conspiracy

How Conspiracy Theories Gain Their Power | Ash Meets Naomi Klein

In Doppelganger, Naomi Klein takes a journey into the uncanny world of anti-vaxxer conspiracy theory and far right propaganda. As she goes through the looking glass, she discovers dark forces bent on warping our politics in their image. What starts as a story of mistaken identity with her namesake Naomi Wolf, soon becomes a parable […]

ACFM

Microdose: Fantasy and Conspiracy With Wu Ming 1

Did a ’90s literary prank inspire the Capitol riots? The author of Q explores the universal appeal of conspiracies.

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The Moral Crisis in Corporate Britain. Aaron Bastani Meets Dave Ward.

Amidst a grave cost of living crisis, bosses in The Royal Mail, BT and others are imposing pay increases on their employees way below inflation. Aaron Bastani speaks to CWU General Secretary Dave Ward about corporate greed, the shadowy world of CEOs and how he plans to coordinate direct action beyond his union’s particular dispute.

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What Does Keir Starmer Actually Believe? Aaron Bastani Meets Oliver Eagleton

Is he a managerial Machiavelli? A moral crusader? Or just an opportunist with a decent haircut? Aaron Bastani talks to Oliver Eagleton about the Labour leader.

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Something Sinister Is Happening in the Labour Party. Aaron Bastani Meets Len McCluskey

Known for his steadfast support of Jeremy Corbyn whilst heading up the biggest private sector union in the country, Len McCluskey has a uniquely intimate knowledge of both Labour Party politics and the organised labour movement.

Opinion

The Cosmic Right Is on the Rise in the UK. The Left Must Fight It With Reason

Keir Milburn

ACFM

#ACFM Trip 12: The Cosmic Right

The crew discuss the rise of conspiratorial thinking within New Age, spiritual and ‘wellness’ communities, and the implications this has for the left.

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