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2020 Conspiracy Theories, Listener Mail, and Jordan Ritter Conn on ‘The Road From Raqqa’

Bryan and David discuss conspiracy theories like QAnon and the Jeffrey Epstein case, and more before Jordan Ritter Conn joins to talk about his new book

By Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Jordan Ritter Conn/Penguin Random House


Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker break down a few recent conspiracy theories, including QAnon, the Jeffrey Epstein case, and one related to Love Connection host Chuck Woolery (1:10). Next, on Listener Mail, they answer the question “What happens when you dream about The Press Box?” (16:50). Then, Ringer staff writer Jordan Ritter Conn joins to discuss his new book, The Road From Raqqa (31:30). Plus: The Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

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