Paranoid Planet

The one where we talk about "true crime" media and its similarities with conspiracy theories, do a lightning review of several true crime programs, and submit our verdict on the highly publicized murder trials of Adnan Syed and Jens Soering with German-American law professor,  translator, crime blogger, and former Texas death row defense attorney Andrew Hammel.  Brought to you by an amazing new (and Nazi-free!) German-language home entertainment streaming service.  

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The one where we talk to Michel's students to see if taking a class on conspiracy thinking has had any impact on their lives, and consider the subtle art of pre-bunking.  Brought to you by an aborted walk in the woods.

TIMESTAMPS:
Chapter 1: Students Say the Darndest Things (05:53)
Chapter 2: Essay on Prebunking (17:55)
A word from our sponsor (23:10)
Chapter 3: More Students Say More Stuff (23:48)
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The one where we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the September 11, 1973, coup in Chile and discuss its causes and consequences with Chilean-Canadian political scientist Pablo Policzer.  Brought to you by a couple of well-meaning but somewhat misguided patriots.

TIMESTAMPS:
Chapter 1: Allende's Last Speech (00:04:27)
Chapter 2: Interview with Pablo Policzer (00:10: 22)
Message from our Sponsor (01:49:36)
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The one where we run a full autopsy of The Parallax View, Allan J. Pakula’s classic post-Watergate conspiracy thriller, and discuss the Warren Commission, President Johnson, Lee Oswald, missing bullets, the Zapruder film, the CIA, Russian fake news, and Watergate whistleblower "Deep Throat" with historical journalist and JFK expert Max Holland.  Brought to you by a couple of Irish barflies.

TIME STAMPS:
Chapter 1: Parallax View film review, w/Joan L. and Tony G. (0:6:55)
Chapter 2: Essay on the Zapruder film (1:09:33)
Message from our sponsor (1:22:44) 
Chapter 3: Interview with Max Holland (1:26:00)
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The one where we run a full autopsy of The Parallax View, Allan J. Pakula’s classic post-Watergate conspiracy thriller, and discuss the Warren Commission, President Johnson, Lee Oswald, missing bullets, the Zapruder film, the CIA, Russian fake news, and Watergate whistleblower "Deep Throat" with historical journalist and JFK expert Max Holland.  Brought to you by a couple of Irish barflies.

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The one where we tackle the term "official story" with guest co-host (and Skeptoid podcast host) Brian Dunning,  explore Lee Harvey Oswald’s possible motive for killing JFK, investigate the CIA’s suspicious activities in Mexico City and New Orleans, and consider whether--and how--the CIA might have been involved in the JFK assassination with veteran journalist and leading Kennedy buff Jefferson Morley.   Brought to you by a great new way to remain two steps ahead of your crazy ex-wife.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes a naughty word.  Thrice!

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The one where we tackle the term "official story" with guest co-host Brian Dunning,  explore Lee Harvey Oswald’s possible motive for killing JFK, explore the CIA’s suspicious activities in Mexico City and New Orleans, and consider whether and how the CIA might have been involved in the JFK assassination with veteran journalist and leading Kennedy buff Jefferson Morley.   Brought to you by a great new way to remain two steps ahead of your crazy ex-wife.

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The one where we scrutinize Oliver Stone’s documentary JFK Revisited and talk about Dealey Plaza, medical and forensic evidence, gay conservatives, and making conspiracist enemies, with JFK researcher, author, blogger, and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin.  Brought to you by another tell-all biography of a disgruntled British Royal.  

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PARANOID PLANET is a podcast about conspiracy theories, paradigm shifts and critical thinking that offers serious and lighthearted conversations with people who believe in various conspiracy theories, and with the sceptics who critique them. We also explore historical, philosophical, artistic, psychological and scientific themes related to conspiracies and the study of knowledge.  Whether you are an avid conspiracy follower or a hardened skeptic, our aim is to help you become a better critical thinker and a proponent of healthy public discourse.

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The one where we scrutinize Oliver Stone’s documentary JFK Revisited and talk about Dealey Plaza, medical and forensic evidence, gay conservatives, and making conspiracist enemies, with JFK researcher, author, blogger, and conspiracy skeptic Fred Litwin.  Brought to you by another tell-all biography of a disgruntled British Royal.  

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