We chat to Cam Smith about conspiracy influencers on Facebook and how they’re amassing huge followings and organising protests in plain sight. They’re using live streaming to get around censorship and building a home grown network of influence.

Cam produces Yeah Nah Pasaran! on 3CR in Melbourne and co-hosts the Hypothetical Institute podcast.

[Aired Saturday 10:30 AM 30th May 2020]

For more information on Australia’s cooked conspiracy cultures:

Josh Taylor, The Guardian: Why are Australians smashing their TVs? And what does it have to do with 5G and coronavirus? 

Erin Gallagher, OneZero: Facebook Groups and Youtube enabled viral spread of ‘Plandemic’ misinformation

Rebecca Lewis, Data & Society: Alternative Influence: Broadcasting the reactionary right on Youtube