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On the Road With the Conspiracist Right feat Mike Wendling (Premium E244) Sample
May 15, 2024
Mike Wendling, National BBC reporter, talks about covering conspiracy theories and adventures in the field. They discuss the legacy of 2000 Mules and his experiences attempting to use a medbed. Exploring fringe politics, technology, QAnon, and challenges in countering fringe beliefs are key topics.
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- Mike Wendling's coverage of fringe political movements and technology began around 10 years ago, focusing on social media and later expanding to explore extremist ideologies.
- Discussion highlights the mainstreaming of once obscure conspiracy theories like QAnon, impacting political debates and media coverage.
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Mike Wendling's Experience and Interest in Fringe Politics and Technology
Mike Wendling, a national digital reporter for the BBC, shares his journey into covering fringe political movements and technology. His interest sparked about 10 years ago while producing radio documentaries on social media. Wendling's coverage expanded to encompass the rise of the alt-right movement in 2015 and 2016, leading to his in-depth exploration of extremist ideologies.
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