In this episode, we discuss the rapid proliferation of conspiracy theories today, from the oldie-but-goodies like the JFK assassination and the Apollo moon landings to the bizarre newbies like QAnon, staged school shootings, the Illuminati, and lizard people working for the federal government. What is the mindset of the typical conspiracy theorist and why are they so determined to believe the most preposterous conspiracies as if they're true? Guest Dr. Kelly Salsbery also talks about the course he teaches that examines conspiracy theories. 

Moderator: Tom Reynolds, lecturer - communication studies

Guest panelist: Dr. Kelly Salsbery, asst. professor - philosophy