On this episode of the <a href="https://www.connorsforum.org/">Utterly Moderate Podcast</a> we are joined by Michael Shermer from <a href="https://www.skeptic.com/">Skeptic Magazine</a> to discuss the rise of conspiracy theories in America. 
Make sure to check out Shermer's new book on the subject, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Conspiracy-Why-Rational-Believe-Irrational/dp/1421444453">Conspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational. </a>
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Episode Music:
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<li>“Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar (<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/">Free Music Archive</a>)</li>
<li>“Star Blessed Night” by Ketsa (<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/">Free Music Archive</a>)</li>
<li>“Draw the Sky” by Paul Keane (licensed through <a href="https://taketones.com/">TakeTones</a>)</li>
<li>"Last Dance" by Jahzzar (<a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/">Free Music Archive</a>)</li>
<li>“Happy Trails (To You)” by <a href="https://www.ridersinthesky.com/">the Riders in the Sky</a> (used with artist’s permission)</li>
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