Death by Conspiracy? Podcast
Gary Matthews became increasingly entranced by conspiracy theories about the pandemic - until he caught Covid and died. BBC disinformation reporter Marianna Spring investigates.
Episodes to download
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10. Light and Dark
Mon 21 Feb 2022
10/10 What does the story of Gary Matthews tell us about the world now?
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9. The Conspiracist Mindset
Mon 21 Feb 2022
9/10 Debunking stereotypes about those who fall for conspiracy theories.
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6. Tristan's Quest
Mon 21 Feb 2022
6/10 Seeking to understand what happened, Gary’s cousin returns to Shrewsbury.
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5. Reflections in the Glass
Mon 21 Feb 2022
5/10 After Gary’s death, the information battle heats up.
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4. Charlie
Mon 21 Feb 2022
4/10 Marianna meets the man who ran the Facebook group Gary was in before he died.
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What happened to Gary Matthews?
Wed 16 Feb 2022
Gary Matthews was drawn to conspiracies about Covid - until he caught the virus, and died
