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Conspiracy theories across borders, third-culture kids, cannabis drinks in Canada

The WorldAugust 8, 2018
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is shown in a black, zip-up shirt with several people behind him in Dallas, Texas, 2013.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in Dallas, Texas, 2013.

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In this episode:

Conspiracy theories across borders
Alex Jones and tech takedowns
Looking at race relations from the Ukraine to the US
Third-culture kids
Move over gummy bears. Soon, you can drink weed in Canada.
Dollar beers
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Marco Werman

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