Q Anon: When Wild Conspiracy Went (sort of) Mainstream

Josh and Chuck tackle one of the internet's most pervasive and dangerous conspiracy theories: QAnon, examining how a cryptic series of anonymous online posts transformed into a sprawling movement that's torn apart families and friendships while breeding real-world violence. They explore the origins of QAnon in 2017, its roots in centuries-old antisemitic conspiracy theories, the cast of alleged villains it targets, and how it became legitimized through social media algorithms and mainstream attention during the pandemic. You'll learn about the shadowy figures believed to be behind the mysterious "Q" posts, why people are drawn to these elaborate theories despite their complete lack of evidence, and how a simple pizza restaurant became ground zero for one of the movement's earliest violent incidents.