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.

History
True Crime
Society & Culture
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The Death of Kurt Cobain
Kurt Cobain’s fame as the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana, and his tumultuous marriage to Courtney Love, thrust him into the spotlight.
32 min
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Reefer Madness Pt. 2
Reefer Madness and the war on drugs swept the United States in the 1930s but was this war truly started to protect the public?
49 min
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Reefer Madness
At the turn of the 20th century, pharmacies sold medicines containing cannabis regularly.
43 min
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Illuminati Pt. 2
The root of hundreds of conspiracy theories, the modern Illuminati is shrouded in mystery and secrecy.
54 min
455
Illuminati
The Illuminati has stirred up fear and controversy for well over 200 years.
51 min
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Chemtrails Pt. 2
In 1997, a viral email spread across the internet claiming chemicals were being released from planes.
49 min
457
Chemtrails
We’ve all seen it: the long trailing cloud as a plane flies across the sky.
38 min
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Area 51 Pt. 2
For years, Area 51—and the conspiracy theories surrounding it—has inspired many movies, books and internet debates
44 min
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Area 51
From its founding in 1955 until 2013, Area 51 was completely top-secret.
38 min
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Princess Diana Pt. 2
Two years after Princess Diana died in a car crash, the French authorities concluded the death was accidental.
51 min
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Princess Diana
In 1997, Princess Diana of Wales died in a car accident in Paris.
44 min
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Welcome Trailer!
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