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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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1:17

Unwritten Norms and Democratic Decay

Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen ·

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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2:27

Navigating U.S. Fiscal Challenges

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2025/09/28

Morgan Stanley frames the risks and outlook around the U.S. fiscal stress, debt politics, and tax policy standoffs — along with what that implies for markets and institutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:37

Erosion of Multilateralism_ Global Institutional Crisis

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2025/09/28

Erosion of Multilateralism: Fractured Frameworks, Fraying Trust🏛️ Institutional StrainUN Paralysis: Veto power gridlock in the Security Council has stymied action on conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza. The UN’s credibility is increasingly being questioned, especially by nations in the Global South, which are demanding reform.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:54

Geopolitical Fragmentation 2025

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2025/09/28

Geopolitical fragmentation & rivalry Major powers are increasingly adopting adversarial stances, especially around trade, technology, and influence. The U.S.–China rivalry continues to dominate global strategic calculations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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3:34

The Illusion of Global Events

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2025/09/27

Geopolitical fragmentation, fragile ceasefires, and rapid alliance shifts create fertile ground for reinterpretation of events. Misinformation and disinformation are identified as top short‑term global risks and can erode trust in official accounts, amplifying narratives that events are staged. High‑profile political leaders making sweeping claims about resolving or staging conflicts increase public skepticism and fuel meta‑narratives.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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1:17

Framing Resistance_ The Power of Label

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2025/09/27

Framing Resistance: The Power of LabelsLanguage is never neutral. Calling an act a “conspiracy” or a “cover-up” steers our moral compass and decides who we blame.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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6:28

Memory VS Power

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2025/09/24

The unequal amplification of voices in a consolidated media landscape:Whose stories make it to the headlines, and whose disappear into silence.Spotlight on marginalized communities that lose coverage first when budgets are cut.How erasure is not passive, but a byproduct of systemic power and ownership.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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5:05

Media Consolidation and Its Impact on Local News

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2025/09/24

Local news is collapsing fastest where people most need it. In 2024, Northwestern’s Medill found 208 U.S. counties with no local news outlet and 1,563 counties with only one, leaving ~55 million people with little or no access to local newsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:11

Speech Under Siege

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2025/09/23

Free speech” is being tested, reframed, and, in some cases, weaponized.Recent events have made the phrase feel less abstract and more urgent:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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2:09

Values to Vulnerability

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2025/09/23

Faith communities begin with core values: compassion, justice, mercy, dignity, and service. These values are meant to guide both individual conscience and communal life. They are spiritual anchors, offering orientation in a confusing and divided world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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3:03

Polarization Politics_ Divide to Rule

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2025/09/23

Polarization Politics: Divide to Rule In an age where division is more than a byproduct — it’s a political strategy — this episode unpacks how “divide to rule” operates in modern democracies. We explore the mechanics of polarization: from the deliberate framing of issues to the amplification of outrage through media and algorithms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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2:23

The Politics of Division

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2025/09/23

Polarization keeps the base loyal: if voters view the other side as an existential threat, they will overlook corruption, incompetence, or broken promises from their own side.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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1:15

Instrumentalized Faith_ The Intersection of Religion...

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2025/09/23

How Congregants Risk Being InstrumentalizedIdentity First, Conscience Second: Members may feel pressure to align politically to remain “good” members, even if their convictions differ.Loss of Discernment: Instead of forming conscience freely, congregants absorb party lines disguised as divine mandates.Pastoral Leverage: A leader’s spiritual authority (trusted for weddings, funerals, counseling) becomes a tool for electoral persuasion.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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3:34

The Politics of the Pulpit

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2025/09/23

Why Division is Useful to PowerFragmented publics are easier to govern because they can’t coordinate collective demands.Polarization keeps the base loyal: if voters view the other side as an existential threat, they will overlook corruption, incompetence, or broken promises from their own side.Unity threatens elite interests: when people find common ground across class, race, or geography, they often demand systemic reforms (living wages, healthcare, climate action, campaign finance reform) that

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0:35

Divide to Rule_ The Politics of Polarization

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2025/09/23

Polarization as a Political Strategy1. Divide to RuleHistoric roots: Leaders throughout history—from Roman senators to modern party strategists—have recognized that keeping populations divided prevents unified opposition.Modern execution: In the U.S. and elsewhere, political consultants explicitly design wedge issues (e.g., abortion, guns, immigration) to split the electorate into immovable camps.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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4:42

Conspiracy of Polarization

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2025/09/23

Conspiracy of Polarization could be framed as both a cultural critique and a symbolic concept.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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3:34

The Politics of the Pulpit

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2025/09/23

Pulpit and Podium: The Politics of the Sermon.” Use this as a research blueprint + production kit for a series, long-form article, or documentary podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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3:14

The Illusion of Permanence

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2025/09/21

The Psychology of PermanenceHuman societies are built on assumptions of continuity. We believe:The courthouse will open tomorrow.The grid will deliver electricity.Schools will ring the morning bell.This is more than optimism — it’s a cognitive bias called status quo bias. We assume that because an institution has always been there, it will always continue. It becomes like air: unnoticed, unexamined, unquestioned.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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