Marianna in Conspiracyland

What will happen next in Conspiracyland? In the final episode, Marianna is back where she started, in the Devon town of Totnes. With the help of locals, she makes sense of the legacy left by the conspiracy theory newspaper and the wider movement all over the UK. Host: Marianna Spring Producers: Philip Marzouk and Olivia Lace-Evans Producer for BBC Radio 4 podcasts: Nathan Jones Technical Producer: Alex Portfelix Senior news editor: Sam Bonham Commissioner: Rhian RobertsNew episodes released every Monday. If you're in the UK, listen to the whole series first on BBC Sounds.And please get in touch with Marianna by emailing at: mariannainconspiracyland@bbc.co.uk.

Do you know someone who’s fallen down the rabbit hole? During the investigation, Marianna’s inbox has been filled with messages from people sharing their stories about those they know and love who’ve been sucked into conspiracy theories. With the help of social psychologist Karen Douglas, Marianna explores how people find themselves in Conspiracyland, why they stay, and how some managed to escape.Host: Marianna Spring Producers: Philip Marzouk, Olivia Lace-Evans Producer for BBC Radio 4 podcasts: Nathan Jones Technical Producer: Neva Missirian Senior news editor: Sam Bonham Commissioner: Rhian RobertsIf you’ve been impacted by any of the issues that have come up in this podcast, please visit www.bbc.co.uk/actionline. And please get in touch with Marianna by emailing at: mariannainconspiracyland@bbc.co.uk.

Could people in the UK conspiracy theory movement ever become violent? Returning to the UK, BBC disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring meets possibly the only person outside of the movement who has read as much of the Light as her: political scientist at King’s College London Dr Rod Dacombe. What insights will he have for Marianna from his years studying The Light and the conspiracy theory movement in the UK? Host: Marianna Spring Producers: Philip Marzouk and Olivia Lace-Evans Producer for BBC Radio 4 podcasts: Nathan Jones Technical Producer: Tom Brignell and Neva Missirian Senior news editor: Sam Bonham Commissioner: Rhian RobertsNew episodes released every few days. If you're in the UK, listen to the whole series first on BBC Sounds bbc.in/42x5sO5And please get in touch with Marianna by emailing at: mariannainconspiracyland@bbc.co.uk.

Former columnist expresses concern about radicalization of German conspiracy theory newspaper. Marianna explores link between UK and Germany's conspiracy theory movements. Connections unveiled between democratic resistance paper and far-right group. Discussion on political views and extremism. Importance of dialogue and appeal of conspiracy theories.

Jorg, a journalist covering conspiracy theories in Germany, discusses the rise of attacks on journalists and the role of Democratic Resistance. The podcast explores parallels between UK and German conspiracy theory movements, emergence of pro-protein activists, and the spread of disinformation through the Democratic Resistance. It also highlights increasing hostility towards journalists in Germany, connection between Reichberger movement and wider conspiracy theory movement, and potential links between German and UK conspiracy theory newspapers.

The podcast explores the funding behind a UK conspiracy theory newspaper and interviews one of the advertisers, discussing wizards, goddesses, and his motivations. It also investigates the impact of conspiracy theory media on radicalization, explores alternative retreats and quirky communities, and delves into the consequences and justifications for crimes against humanity related to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Darren, the editor of conspiracy theory newspaper The Light, is interviewed by Marianna Spring. They discuss various conspiracy theories and beliefs, including global warming and the 9/11 attacks. They also address the responsibility of editors to provide accurate information and the endorsement of violence by followers of the conspiracy theory newspaper.

Marianna explores the alternative medicine clinic of a conspiracy-theory group's figurehead and attends a rally to learn more about the movement. She confronts Stephen about violent rhetoric. The ongoing disagreement among scientists on climate change, emotional protests, and the promotion of 'the light' are discussed. The narrator discovers a newspaper's connection to foreign papers and its funding.

Marianna Spring investigates conspiracy theory beliefs, focusing on artist Jason Lyasatos and his videos on surveillance and control. They discuss the impact of the pandemic, political frustration, cost of living crisis, and the digital cashless reset theory. The podcast reveals the contrasting beliefs and actions of Jason, including his extreme views towards Jewish people.

Marianna Spring investigates the spread of conspiracy theories in the town of Totnes, Devon, and the impact of the conspiracy theory newspaper called The Light. The podcast explores the division between those who believe in conspiracy theories and those who fight against it, and interviews local figures who have been affected by the conspiracy theory movement. It also delves into the influence of conspiracy theories on society, including those surrounding 9-11 and pandemics, and the actions taken by the town council to confront controversial ideologies.