Conspiracy Theories

The world’s most controversial events, and the complex beliefs behind them. From Bigfoot sightings to bitcoin takeovers, alien landings to assassinations, who’s shaping the narrative — and why? Conspiracy Theories is a Spotify Podcast. New episodes Wednesdays.

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Who Started the Centralia Fire? Pt. 2
Locals are sure that big corporations are after their coal, and started the Centralia Fire to smoke them out. Others insist the blaze was nothing more than bureaucratic incompetence.
37 min
302
Who Started the Centralia Fire? Pt. 1
For nearly 60 years, a fire has been raging beneath a small town in Pennsylvania. Centralia was once an epicenter of coal mining. But after the blaze sparked in 1962, toxic fumes and sinkholes forced residents to evacuate.
39 min
303
9/11 Pt. 6: Legacy
In the final episode of our 9/11 series, we examine the legacy of that day, and how its memory impacted — and still impacts — the world.
32 min
304
9/11 Pt. 5: Warning Signs
How much did the U.S. government actually know about the 9/11 attacks before they happened?
38 min
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9/11 Pt. 4: Coverup
Throughout the 1990s, a private equity firm called the Carlyle Group began purchasing and investing in a multitude of private defense contracting and weapons companies.
41 min
306
9/11 Pt. 3: Fringe Theories
We trace the path through history to 9/11, then examine how the official 9/11 Commission Report gave conspiracy theorists a foothold.
32 min
307
9/11 Pt. 2: Ground Zero
The horrific attacks of September 11th come to an end. In the aftermath, rescuers and volunteers clean up while military and government leaders decide how to respond.
29 min
308
9/11 Pt. 1: The Attacks
The morning of September 11, 2001 changed the world. Twenty years later, questions still linger about the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history.
32 min
309
Iraqi Dinar Scam
When U.S. forces invaded Iraq in 2003, investors began buying up Iraqi currency. Some expected a massive payup, others were scammed by unethical dealers. And some believe that terrorist cells or an international alliance of government agencies may be manipulating the dinar's value to reshape the global economy.
41 min
310
O.J. Simpson Pt. 2
In the case of the century, O.J. Simpson was found not guilty of double homicide in 1995, despite a wealth of DNA evidence.
33 min
311
O.J. Simpson Pt. 1
On June 12th, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were brutally stabbed to death.
36 min
312
The Coup Against Harold Wilson Pt. 2
In 1976, Prime Minister Harold Wilson made a daring confession — someone had tried to overthrow him and his cabinet.
43 min
313
The Coup Against Harold Wilson Pt. 1
In 1976, following an abrupt resignation, British Prime Minister Harold Wilson claimed he was forced out of Parliament. As a socialist, he’d provoked liberals and conservatives alike — but with a conspiracy afoot, everyone became suspect in the alleged coup.
44 min
314
The Bilderberg Group Pt. 2
Where there's a group of powerful world leaders, there's whispers of conspiracy and a New World Order.
43 min
315
The Bilderberg Group Pt. 1
Formed after WWII as a way to unite the divided nations, the Bilderberg Group consists of some of the world's most elite politicians, businessmen, and royalty.
39 min
316
Olympics: Russian Doping Scandal
At the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov was accused of doctoring thousands of urine samples for Russian athletes.
38 min
317
Olympics: The Salt Lake City Buyout
When the 1984 Summer Olympics generated a massive profit for Los Angeles, cities around the world competed to host the next games.
45 min
318
Failed Conspiracies: Catiline Conspiracy
In the 1st century B.C.E., competition between Roman senators was stiff — even deadly.
41 min
319
Failed Conspiracies: Pazzi Conspiracy
In the 15th century, the Medicis were the most powerful banking family in Italy. Members of a rival banking family known as the Pazzi attempted to overthrow them but failed.
39 min
320
Failed Conspiracies: Gunpowder Plot
Remember, remember the 5th of November? You might remember it differently had Guy Fawkes and his team successfully blown up Parliament back in 1605.
42 min
321
Failed Conspiracies: July 20th Plot
In 1944, a group of Adolf Hitler's top-ranking officials devised a plot to kill the Nazi leader and end his reign for good. But things didn't exactly go as planned...
39 min
322
Grand Central Station Pt. 2
During World War II, hidden power stations below Grand Central Station may have been the target of a Nazi attack.
37 min
323
Grand Central Station Pt. 1
It’s an American icon, and an important piece of United States history. When Grand Central Station opened its doors in 1913, it stood as an opulent monument to ingenuity.
41 min
324
Benjamin Franklin Pt. 2
Among his many high-profile roles, Franklin still managed to keep some affairs out of the public eye.
39 min
325
Benjamin Franklin Pt. 1
He’s famous for being a Founding Father and a groundbreaking inventor. But behind his electric experiments, Benjamin Franklin kept dark secrets not taught in the history books.
36 min