There’s a brand new season of Stupiracy — the podcast where stupidity and conspiracy meet. In Season 2, Episode 1, Riz and Tim go deep on one of the wildest internet theories trending on TikTok and YouTube: Was Helen Keller a fraud?Helen Keller — the deaf-blind author, activist, and historical icon who wrote 14 books, met 12 U.S. presidents, graduated from Radcliffe College, and became a global symbol of perseverance — is now the target of a bizarre conspiracy claiming her life story was fake and that her achievements were impossible. From questions about her writing and handwriting to viral claims that she wasn’t even real, this episode unpacks the origins and spread of the theory, why it’s gaining traction online, and what the historical record really shows about Keller’s life and legacy. Follow the Stupiracy Podcast for more stupid history, or stay confused. Your call. Presented by CARSTAR – your auto body repair experts – locally owned with a nationwide guarantee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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