• Using Conspiracy Theories to Make Sense of a Loss

  • Nov 14 2024
  • Length: 22 mins
  • Podcast

Using Conspiracy Theories to Make Sense of a Loss

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • Many media outlets were prepared for conspiracy theories and lies to spread after the election. But many thought that it would be coming from Donald Trump or his supporters spreading the “Big Lie.” But since Donald Trump’s win, some social media posts from Kamala Harris supporters and people on the left have gone viral questioning the outcome of the election.

    Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Anna Merlan, senior reporter at Mother Jones covering disinformation, technology, and extremism, about the viral post-election delusions and how conspiratorial thinking can be expected from any losing party.

    Further reading:

    “Election Conspiracy Theories Are for Everyone,” by Anna Merlan

    “The 200-Year History of Using Voter Fraud Fears to Block Access to the Ballot,” by Pema Levy

    On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.
    Show More Show Less
Show More Show Less

What listeners say about Using Conspiracy Theories to Make Sense of a Loss

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.in reviews

Amazon Reviews
No Reviews are Available