What is a hoax? It is often used alongside phrases such as "conspiracy theory" or "urban legend," but a hoax is a purposeful deception meant to fool several people.  This podcast will dive into a select number of infamous hoaxes, exploring not only the people involved, but the consequences that followed. To learn more, you can follow the podcast on the following social media links:  https://www.facebook.com/hoaxpod https://www.twitter.com/hoaxpod Podcast logo/image courtesy of Jaak Horn Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/post-truth--3266826/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/post-truth--3266826/support</a>.

The Persian Princess

America's history, distorted. A nation built on stories - some true, some rewritten, some entirely false.For centuries, America has wrestled with the truth—shaping, distorting, and, at times, outright fabricating it to fit political agendas, fuel wars, and create heroes. But in the digital age, where misinformation spreads faster than ever, the very concept of truth itself is unraveling. Post-Truth (formerly Hoax) is a deep dive into the history of deception in America, from the founding myths that shaped the nation to the modern forces that have turned fact into fiction. Each episode dissects a moment in history where the signal was lost, truth was distorted, and reality became negotiable.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/post-truth--3266826/support.