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.
526
Are Diamonds Really Rare?
Diamonds are considered one of the world’s most valuable gemstones.
40 min
527
Freemasons Pt. 2
The Freemasons are seen as a secretive and elusive fraternal organization.
58 min
528
Freemasons
Officially established in the late 1300s, the Freemasons were initially an oversight committee for other stonemasons in Europe.
50 min
529
Saturated Fat vs. Sugar Pt. 2
We now know that sugar plays a large role in the risk of developing heart disease.
49 min
530
Saturated Fat vs. Sugar
In 1980, the federal government’s Dietary Guidelines recommended Americans restrict their saturated fat intake to reduce their risk of heart disease.
41 min
531
Men In Black Pt. 2
Who are the Men in Black?
50 min
532
Men In Black
The Men in Black are a secret organization that are believed to cover up UFO sightings and alien encounters.
54 min
533
Operation Paperclip Pt. 2
After World War II, the U.S. and Soviet Union raced to capture top German scientists in order to utilize the advanced technology the Nazis had used during the war.
42 min
534
Operation Paperclip
Did the U.S. overlook war crimes for the sake of technological advancement?
43 min
535
Prison Industrial Complex Pt. 2
Did the CIA create the crack epidemic by planting the drug in the inner cities?
43 min
536
Prison Industrial Complex
Over the past two decades, private prisons have increased exponentially to accommodate the rising incarceration rate.
52 min
537
The Murder of Chandra Levy Pt. 2
The body of Chandra Levy was found over a year after her disappearance.
39 min
538
The Murder of Chandra Levy
Chandra Levy was a graduate student from the University of Southern California working at an internship in Washington D.C., when her life was tragically cut short in 2001.
36 min
539
Jonestown Massacre Pt. 2
With more than 900 people dead, the Jonestown Massacre has sparked many theories over the past 40 years.
53 min
540
Jonestown Massacre
At the command of Jim Jones, more than 900 followers of The Peoples Temple drank a beverage laced with cyanide in an act that Jones labeled “revolutionary suicide”.
56 min
541
The Death of Kurt Cobain Pt. 2
Kurt Cobain, the famed musician who influenced grunge music and voiced the emotions of thousands of people, was found dead at only 27 years old.
35 min
542
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
543
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
544
Reefer Madness
At the turn of the 20th century, pharmacies sold medicines containing cannabis regularly.
43 min
545
Illuminati Pt. 2
The root of hundreds of conspiracy theories, the modern Illuminati is shrouded in mystery and secrecy.
54 min
546
Illuminati
The Illuminati has stirred up fear and controversy for well over 200 years.
51 min
547
Chemtrails Pt. 2
In 1997, a viral email spread across the internet claiming chemicals were being released from planes.
49 min
548
Chemtrails
We’ve all seen it: the long trailing cloud as a plane flies across the sky.
38 min
549
Area 51 Pt. 2
For years, Area 51—and the conspiracy theories surrounding it—has inspired many movies, books and internet debates
44 min
550
Area 51
From its founding in 1955 until 2013, Area 51 was completely top-secret.
38 min