Why Conspiracy Culture Persists

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Phil discuss Erika Kirk’s response to Candace Owens, Republicans health-care and gerrymandering issues, and the controversy over Trump allowing Nvidia to sell advanced chips to China.

Editors’ Picks:

• Rich: James Rosen’s piece “My Encounter with Paul McCartney”
• Charlie: Andrew Stuttaford’s magazine piece “The New Temperance Movement”
• MBD: K-Lo’s post “What the Hell Is Wrong with a Country That Makes a Widow Defend Herself for Living?”
• Phil: Caroline Downey’s piece "Erika Kirk Takes On the Podcast Conspiracy-Mongers with Grace"

Light Items:

• Rich: Diner pancakes
• Charlie: His son playing soccer
• MBD: Pluribus
• Phil: Jets vs. Jags

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This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

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