James O'Brien - The Whole Show

The desire to believe conspiracy theories

Feb 20, 2023

The podcast explores the rise of conspiracy theories on social media, the allure of sensational content online, challenges in belief and relationships, Brexit impact on food shortages, complexities of supermarket inventory management, offensive language in literature debate, and analysis of Boris Johnson's trade deal statements.

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Exploring Nonsense and Bilge in Media

The Rise of Conspiracy Theories on Social Media Platforms

06:41 • 17min

The Allure of Conspiracy Theories

23:52 • 11min

Public Policy Initiatives: Free School Meals and Traffic Zone Model Implementation

34:23 • 14min

Resistance to Progress and Belief in Conspiracy Theories

48:11 • 10min

Relationships, Food Shortages, and Brexit Fallout

Fresh Produce Shortages in Supermarkets

01:05:24 • 10min

Unraveling the Complexities of Fruit and Vegetable Business and Supermarket Inventory Management

01:15:08 • 2min

Challenges Faced by Vegetable Importers and Farmers Post-Brexit

01:17:07 • 17min

Rethinking Offensive Language in Literature

01:34:27 • 22min

Exploring Brexit, Character Descriptions, and Children's Books with a Caller

01:56:28 • 3min

Addressing Offensiveness in Books and Sensitivity Editing

01:59:18 • 14min

Analysis of Boris Johnson's trade deal statements and implications for Northern Ireland

02:13:00 • 3min