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Conspiracy theories find potting soil in the Christian right and the New Age left
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audio
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Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Jul 19, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:49:00

Conspirituality is a convergence of right-wing conspiracy, New Age spirituality, and grift.

The throughline from a left-leaning yoga instructor to a right-wing QAnon conspiracist is skepticism of institutional authority and Western medicine.

Skepticism within both groups accelerated during the pandemic, making wellness communities more vulnerable to the anti-vax, anti-COVID messaging QAnon packaged in softer tones and imagery that appealed to women concerned with health and wellness.

This hour, we explore how conspirituality plays out in our current political climate. We also talk about how conspiracy theories can sometimes cover up real conspiracies.

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