The Editors Episode 832: Combating Conspiracies
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Dec 12, 2025 The discussion takes a deep dive into Erika Kirk's compelling rebuttal to Candace Owens, unearthing the tangled web of conspiracy culture. The panel dissects how COVID has amplified distrust in experts, fueling acceptance of conspiracies. There's an intriguing comparison between the media styles of Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens. Additionally, the show explores the GOP's struggles with healthcare messaging and the controversial decision to allow the sales of advanced chips to China while addressing broader industrial policy tradeoffs.
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Conspiracies Profit From Entertainment
- Conspiratorial podcasting rewards sensationalism and divides political movements from within.
- Michael Brendan Dougherty argues the incentives drive entertainers to sow distrust rather than truth.
Pandemic Fueled Distrust In Experts
- COVID-era errors amplified distrust in experts and fueled conspiracy audiences.
- Philip Klein notes correct early skeptics gave momentum to broader skepticism of institutions.
Confront Harmful Falsehoods Publicly
- Directly call out falsehoods and ask prominent spreaders to stop.
- Erica Kirk publicly told Candace Owens to stop spreading lies about Charlie Kirk.