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Civics 101July 28, 2026

Why do Americans love conspiracy theories?

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Right now, news and politics are moving awfully fast. It can feel overwhelming, to say the least. I'm Evan Osnos, a staff writer for The New Yorker. On the Political Scene podcast, we slow things down to understand how power really operates in Washington, D.C., and what it means for you. My co-hosts, Jane Mayer and Susan Glasser and I, have decades of reporting experience. And every Friday, we have conversations with insiders and experts to understand the forces remaking America. Join us Fridays for the Washington Roundtable from the political scene. On Mondays and Wednesdays, you can also hear insightful episodes from our New Yorker colleagues, David Remnick and Tyler Foggett, available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Civics 101
Why do Americans love conspiracy theories?
Host: Civics 101
Publisher: NHPR