Before coming to Substack I regularly posted lists like these on Facebook under the heading “RUNDOWN OVERSPILL MEGATHREAD.” It afforded me the opportunity to post unused stories and threads from the previous week. I would often set-up these “overspill” threads by noting that “I couldn’t fit all the crazy” onto that week’s editions of the RUNDOWN. Over the last five years, the problem of “excess crazy” has only gotten worse. I simply cannot fit it all onto the RUNDOWN while simultaneously featuring numerous threads on a range of pressing issues. I still collect ‘em, though, so I can pepper ‘em in wherever appropriate. But today I’m indulging in a full-on purge. - jp
Behind the Curtain: America's reality distortion machine
https://www.axios.com/2024/04/09/america-politics-divided-polarization-data
In MAGA World, Everything Happens for a Reason
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/04/maga-conspiracy-bridge-eclipse/678017/
What is a psyop and why are right-wing conspiracy theorists obsessed with them?
https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/04/08/what-is-a-psyop-and-why-are-right-wing-conspiracy-theorists-obsessed-with-them/
Was Stalin behind the Roswell UFOs?
https://theweek.com/articles/484686/stalin-behind-roswell-ufos
Is ‘Havana Syndrome’ Russian aggression or another media conspiracy theory?
https://www.ocregister.com/2024/04/08/is-havana-syndrome-russian-aggression-or-another-media-conspiracy-theory/
Moscow resurrects Biden–Ukraine conspiracy theory in terrorism allegations
https://meduza.io/en/news/2024/04/09/moscow-resurrects-biden-ukraine-conspiracy-theory-in-terrorism-allegations
Joe Biden Turns Trump's Biggest Conspiracy Theory Against Him In Scathing New Video
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-biden-trump-jan-6-violence_n_6616425ae4b07b7205f1cbc4
QAnon/Pizzagate filmmaker claims Trump said he wants to watch his conspiracy theory movie
https://www.mediamatters.org/donald-trump/qanonpizzagate-filmmaker-claims-trump-said-he-wants-watch-his-conspiracy-theory-movie
Johnson and Trump Push Major Election Conspiracy with Proposed Bill
https://newrepublic.com/post/180639/trump-johnson-election-integrity-phony-problem
Republicans fell down their own conspiracy theory rabbit hole
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/republicans-conspiracy-theory-eric-hovde-election-denial-rcna147256
Why would a politician peddle conspiracy theories?
https://www.ocregister.com/2024/04/12/why-would-a-politician-peddle-conspiracy-theories/
The Martyr Complex, Narcissism, and Conspiracy Theorists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/the-art-of-critical-thinking/202403/the-martyr-complex-narcissism-and-conspiracy-theorists
Elon Musk on conspiracy theories: Impulse to speak out leads to ‘self-inflicted wounds’
https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/elon-musk-on-conspiracy-theories-impulse-to-speak-out-leads-to-self-inflicted-wounds-101712648961742.html
Joe Rogan, Andrew Schulz Talk Diddy Conspiracy Theory
https://www.newsweek.com/joe-rogan-diddy-sean-combs-federal-raids-investigation-1888505
Alex Jones blames O.J.'s death on 'completely made up' conspiracy theory
https://www.rawstory.com/oj-simpson-2667748960/
Bizarre conspiracy theories that OJ Simpson is Khloe Kardashian’s real father
https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/11/people-think-oj-simpson-khloe-kardashians-father-20631650/
O.J. Simpson's Death Sparks COVID Vaccine Conspiracies
https://www.newsweek.com/oj-simpson-death-covid-vaccine-conspiracy-theories-cancer-social-media-1889664
Manny Ramirez has a conspiracy theory about Red Sox 2004 World Series
https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2024/04/manny-ramirez-has-a-conspiracy-theory-about-red-sox-2004-world-series.html
Jets’ Aaron Rodgers floats a new conspiracy theory on Hillary Clinton
https://www.nj.com/sports/2024/04/jets-aaron-rodgers-floats-a-new-conspiracy-theory-on-hillary-clinton.html
Fans react to Aaron Rodgers’ latest conspiracy theory revolving around Joe Biden’s “body double”: "He is a weirdo"
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-fans-react-aaron-rodgers-latest-conspiracy-theory-revolving-around-joe-biden-s-body-double
6 bizarre celebrity conspiracy theories: From Avril Lavigne's death to Beyoncé's Illuminati status
https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/517270/wild-celebrity-conspiracy-theories/
A conspiracy hidden in plain sight: Is ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ about the Illuminati?
