The Social Chemist
A podcast that looks into the psychosocial elements that contribute to conspiracy theories and political extremism. Hosted by social worker and conspiracy theory researcher Nelson Perez.
The Social Chemist
The Conspiratorial Right Wing's Protection of Alex Jones
Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was obligated to pay the family members of the Sandy Hook massacre 965 million dollars after the jury ruled that Jones had abused his influence and enabled radical conspiracists to harrassed and send death threats to people like Robbie Parker, Lenny Pozner, and others. Since that ruling, many in the conspiratorial community have changed their understanding of the Sandy Hook conspiracy theory as not being a false flag operation to take away our Second Amendment (Right to Bare Arms) but the first (Freedom of Speech). In this episode, we listen to Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk and assess his take on the ruling against Alex Jones and explore why the Sandy Hook conspiracy theory backfired on Jones.
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References
- Alex Jones Fined 1 Billion Dollars?? With Jack Posobiec - The Charlie Kirk Show | Podcast on Spotify
News Reports
- Alex Jones ordered to pay $965 million for Sandy Hook lies | AP News
- Sandy Hook Shooting: Lucy Richards Gets Prison for Threats | Time
- A Notorious Sandy Hook Tormentor Is Arrested in Florida - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
- Sandy Hook Father Awarded $450,000 In Conspiracy Theorist Suit – Rolling Stone
- Zuckerberg clarifies: ‘I personally find Holocaust denial deeply offensive, and I absolutely didn’t intend to defend the intent of people who deny that.’ - Vox
- Opinion | Alex Jones Picked On the Wrong People - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
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