctrine into the structures, laws, and ...
Theocracy vs. Democracy_ A Contrast
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Democracy is built on pluralism — the idea that many beliefs coexist under equal law.Theocracy, by...
Divine Politics
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Policies Justified by “God’s Will” Rather Than Public GoodBecome a supporter of this podcast: ...
Religious Influence in Governance
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Religious governance refers to the integration of religious doctrine into the structures, laws, and ...
Algorithmic Morality & Freedom
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the algorithmic age, morality is no longer an internal compass — it’s an external metric. Gov...
Ensuring Algorithmic Accountability
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Algorithmic accountability means being able to trace how a decision was made, test whether it’s fa...
Project 2025_ Conservative Policy Roadmap
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Formally titled “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise”, Project 2025 is a policy roa...
Strategic Spectacle_ Conflict as Theater
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Proponents argue that recent military actions and diplomatic breakdowns between Israel, Iran, and th...
Code In Command
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI systems are increasingly embedded in government operations: predictive policing, welfare algorith...
AI and Government_ Myths and Realities
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conspiracy-adjacent narrative that’s currently trending online: that “AI is secretly running gov...
War as Theater_ Perspectives and Dimensions
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
War as Theater” is both metaphorical and literal—used by military strategists, philosophers, and...
MedBeds_ Fact or Fiction_
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
. The “MedBed” conspiracy is a potent remix of sci-fi aesthetics, wellness disillusionment, and ...
Normalization of Conspiracy Rhetoric
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What Is “Normalization of Conspiracy Rhetoric”?It’s not just fringe anymore. Conspiracy rhet...
Elected Autocracy
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Democratically chosen leaders keep winning elections but hollow out liberal constraints—courts, me...
From Republic to Ruler_ America’s Authoritarian Crossroads
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Political scientists Steven Levitsky and Lucan A. Way argue that the United States is transforming i...
Weaponizing Federal Agencies
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weaponizing Federal Agencies: The Department of Justice recently indicted former FBI Director James ...
Autocratic Ambitions_ Eroding Democracy
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump's recent actions have sparked comparisons to authoritarian shifts seen in cou...
The Adaptation of Resistance in Repressive Environments
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When expression is criminalized, resistance adapts — a deep dive1) The repression–adaptation loo...
Platform Liability in the Digital Age
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Absolutely, Michael. Platform liability is becoming a frontline battleground in the fight over digit...
Criminalizing Digital Dissent
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The criminalization of digital dissent is one of the most alarming trends in modern authoritarian dr...
Legal Repression_ Law as a Weapon
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legal justification of repression is one of the most chilling tactics in the authoritarian playbook—...
Legal Manipulation and Authoritarianism
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legal manipulation refers to the strategic use—or misuse—of laws, legal institutions, and judici...
Selective Justice_ Uneven Scales
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Targeted Prosecution: Opposition leaders, whistleblowers, and journalists often face disproportionat...
Unwritten Norms and Democratic Decay
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Democratic backsliding isn’t just about elections or constitutions. It’s about the slow corrosio...
Voices of the Global South
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the UN General Assembly, President Lula declared: “The voice of the Global South must be heard....
Toxic Discourse Among Elites
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marked Rise in Toxicity: Political discourse has become significantly more uncivil, especially among...
Navigating U.S. Fiscal Challenges
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan Stanley frames the risks and outlook around the U.S. fiscal stress, debt politics, and tax po...
Erosion of Multilateralism_ Global Institutional Crisis
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erosion of Multilateralism: Fractured Frameworks, Fraying Trust🏛️ Institutional StrainUN Para...
Geopolitical Fragmentation 2025
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Geopolitical fragmentation & rivalry Major powers are increasingly adopting adversarial stances,...
The Illusion of Global Events
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Geopolitical fragmentation, fragile ceasefires, and rapid alliance shifts create fertile ground for ...
Framing Resistance_ The Power of Label
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Framing Resistance: The Power of LabelsLanguage is never neutral. Calling an act a “conspiracy” ...
Memory VS Power
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The unequal amplification of voices in a consolidated media landscape:Whose stories make it to the h...
Media Consolidation and Its Impact on Local News
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Local news is collapsing fastest where people most need it. In 2024, Northwestern’s Medill found 2...
Speech Under Siege
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Free speech” is being tested, reframed, and, in some cases, weaponized.Recent events have made the...
Values to Vulnerability
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Faith communities begin with core values: compassion, justice, mercy, dignity, and service. These va...
Polarization Politics_ Divide to Rule
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Polarization Politics: Divide to Rule In an age where division is more than a byproduct — it’s a...
The Politics of Division
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Polarization keeps the base loyal: if voters view the other side as an existential threat, they will...
