Mike Rothschild
Mike Rothschild is a writer who specializes in researching and debunking conspiracy theories and fringe beliefs. He also writes about politics, history, and breaking news.
Were there baby dinosaurs on Noah’s Ark? New House Speaker Mike Johnson worked for organization that pushes extreme creationist claims
Johnson sued the government on behalf of a life-sized creation of Noah’s Ark.
On Oct 26, 2023 by Mike Rothschild
Is Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s relationship a ploy to push new COVID boosters? Conspiracy theorists think so
Or is it just PR?
On Sep 28, 2023 by Mike Rothschild
Trump soaring, Pfizer plummeting: Behind the claims Biden is planning a big new COVID crackdown
Alex Jones has led the charge.
On Aug 23, 2023 by Mike Rothschild
Currency revaluation scams have found a new home on Etsy
The money is being sold through a collectible loophole.
On Jul 6, 2023 by Mike Rothschild
Welcome to America’s new, digital Satanic Panic
America is frequently gripped over fears of Satan.
On Mar 21, 2023 by Mike Rothschild
Capitol rioters were motivated by QAnon’s conspiracies—but did they actually believe in it?
Many Capitol rioters mocked the movement in their Jan. 6 Committee depositions.
On Jan 17, 2023 by Mike Rothschild
Cars rented by the Secret Service caught fire—accusations of assassination attempts soon followed
The cars in questions were recalled for fire risk.
On Dec 1, 2022 by Mike Rothschild
QAnon’s plans to seize control of the 2024 election failed spectacularly
Voters put America first by rejecting America First.
On Nov 17, 2022 by Mike Rothschild
Why Resistance Twitter still wants to dig up Ivana Trump’s grave
It is a perfect storm for an unceasing conspiracy.
On Sep 14, 2022 by Mike Rothschild
QAnon is back—what could that mean?
And why now?
On Jun 27, 2022 by Mike Rothschild
TikTokers’ new conspiratorial obsession with elites being reptiles has a long, sordid past
It’s an old conspiracy on a new platform.
On May 27, 2022 by Mike Rothschild
Conspiracy theorists prey on scared parents to push monstrous accusations as baby formula shortage intensifies
Baby formula shortages are real. Conspiracies are not.
On May 13, 2022 by Mike Rothschild
Why a conspiracy over recent food processing plant fires exploded so quickly
Given the current climate, it’s no wonder people latched on.
On May 2, 2022 by Mike Rothschild
Bill Gates now owns more farmland than anyone in the U.S.—conspiracy theorists want to know why
It’s a lot of land.
On Apr 21, 2022 by Mike Rothschild
Even conspiratorial currency speculators aren’t buying a Russian ruble revalue
It’s not the next the Iraqi dinar
On Mar 24, 2022 by Mike Rothschild
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