Following up from the article The Hotspur Press: What It Reveals About the Spread of Conspiracy Theories, the team talk about why there was a rush of conspiracy theories in the aftermath of the Hotspur Press fire. Adam suggests that it could be because people are feeling disenfranchised with our voting system which has led to distrust with our decision makers.
The Northern Rose Podcast Ep.7: The Hotspur Press Fire, Conspiracies & Disenfranchisement
In this episode the team talk about Manchester's loss of the Hotspur Press and how the city's people have reacted to it.
Jul 01, 2025

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