Jul 24, 2026
Persuasion Episode 44: Common Sense for Conspiracy Theories

An Ounce of Persuasion: A fast-chat episode with Erin Straza and Hannah Anderson discussing conspiracy theories and how social media fuels them. Although not immediately discernible, what we share online has consequences, shaping thoughts and opinions—that’s why some common sense is needed when those juicy stories cross our feeds.
Links from the show:
The Washington Post
An hour-by-hour look at how a conspiracy theory becomes ‘truth’ on Facebook
Theme music by Maiden Name.













