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Conspiracy thinking, misinformation & the 2022 election

A cardboard sign with red letter promotes the QAnon conspiracy in front of a green background.
Ted S. Warren
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Associated Press
A sign at a May 2020 protest in Washington state supports the QAnon conspiracy, which has been linked to acts of real-world violence, including the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Ahead of the November election, voters are contending with issues and candidates on the ballot, as well as misinformation, election denialism, and conspiracy theories. This hour, we'll look at how conspiracy thinking affects our democracy, the candidates on the ballot, and our relationships with friends, family and neighbors.

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Broadcast live on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Connor Cyrus was co-host and senior producer of Vermont Edition from 2021-2023.
Matt Smith worked for Vermont Public from 2017 to 2023 as managing editor and senior producer of Vermont Edition.