The surprising role of conspiracy theories in the American Revolution

By — Frank Carlson Frank Carlson By — Sarah Clune Hartman Sarah Clune Hartman Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-surprising-role-of-conspiracy-theories-in-the-american-revolution Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Conspiracy theories may seem like a modern phenomenon, but they've been a part of America's story since the nation's founding. On Judy Woodruff's "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast, she speaks with journalist and author Jesse Walker about the surprising role conspiracy thinking played during the American Revolution. Listen to this Segment By — Frank Carlson Frank Carlson Frank Carlson is the Senior Coordinating Producer for America at a Crossroads. He's been making video at the NewsHour since 2010. @frankncarlson By — Sarah Clune Hartman Sarah Clune Hartman