# Behind Every Conspiracy Theory Is an Individual

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Podcast: [The Last Show with David Cooper](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-last-show-with-david-cooper-748798)
Published: 2026-07-29T15:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

For Conspiracy Corner, professor of conspiracy studies ⁠Nathan Radke⁠ describes how behind every wild conspiracy theory is a person whose life is impacted by their beliefs. Nathan tells the story of a friend he lost. Check out Nathan's new book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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