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Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen

Michael Fortune

The act of conspiring an evil, unlawful, treacherous, or surreptitious plan formulated in secret by two or more persons; plot. A combination of persons for a secret, unlawful, or evil purpose. An agreement by two or more persons to commit a crime, fraud, or other wrongful act, any concurrence in action; combination in bringing about a given result.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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2:12

Religious Governance

Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen ·

2025/10/06

Religious governance refers to the integration of religious doctrine into the structures, laws, and operations of government. While some argue this restores moral clarity, critics warn it undermines pluralism, civil rights, and democratic principles. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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2:27

The Three Pillars of AI Accountability

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2025/10/06

Algorithmic accountability means being able to trace how a decision was made, test whether it’s fair and reliable, and offer redress when it’s wrong. It’s the democratic equivalent of a chain of command — ensuring that power exercised through code remains accountable to peopleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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3:03

Project 2025_ A Conservative Roadmap

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2025/10/06

Formally titled “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise”, Project 2025 is a policy roadmap developed by the Heritage Foundation and over 100 conservative organizations. It outlines sweeping changes for a future conservative presidencyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:34

Strategic Spectacle_ Conflict as Theater

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2025/10/04

Proponents argue that recent military actions and diplomatic breakdowns between Israel, Iran, and the U.S. follow a predictable arc: provocation, retaliation, media frenzy, and economic fallout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:18

Code In Command

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2025/10/04

AI systems are increasingly embedded in government operations: predictive policing, welfare algorithms, border surveillance, and automated decision-making.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:16

MedBeds_ Fact or Fiction_

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2025/10/01

. The “MedBed” conspiracy is a potent remix of sci-fi aesthetics, wellness disillusionment, and political mythmaking.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:10

Normalization of Conspiracy Rhetoric

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2025/09/30

What Is “Normalization of Conspiracy Rhetoric”?It’s not just fringe anymore. Conspiracy rhetoric—once relegated to obscure forums or late-night radio—is now embedded in mainstream political discourse. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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4:48

Elected Autocracy

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2025/09/30

Democratically chosen leaders keep winning elections but hollow out liberal constraints—courts, media, civil liberties—until elections no longer provide real accountability. The idea was popularized in the 1990s/2000s debates on “illiberal democracy.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:57

From Republic to Ruler_ America’s Authoritarian...

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2025/09/30

Political scientists Steven Levitsky and Lucan A. Way argue that the United States is transforming into a competitive authoritarian system—a system in which democratic institutions exist but are routinely undermined by those in power.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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Weaponizing Federal Agencies

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2025/09/30

Weaponizing Federal Agencies: The Department of Justice recently indicted former FBI Director James Comey, a frequent Trump critic, shortly after Trump publicly demanded prosecutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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2:12

Autocratic Ambitions_ Eroding Democracy

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2025/09/30

President Donald Trump's recent actions have sparked comparisons to authoritarian shifts seen in countries like Venezuela, Hungary, and Turkey. Analysts and critics point to several developments that echo tactics used by elected strongmen to consolidate power and suppress dissent:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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5:22

The Adaptation of Resistance in Repressive Environments

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2025/09/29

When expression is criminalized, resistance adapts — a deep dive1) The repression–adaptation loop (how it tends to unfold)Rule-making: Authorities outlaw speech via vague bans (“false information,” “insulting the nation”), licensing choke points, or private-platform pressure.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:24

Platform Liability in the Digital Age

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2025/09/29

Absolutely, Michael. Platform liability is becoming a frontline battleground in the fight over digital speech, algorithmic accountability, and state censorship. Here's a breakdown you can remix into carousel content, podcast framing, or poetic messaging: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:44

Criminalizing Digital Dissent

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2025/09/29

The criminalization of digital dissent is one of the most alarming trends in modern authoritarian drift—because it targets the very platforms where marginalized voices find visibility and solidarity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:32

Legal Repression_ Law as a Weapon

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2025/09/29

Legal justification of repression is one of the most chilling tactics in the authoritarian playbook—because it cloaks coercion in the language of lawBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:22

Legal Manipulation and Authoritarianism

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2025/09/28

Legal manipulation refers to the strategic use—or misuse—of laws, legal institutions, and judicial processes to entrench power, suppress dissent, and maintain authoritarian control, all while preserving a veneer of legitimacy. It’s not lawlessness—it’s law as a weapon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:23

Selective Justice_ Uneven Scales

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2025/09/28

Targeted Prosecution: Opposition leaders, whistleblowers, and journalists often face disproportionate legal scrutiny—sometimes under vague or expansive laws, such as sedition, espionage, or anti-terrorism statutes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:17

Unwritten Norms and Democratic Decay

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2025/09/28

Democratic backsliding isn’t just about elections or constitutions. It’s about the slow corrosion of the unwritten norms that hold democracy togetherBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:23

Voices of the Global South

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2025/09/28

At the UN General Assembly, President Lula declared: “The voice of the Global South must be heard.” He called for urgent reform of the UN Security Council and WTO, linking multilateral erosion to democratic fragility [source: ANBA¹].Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:16

Toxic Discourse Among Elites

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2025/09/28

Marked Rise in Toxicity: Political discourse has become significantly more uncivil, especially among radical-right and opposition parties.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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