Anna Merlin comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2020 to July 2026.
Anna Merlin and the Republic of Lies Conspiracy Book
Author Anna Merlin's book "Republic of Lies" is discussed for its thesis on the rise of conspiracy theories in American politics. The book suggests a pipeline where "fringe" ideas move from sites like InfoWars to Fox News and eventually to the President. The hosts mock the mainstream media's focus on "right-wing" conspiracies while ignoring similar behavior on the left.
Anna Merlin, Republic of Lies and Conspiracy Theories
Author Anna Merlin discusses her book "Republic of Lies," which tracks the rise of conspiracy theories from fringe sites like InfoWars to Fox News and the presidency. She argues that state-backed disinformation aims to make objective truth feel unknowable. The hosts mock the framing that only "right-wing" conspiracies exist.
Author Anna Merlin discusses the rise of conspiracy theories in her book Republic of Lies, tracing the path of misinformation from fringe sites like InfoWars to Fox News and the presidency. The discussion includes the theory that state-backed disinformation from Russia aims to make objective truth appear unknowable.
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