What’s the difference between a conspiracy theory and gossip? When does joking around about Kate Middleton’s abduction turn into something much darker? Are women actually more susceptible to contemporary conspiracy theories — or are we just finally paying attention to it? Cristen joined Anne Helen Petersen on Culture Study Podcast to unpack all of that, plus Taylor Swift’s evil twin, Beyoncé’s illuminati connections, Katie Holmes getting impregnated by Scientology aliens, sex trafficking panics, and how to talk to someone when they start directing a conspiracy theory your way. 

For more Culture Study conversations on theme with Conspiracy, She Wrote:

• A Former Trad Wife on What It Actually Takes To Leave
• Royal Gossips and Colonial Hangovers
• How Christian Rock Fueled the Culture Wars
• Why Are We So Obsessed with Taylor + Travis?
• The Insidious Influence of Moms for Liberty

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.