Instrumentalized Faith_ The Intersection of Religion and Politics
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Congregants Risk Being InstrumentalizedIdentity First, Conscience Second: Members may feel press...
The Politics of the Pulpit
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why Division is Useful to PowerFragmented publics are easier to govern because they can’t coordina...
Divide to Rule_ The Politics of Polarization
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Polarization as a Political Strategy1. Divide to RuleHistoric roots: Leaders throughout history—fr...
Conspiracy of Polarization
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conspiracy of Polarization could be framed as both a cultural critique and a symbolic concept.Become...
The Politics of the Pulpit
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pulpit and Podium: The Politics of the Sermon.” Use this as a research blueprint + production kit ...
The Illusion of Permanence
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Psychology of PermanenceHuman societies are built on assumptions of continuity. We believe:The c...
Disinformation Dynamics_ The Feedback Loop
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Disinformation isn’t random—it’s engineered. Think of it as a feedback loop built from five in...
System Failure as Strategy
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the System Breaks, Who Benefits?”—a question that cuts to the heart of structural corruptio...
Decay of Institutions_ The Silent Factors
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Institutions rarely fall because of one decisive moment. Instead, they decay quietly through three i...
Death Speaks Truth
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Death Speaks the Truth” can be understood:1. The Silence That RevealsDeath doesn’t speak in w...
The Anger Conspiracy
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You have won the White House, Congress, and you dominate the Supreme Court. But why are you so angry...
The Millionaire Conspiracy
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That belief—that only white people can afford nice things—is a “millionaire mentality.” This...
White Supremacy Conspiracy
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
White supremacy is the belief that white people are inherently superior to people of other racial an...
The Projection Conspiracy
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The concept of a projection conspiracy blends two psychological and sociopolitical ideas: projection...
The Conspiracy of the Right
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🧭 Political Right – Key ThemesTradition & Conservatism: Emphasizes preserving cultural norm...
Weaponized Starvation Conspiracy
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In modern conflict, starvation isn’t only a by-product; it can be deliberately engineered by depri...
The Impact of the 'Big Lie' on American Politics
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the 2020 presidential election, false claims of widespread voter fraud—often referred to as ...
FBI Under Fire_ Investigation Missteps
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wrongful Arrests: In the immediate aftermath of the shooting at Utah Valley University, the FBI deta...
Algorithmic Aftershock
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Algorithmic Aftershock” idea: how platforms tend to amplify confusion and reward engagement ra...
Collateral Diplomacy_ The Conspiracy to Target Allies
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The recent Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar—targeting senior Hamas leaders—has sparked intense g...
The Algorithms Conspiracy
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Algorithms have become the architects of emotional volatility—designing digital environments that ...
The Conspiracy of Love
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Love as Inventory” is a hauntingly poetic framework—one that reframes intimacy not as connect...
The Conspiracy on Feeiings
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Price of Feeling”—a concept that exposes how platforms, brands, and algorithms turn our deep...
The Conspiracy of War
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conspiracy of war” evokes a potent intersection of propaganda, secrecy, and power—where conflict...
The Conspiracy Is The Conspiracy
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Conspiracy Is the Conspiracy — Deep Dive (2025)What it meansIt names a meta-machine: not a s...
Surveillance of Intimacy
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Intimacy has always involved risk—emotional, physical, and social. But in 2025, intimacy carries a...
Conspiracy Culture Unveiled
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conspiracy as Culture”—is a potent lens, and it’s been explored deeply by scholars like Michae...
Unpacking _The Myth of Normal
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s crack open The Myth of Normal by Dr. Gabor Maté—a searing, poetic, and deeply human criti...
The Weaponization of Identity
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The weaponization of identity is a phenomenon where identity politics—originally intended to uplif...
The Weight and Weapon of Memory: George Floyd and the Politics of Remembrance
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Memory carries both burden and power. The memory of George Floyd is heavy: it bears the weight of ce...
Trauma Remembered, Resistance Renewed
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trauma, identity, and resistance are not separate currents but interwoven threads in the fabric of l...
Compassion Without Boundaries
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Compassion Without Boundaries” is a potent lens for dissecting how empathy—when unmoored from di...
Tariff Conspiracy
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That’s Happened (What’s Being Called the "Tariff Scandal")1. Use of Emergency Powers (IEEPA)In e...
Sanity Is a Spectrum
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Welcome to Sanity Is a Spectrum, where we challenge the myths, remix the narratives, and speak tr...
Hypocrisy_ The Fuel of Outrage Culture
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hypocrisy as Fuel: The Paradox Engine of Outrage Culture, the machinery of viral escalation, hypocri...