The Pizzagate Panic: When Conspiracy Turned Violent

In this episode the hosts explore the Pizzagate conspiracy that emerged during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, tracing its spread through hacked emails, social media, and fake news. They discuss how false claims linked a Washington, D.C. pizzeria to a child trafficking ring, the harassment and threats faced by staff and nearby businesses, and the armed attack and later arson that the restaurant suffered. The episode examines how misinformation, doxxing, and fringe communities amplified the myth and the tragic consequences that followed.