{"podcast":{"title":"CONSPIRACY 101","slug":"conspiracy-101-7818303","podcast_index_feed_id":7818303,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/ClWfEsPp","website_url":"https://bleav.com/shows/conspiracy-101/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/cf2abf1a-3b23-4ec5-a5f9-09a454e403b2/8e0561d5-1a63-46fa-927e-b1a95e8a2088/3000x3000/conspiracy101-artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Daniel Lucas / Bob LeMent","episode_count":18,"summary":"Conspiracy 101 is a curious, critical-thinking podcast that explores the stories, theories, and unanswered questions that exist at the edges of official narratives. For our listeners, this show is not about telling you what to believe—but about examining why people believe what they do. Each episode breaks down well-known and lesser-known conspiracies by looking at their origins, historical context, psychological appeal, and the evidence both for and against them. We separate speculation from fact, encourage healthy skepticism, and emphasize media literacy in an age of information overload. Conspiracy 101 invites you to question responsibly, think independently, and stay grounded—because curiosity is powerful, but clarity matters even more.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T06:17:22.359074+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conspiracy-101-7818303"},"episode":{"title":"Conspiracy 101 in its first season, features  Illuminati","slug":"conspiracy-101-in-its-first-season-features-illuminati","published_at":"2026-04-24T11:22:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conspiracy-101-7818303/conspiracy-101-in-its-first-season-features-illuminati","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conspiracy-101-7818303","url":"https://bleav.com/shows/conspiracy-101/episodes/conspiracy-101-in-its-first-season-features-illuminati/","audio_url":"https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/15967a7f-2d09-407b-8224-4d9648d8af8d/episodes/158f4b67-f684-4661-a422-18c32295a8f8/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=15967a7f-2d09-407b-8224-4d9648d8af8d&awEpisodeId=158f4b67-f684-4661-a422-18c32295a8f8&feed=ClWfEsPp","summary":"Conspiracy 101, in its first season, features Illuminati—an intriguing exploration of one of the most enduring and controversial conspiracy narratives in modern culture. This episode traces the origins of the Illuminati, from the real 18th-century secret society to the powerful myth it has become in today’s media, politics, and pop culture. From claims of hidden global influence to symbolism in entertainment and elite networks, the conversation examines why the Illuminati theory continues to captivate audiences worldwide. It also takes a critical lens to separate historical fact from speculation, helping listeners understand not just the theory itself, but the psychology and cultural forces that keep it alive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.","meta_description":"Conspiracy 101, in its first season, features Illuminati—an intriguing exploration of one of the most enduring and controversial conspiracy narratives in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2057,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conspiracy-101-7818303/episodes/conspiracy-101-in-its-first-season-features-illuminati/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conspiracy-101-7818303/conspiracy-101-in-its-first-season-features-illuminati.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}