# Conspiracy Nation part 1: The COVID conspiracy pipeline

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Podcast: [7am](https://stenobird.com/podcast/7am-529740)
Published: 2026-06-27T19:05:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/7am/conspiracy-nation-part-1-the-covid-conspiracy-pipeline-1
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia – like many countries – saw protesters take the streets. They weren’t just protesting lockdowns, they were rallying around a tangle of fears and conspiracies. Those threads fused into a broader worldview that pulled people down a pipeline and built a small industry of influencers. Today, Conspiracy Nation authors Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson on the conspiracy pipeline: how it works, who benefits, and where it’s heading now. This is part one of a two-part series that was originally published in August 2025.   If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support .   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Authors of Conspiracy Nation , Cam Wilson and Ariel Bogle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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