Interview • Mike Wendling: Returns To Report On Trump -vs- Harris US Election Drama

We’re thrilled to announce a brand new episode of Some Dare Call It Conspiracy, featuring the return of the insightful and always engaging, Mike Wendling! This episode dives deep into the intricate web of satire, fake news, and the current political landscape. 🍿🎙️


🚀 What's Inside:

The Power of Satire & Fake News: We explore how satire isn’t new to the political scene and discuss a fake story involving Melania Trump, inspired by Rebecca Jones.

Donald Trump’s Public Perception: From Scaramucci’s comments to Trump’s campaign antics, we reflect on Trump’s polarizing impact.

Media Consumption: How political events compare to your favourite drama series, underlining the contrasting opinions that split the nation.

Democratic National Committee Vibes: An optimistic yet cautious Democratic camp looks forward to the upcoming elections.

Close Election Anticipations: Mike Wendling and Neil Sanders weigh in on the potential for a close race and the low likelihood—but significant concern—about post-election unrest.

Kamala Harris’s Candidacy: Will her background influence voters? We explore the complexities and mixed poll results.

The Freedom Theme in Campaigns: Highlighting Kamala Harris’s focus on freedom, particularly around free speech and healthcare.

Republican Strategy Critique: Trump's campaign strategy—or lack thereof—comes under scrutiny.

Ever-Persistent Conspiracy Theories: Mike Wendling traces the roots of American conspiracy theories and evaluates their relevance today.

Disinformation Dilemma: The ethical implications and real-world consequences of spreading fake news, featuring insights from Christopher Blair’s and Rebecca Jones's contrasting motivations.

🔍 Key Conversations:

The ethical ramifications of fabricating stories for satirical purposes.

Observations from both Democratic and Republican Conventions, including the musical acts that set the stage.

The smooth transition from Biden to Harris and its political implications.

The enduring fatigue among voters facing the prospect of yet another Trump-Biden showdown.

How "Dark Brandon" memes and youth engagement are reshaping the political narrative.

Elon Musk’s significant influence on Twitter and its political connotations.

📚 Special Mention: Mike Wendling’s book "The Day of Reckoning" delves into the perpetual crises propagated by conspiracy theorists and far-right factions. Brent Lee and Neil Sanders highly recommend it for anyone wanting to understand the deeper context of our socio-political environment.

💬 Join the Discussion: As always, your thoughts and perspectives are invaluable to us. Don’t hesitate to share your views on this episode, and feel free to reach out with any questions or comments.

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Some Dare Call It Conspiracy is an award-winning podcast that examines conspiracy theories, misinformation, and moral panics — not from the outside, but from the inside.

The show is co-created and hosted by Brent Lee and Neil Sanders, both former insiders in the conspiracy world who spent years immersed in conspiracy belief, alternative media, and grassroots activism before walking away. Their experience gives them first-hand insight into how conspiracy narratives are built, why they feel so convincing, and why leaving those communities can be difficult.

Drawing on lived experience, deep research, and expert interviews — alongside a distinctly British sense of humour — the podcast breaks down conspiracy culture with clarity and bite. Episodes vary in format, but all focus on who benefits when misinformation spreads, how harm is done, and how bad ideas gain influence.

The result is a show that is sceptical without being smug, serious about real-world consequences without losing its edge, and unafraid to call out grift and power where it thrives.

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