This week, a new conspiracy theory has gripped the United States involving a wave of mysterious deaths and disappearances, highlighting deeper, more concerning issues on the minds and hearts of many Americans.

The tragic death by suicide of a controversial media personality in Colorado has amplified existing theories that have now been circulating for weeks, involving mysterious deaths of former U.S. officials, scientists, and others who had access to our nation's most secretive technologies. However, as the web of conspiracy now extends beyond government officials and scientists to incorporate television stars, we look at the broader roots of conspiracy theories, belief in them, and the kinds of ideas that propel them. We also examine how President Donald Trump, having once also promoted a range of conspiracy theories, is increasingly now becoming the unwelcome subject of several that peg him as "The Antichrist."

This episode of Middle Theory is dedicated to the individuals and the families of those who have recently died or disappeared, and continue to be promoted as "targeted individuals" in a recent conspiracy theory that has been propelled by the uncritical mainstream media. May those who we have lost rest in peace, and in privacy.

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SHOW NOTES

• THE DEATH OF DAVID WILCOCK: UPDATE: Death Investigation Near Ridge Road - Boulder County
• FAMILY SPEAKS: Family of Paranormal YouTuber David Wilcock Speaks Out After He Dies by Suicide
• MISSING SCIENTISTS: Feds probe 'missing scientists' list. Who has died, disappeared?
• IMPACT: Relatives of 10 scientists who died or vanished grapple with impact of wild speculation
• TUCKER CONSPIRACIES: The Conspiracy Theory Behind Tucker Carlson's Apology
• TRUMP CONSPIRACIES: Trump lived by the conspiracy theory — now he pays the price
• BAD BET: U.S. soldier involved in Maduro raid charged with betting on the operation
• RACEY MUSK: Elon Musk's near-daily online posts about race are turning off some fans
• SUPPLY SHOCK: Asia's spiraling supply shock is coming for America | CNN Business
• SPLC UNDER FIRE: SPLC charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants

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