Anatomy of a Viral Conspiracy Theory (w/Jim Swift)

Utterly Moderate Podcast

Did you know that President Joe Biden was bussing unauthorized immigrants to a hotel near Orlando, Florida and giving them pre-loaded credit cards, hotel rooms, and clothing—all on your dime?!? You say you didn’t know?

Good, because the story was a complete fabrication.

On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast we are joined by good friend of the show Jim Swift from The Bulwark to discuss the mechanics of how a modern conspiracy theory like this goes viral.

Swift covered this story over at The Bulwark in a piece titled, “The Bogus Protest, the House Race, and the MAGA Grocer.”

We talk about this viral conspiracy theory and more on this episode. Enjoy!

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Episode Audio:

• “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar (Free Music Archive)
• “Star Blessed Night” by Ketsa (Free Music Archive)
• “Draw the Sky” by Paul Keane (licensed through TakeTones)
• "Crazy Lazy" by Ketsa (Free Music Archive)
• “Happy Trails (To You)” by the Riders in the Sky (used with artist’s permission)

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