Misinformation and Conspiracies

Ever since the attacks on America in September 2001, conspiracy theories – some credible, others less so – have persisted about what actually took place. Fifteen years after 9/11, this documentary takes a look at some of the theories surrounding the attacks and investigates whether information is still being held back. The film presents a range of views from families who say they haven’t been told the full story by the US administration to insiders who say how they believe the attacks could have been prevented.

In the age of social media, disinformation, conspiracy theories and false news stories have become an increasingly dangerous part of the global information environment. In this illuminating documentary, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Rossi, a number of journalists, educators and researchers working to expose “fake news” discuss its real-life, high-stakes consequences. Drawing from exclusive verité access to the victims and perpetrators of fake news stories and a variety of experts, as well as purveyors and targets of misinformation, The film focuses on several high-profile fake news stories from recent years, including the infamous “Pizzagate” case, the disinformation campaigns that influenced the 2016 presidential election, the Jade Helm conspiracy, and others.

A look behind the curtain of one of the most prominent conspiracies of modern times, QAnon. From the biggest names in the game, to the digital soldiers waging war, Ben Zand seeks to understand what sets people on such a divergent path of lies.

Drew Griffin examines the rise of conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones. The story of how his rhetoric moved from fringe to the mainstream of American politics is told through exclusive footage and interviews with former employees and followers.

How trafficking in conspiracy theories went from the fringes of U.S. politics into the White House. FRONTLINE examines the alliance of President Donald Trump, his longtime advisor Roger Stone and conspiracy entrepreneur Alex Jones, and their role in the battle over truth and lies.

American Hysteria is a history podcast that explores moral panics, urban legends, conspiracy theories, hoaxes, crazes, and how fantastical thinking has shaped our culture from the puritans to the present. Poet-turned-podcaster Chelsey Weber-Smith examines the forces that have created the reality we share, and sometimes,
the reality we don't.

There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Spotify Studios that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don't have to and cover everything from 5G and ADHD, to Fluoride and Fasting Diets.

From UFOs to psychic powers, ghosts and government cover-ups, history is riddled with unexplained events. But how can we get tell the truth from the fiction, and separate the fact from the rumor? Since 2008, Stuff They Don't Want You To Know has delved into the murky world of everything from cults to lost cosmonauts and allegations of the paranormal, applying critical thinking to the world's most prevalent conspiracy theories and, more often than not, discovering the disturbing grains of truth hidden in the heart of paranoia

This limited series chronicles how the spread of dangerous disinformation got us here. We’ll hear from the expert organizers, researchers, and culture-creators who’ve been leading the fight to stop it. Hosted by Bridget Todd, a frequently cited expert, trainer, and speaker on combating disinformation, advocating for social media platform accountability, creating safer digital experiences for women and other marginalized people, and celebrating and amplifying marginalized people’s contributions to tech and the internet.

Mike and Sarah are journalists obsessed with the past. Every week they reconsider an event, person or phenomenon that’s been miscast in the public imagination.