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Conspiracies: Inside the Rabbit Hole
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Jun 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Journalists and podcast hosts Jon Ronson and Gabriel Gatehouse join Marianna for a special episode of Americast delving down the rabbit hole of conspiracies.
The trio talk about why America is a breeding ground for conspiracies, how to spot them, and what happens if they’re true.
We also look at whether conspiracies and misinformation could affect the outcome of the 2024 election and what role artificial intelligence might play in their spread.
HOST:
• Marianna Spring, disinformation and social media correspondent
GUESTS:
• Jon Ronson, host of 'Things Fell Apart'
• Gabriel Gatehouse, host of 'The Coming Storm'
GET IN TOUCH:
• Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
• Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
• Or use #Americast
Find out more about our award winning “undercover voters” here: bbc.in/3lFddSF.
This episode was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Alix Pickles, Natasha Fernandes and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Ben Andrews and the sound designer was David Crackles. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
The trio talk about why America is a breeding ground for conspiracies, how to spot them, and what happens if they’re true.
We also look at whether conspiracies and misinformation could affect the outcome of the 2024 election and what role artificial intelligence might play in their spread.
HOST:
• Marianna Spring, disinformation and social media correspondent
GUESTS:
• Jon Ronson, host of 'Things Fell Apart'
• Gabriel Gatehouse, host of 'The Coming Storm'
GET IN TOUCH:
• Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480
• Email Americast@bbc.co.uk
• Or use #Americast
Find out more about our award winning “undercover voters” here: bbc.in/3lFddSF.
This episode was made by Daniel Wittenberg with Alix Pickles, Natasha Fernandes and Alex Collins. The technical producer was Ben Andrews and the sound designer was David Crackles. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
Released:
Jun 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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