Conspiracy Theories
SovCits are fighting the law, but the law's winning
More people are using 'SovCit' arguments in court, engaging in so-called 'paper terrorism' Audio
Bonus episode: Ballot box
How the 2023 election campaign is being shaped by the surge in misinformation. Audio
How to not join a cult
Anke Richter is an expert on cults and how they form. Over the summer she's holding seminars at music festivals to warn people about how these groups start and the warning signs. She talks to Jesse. Audio
Complaints about antivax lawyer unresolved after 18 months
People who have complained about the conduct of lawyer Sue Grey and the spread of Covid disinformation say months on they are still waiting for their concerns to be addressed, while Sue Grey continues… Video, Audio
Bonus Episode: Abby Howells: The Extended Discussion
Titanic Bonus Episode! You wanted more from comedian/Titanic expert Abby Howells - and now you've got it. Audio
Episode 06: The Old Switch-a-Roo
Carlo pulls all the tantalising pieces of the story together to present a compelling alternative narrative of what really happened to Titanic.Tim wonders: Is Carlo out of his mind?
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Episode 05: The Wake of Titanic
Two large-scale official inquiries took place immediately after the Titanic's sinking. Carlo and Tim discuss what the inquiries revealed to the public and what they concealed.
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Episode 04: She Was Not Alone
Over 1500 souls perished the night the ship calling itself "Titanic" sank. But could they have been rescued?
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Episode 02: Meet The Sister
If the Titanic didn't sink, which ship did? Carlo and Tim uncover a tale of jealousy, greed, villainy - and, possibly, nonsense.
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Episode 01: Titanic - The Sinkable Ship
An 'unsinkable' ship is somehow felled by an iceberg on its maiden voyage.
Is everything as it seems? Or is Carlo full of it?
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Candidates for council: How much do we know about them?
It's local election season - but how much do we really know about the candidates standing for council? Audio
Media zero in on candidates from the fringes
A notorious white supremacist hit the headlines this week by seeking a spot on his local school board. Amid reports of a shortage of candidates for some local bodies, media have begun probing the… Audio
Did Titanic Sink?
Comedians Tim Batt and Carlo Ritchie consider a question so daft that no one ever asked it: Did Titanic Sink?
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Living in the age of disinformation
From "alternative facts" to the most outlandish fringe conspiracy theories - we're now living in the age of disinformation. We all became familiar with Russian groups using Facebook to spread fake… Audio
Mediawatch for 14 November 2021
The risks of reporting displays of discontent - and amplifying aggro; experts denigrated by conspiracists - and radio hosts; all journalists are climate reporters now. Audio
Misinformation in pandemic Aotearoa
Conspiracy theories and the people who believe in them have been a constant source of fascination during the last few years. But it can be easy to dismiss the people who end up in these worlds. Audio
Ministry moves against Covid-19 conspiracy teacher
The Education Ministry has reacted swiftly after a senior teacher sent Covid-19 conspiracy theories to at least 40 principals and teachers.
The man emailed a PDF including various allegations and… Video, Audio
David Farrier on the conspiracy downfall of Lonely Lingerie
New Zealand fashion label Lonely Lingerie has been worn by Hollywood stars and its expensive creations have developed a cult following in fashion circles. But now the couple behind Lonely seem to have… Audio
The Darker Parts of The Internet
We're joined by journalist David Farrier who chat's about the challenges faced by journalism in 2020 and the deep, dark corners of the internet he visits as part of his work. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: social media & misinformation
Hayden Donnell from the Mediawatch team has his eye on how the media are going about covering conspiracy theories. He also looks at how social media is working in the run up to the 2020 election. Audio
