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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Rennes-le-Château Pt. 2
To this day, no one knows what made Berenger Saunier so incredibly wealthy. Some believe he uncovered ancient treasure from the Knights Templar. Others claim he held secrets about Jesus Christ.
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Rennes-le-Château Pt. 1
Every year, thousands of people flock to a tiny French village to solve an ancient mystery.
41 min
328
Global Warming Pt. 2
Is the threat posed by global warming as imminent as it seems? Is it possible that corporations are manipulating data (and exploiting our fears) to make an extra buck? And how likely is it that humans aren’t to blame after all?
42 min
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Global Warming Pt. 1
Over the last century, the fossil fuel industry has exploded. Carbon emissions are at an all time high. Wildfires and hurricanes are on the rise.
41 min
330
Mysteries of the Vatican Pt 4: John Paul II Ass...
The world looked on in shock when an assassin shot Pope John Paul II in May 1981.
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Mysteries of the Vatican Pt. 3: Three Secrets o...
In 1917, three children in Fatima, Portugal received a series of prophetic messages that were kept secret for decades — first at the behest of the heavenly message-giver, and then by the Vatican itself.
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Mysteries of the Vatican Pt 2: Secret Vatican A...
Over the centuries, a stash of secret documents kept by priests ballooned into millions of documents.
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Mysteries of the Vatican Pt. 1: History of the ...
Today, Vatican City is known as an elegant seat of divine power and prestige. But the centuries-long history of the Vatican is marked by bloodshed, corruption, and secerts.
43 min
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PRISM Surveillance Pt. 2
When it comes to government surveillance, most people likely have little to hide. But did a partnership with Silicon Valley unlock unprecedented levels of personal data?
38 min
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PRISM Surveillance Pt. 1
In the aftermath of 9/11, the government-approved PRISM surveillance program was meant to help keep America safe from terrorist attacks.
37 min
336
UFOs from Behind the Iron Curtain Pt. 2
During the Cold War, many believed the Soviet’s greatest weapon was fear.
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UFOs from Behind the Iron Curtain Pt. 1
Meteor crashes with no remains, metallic objects over small villages, and jellyfish creatures hovering above city centers...
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338
Operation Ajax Pt. 2
CIA agent Kermit Roosevelt led a covert operation to overthrow Iran's Prime Minister in 1953.
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Operation Ajax Pt. 1
After Iran nationalized its oil fields, a seminal coup erupted in 1953.
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340
Cola Wars Pt. 2
New Coke was one of the biggest commercial flops in American history, and a massive success for Coca-Cola.
38 min
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Cola Wars Pt. 1
In 1886, an Atlanta-area pharmacist created an American institution: Coca-Cola. Seven years later, their rival, Pepsi, debuted.
37 min
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Frankenstein
19th century author Mary Shelley is known for penning the classic horror novel, Frankenstein. But many contest her authorship.
36 min
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The Catcher in the Rye
J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye has been held as a seminal book of required reading in America.
39 min
344
The Mysterious Death of Ron Brown Pt. 2
On April 3rd, 1996, the weather in Croatia wasn't great — but it wasn't bad enough to explain why experienced Air Force pilots crashed into a mountain.
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The Mysterious Death of Ron Brown Pt. 1
In 1996, during a trade mission to Croatia, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown and 34 other passengers died in a plane crash — one that seemed too bizarre to chalk up to an accident.
42 min
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Peak Oil Pt. 2
Many experts believe the world will run out of oil in the next 30 years, and some people think the looming scarcity inspired unconscionable acts — like the Iraq War in 2003.
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Peak Oil Pt. 1
In 1859, a prospector invented modern drilling technology and kicked off an oil rush in the United States.
39 min
348
Danny Casolaro & The Octopus Pt. 2
Was Danny Casolaro murdered for getting too close to The Octopus?
42 min
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Danny Casolaro & The Octopus Pt. 1
In the early ‘90s, investigative journalist Danny Casolaro claimed he’d stumbled upon a clandestine organization made up of top government officials.
46 min
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The NFL's Concussion Coverups Pt. 2
What took the NFL so long to admit the threat of traumatic brain injuries?
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