Conspiracy Nation part 1: The COVID conspiracy pipeline
Aug 14, 2025 •
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia – like many countries – saw protesters take the streets.
They weren’t just protesting lockdowns, they were rallying around a tangle of fears and conspiracies.
Those threads fused into a broader worldview that pulled people down a pipeline and built a small industry of influencers.
Today, Conspiracy Nation authors Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson on the conspiracy pipeline: how it works, who benefits, and where it’s heading now.
This is part one of a two-part series.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Conspiracy Nation part 1: The COVID conspiracy pipeline
1638 • Aug 14, 2025
Conspiracy Nation part 1: The COVID conspiracy pipeline
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia – like many countries – saw protesters take the streets.
They weren’t just protesting lockdowns, they were rallying around a tangle of fears and conspiracies.
Those threads fused into a broader worldview that pulled people down a pipeline and built a small industry of influencers.
Today, Conspiracy Nation authors Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson on the conspiracy pipeline: how it works, who benefits, and where it’s heading now.
This is part one of a two-part series.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Authors of Conspiracy Nation, Cam Wilson and Ariel Bogle
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