Chelsea Weber-Smith
Host of the podcast American Hysteria and commentator on moral panics and conspiracy thinking, contributing analysis linking past panics to present-day phenomena.
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Dec 8, 2025 • 58min
Episode 8: Where Are We Now?
Stephen Jones, son of People’s Temple leaders, provides a harrowing first-person account of Jonestown, reflecting on the allure of Jim Jones' utopia that turned into a nightmare. Chelsea Weber-Smith discusses how moral panics from the past, like the Satanic Panic, echo in today's conspiracy culture, linking fears to societal issues. The conversation dives into the psychological appeal of conspiracies, how scapegoating distracts from real abuse, and the critical lessons on fear and control that resonate across generations.
