Anna Merlan

senior reporter, Mother Jones

Guest

Reporter for Gizmodo Media Group, and author of “Republic of Lies: American Conspiracy Theorists and Their Surprising Rise to Power.” 

Anna Merlan on KCRW

Post-election claims of voter fraud, amplified by Republican leaders, continues on the right. Some on the left are also making claims online.

The left is now spreading conspiracy theories about 2024 election

Post-election claims of voter fraud, amplified by Republican leaders, continues on the right. Some on the left are also making claims online.

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A man walks up to the home of a notorious New York City mob boss, tries to make a citizen's arrest, but ends up killing him.

Why are Americans drawn to conspiracy theories?

A man walks up to the home of a notorious New York City mob boss, tries to make a citizen's arrest, but ends up killing him.

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