Why should we consider women specifically when thinking about the conspiracy theories that haunt and shape American politics? Noelle Cook, author of The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging, joins us to discuss the women who stormed the Capitol on January 6 and the conspiracy theories they believe. What are some of the most prominent conspiracy theories January 6 women insurrectionists believe? How do conspiracy theories function like a religion? How are conspiracy theory communities a reaction to the problems facing the world? And, what can be done about the massive problem of political conspiracy theories today?

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