This chapter explores the differences between Naomi Klein and Naomi Wolf, discussing their works and areas of focus. It highlights how Naomi Wolf's recent work has delved into conspiracy theories, while Naomi Klein continues to address topics like the economy, democracy, and climate change. The hosts also touch on Naomi Wolf's platform on conservative media outlets and ask Naomi Klein about her decision to write a book on this topic.
For years, Naomi Klein has had a problem: the author and Guardian columnist has been chronically confused with Naomi Wolf, a conspiracy theorist and favorite guest of Steve Bannon’s podcast. This is the premise of Klein’s new book, Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World, where she investigates how her dark twin fell down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole – and what that tells us about the lure of conspiratorial thinking and its dangerous use as a political strategy. Today, we talk to Klein about her journey deep into Steve Bannon’s podcast archive, anti-vaxx groups online, and more realms of what she calls “The Mirror World.”
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