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/is-eyes-wide-shut-about-the-illuminati/
Scarlett Johansson’s New Romcom With Channing Tatum Pokes Fun at the Infamous Stanley Kubrick Moon Landing Conspiracy Theory
https://fandomwire.com/scarlett-johanssons-new-romcom-with-channing-tatum-pokes-fun-at-the-infamous-stanley-kubrick-moon-landing-conspiracy-theory/
Whoopi Goldberg forced to shut down co-star for peddling ‘nonsense’ conspiracy theory
https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/09/tv-host-shut-claiming-solar-eclipse-linked-climate-change-20616107/
Whoopi Goldberg uncorks racist conspiracy; claims Republicans want to ‘bring slavery back’
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/04/11/whoopi-goldberg-uncorks-racist-conspiracy-claims-republicans-want-to-bring-slavery-back-1451696/
Democrats Will Champion Despicable Pedophilia Within Five Years, or Less
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2024/04/democrats_will_champion_despicable_pedophilia_within_five_years_or_less.html
Fact Check: World Economic Forum Did NOT Declare 'Pedophilia' Is Sexual Orientation, Must Be Added To LGBTQ+
https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/04/fact-check-world-economic-forum-did-not-declare-pedophilia-sexual-orientation-must-be-added-to-lgbtq+.html
47 Days Until Democrats Force One World Government On Americans
https://www.conservativehq.com/post/47-days-until-democrats-force-one-world-government-on-americans
Globalist Utopia Master Plan: Biochemical Engineer Ivor Cummins on Gates and Rockefeller w/ Dr. Kelly Victory – Ask Dr. Drew
https://drdrew.com/2024/globalist-utopia-master-plan-biochemical-engineer-ivor-cummins-on-gates-and-rockefeller-w-dr-kelly-victory-ask-dr-drew/
Marxist Globalists Will Resort to Terror and Violence
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2024/04/marxist_globalists_will_resort_to_terror_and_violence.html
US astrology influencer allegedly kills partner, baby amid solar eclipse concerns
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/us-astrology-influencer-allegedly-kills-partner-baby-amid-solar-eclipse-concerns/articleshow/109211115.cms
Former psychic blasts Fox News for divination segment with astrologer: 'Extra deception'
https://www.christianpost.com/news/ex-psychic-blasts-fox-news-for-divination-segment-with-astrologer.html
From TikTok Astrologers to Conspiracy Theories: Navigating the Delusions of Our Time
https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/tiktok-astrologers-conspiracy-theories-navigating-delusions-time-bookbite/48630/
How conspiracy theories around George III’s madness and Queen Charlotte’s scheming took hold of the 18th-century British press
https://theconversation.com/how-conspiracy-theories-around-george-iiis-madness-and-queen-charlottes-scheming-took-hold-of-the-18th-century-british-press-226850
How “industry plants” became the internet’s hottest conspiracy
https://www.vox.com/culture/24114819/industry-plants-music-pop-rap-internet-hottest-conspiracy
Birds aren't real: Guess what the kid behind America's most bizarre conspiracy theory is up to now.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/birds-arent-real-gen-z-politics-mcindoe-adam-faze-fifty-stars.html
Does Idaho Exist? Viral Idaho Conspiracy Theory Says 'No Way'!
https://1035kissfmboise.com/does-idaho-exist-viral-idaho-conspiracy-theory-says-no-way/
Chatbots can persuade conspiracy theorists their view might be wrong
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2426618-chatbots-can-persuade-conspiracy-theorists-their-view-might-be-wrong/
Why We Fail to Spot Our Own Conspiracy Beliefs
https://neurosciencenews.com/conspiracy-belief-psychology-25887/
From conspiracy theories to manifesting: How to navigate the age of "magical overthinking"
https://www.salon.com/2024/04/09/from-conspiracy-theories-to-manifesting-how-to-navigate-the-age-of-magical-overthinking/
Magical thinking a common response to sorrow
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/2024/04/08/magical-thinking-a-common-response-to-sorrow
Anxiety and depression is spiking among young people. No one knows why.
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/10/mental-health-crisis-kids-experiment-00151369