7 May 2026 · 49 min

CONSPIRACY EXPERT: Why Conspiracy Theories Feel So Convincing Right Now..

With Joseph Uscinski · Hosted by Julian Issa

Are conspiracy theories really increasing or are we just noticing them more?

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Are conspiracy theories really increasing or are we just noticing them more?

Conspiracy theories feel more visible than ever. From politics to public health, it seems like belief is rising fast. But the data says otherwise. According to Joseph Uscinski, belief has stayed mostly stable and sometimes even declined.

In this episode, Joseph explains why events like COVID-19 didn’t create more believers. They made existing views more visible. When uncertainty rises, people pay closer attention to others’ beliefs, especially when those beliefs affect them.