3 chapters across the catalog
Republic of Lies, Conspiracy Theory Coverage
The book "Republic of Lies" by Anna Merlin is discussed for its thesis on the rise of conspiracy theories in America. The hosts mock the idea that disinformation flows directly from InfoWars to the President and criticize the author's "up-talking" and focus on right-wing conspiracies while ignoring left-wing ones.
Anna Merlin, Republic of Lies and Conspiracy Theories
Author Anna Merlin discusses her book "Republic of Lies," which tracks the rise of conspiracy theories from fringe sites like InfoWars to Fox News and the presidency. She argues that state-backed disinformation aims to make objective truth feel unknowable. The hosts mock the framing that only "right-wing" conspiracies exist.
Author Anna Merlin discusses the rise of conspiracy theories in her book Republic of Lies, tracing the path of misinformation from fringe sites like InfoWars to Fox News and the presidency. The discussion includes the theory that state-backed disinformation from Russia aims to make objective truth appear unknowable.
