Post-Truth
Unresolved Productions
America's history, distorted. A nation built on stories - some true, some rewritten, some entirely false.
For centuries, America has wrestled with the truth—shaping, distorting, and, at times, outright fabricating it to fit political agendas, fuel wars, and create heroes. But in the digital age, where misinformation spreads faster than ever, the very concept of truth itself is unraveling. Post-Truth (formerly Hoax) is a deep dive into the history of deception in America, from the founding myths that shaped the nation to the modern forces that have turned fact into fiction. Each episode dissects a moment in history where the signal was lost, truth was distorted, and reality became negotiable.
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For centuries, America has wrestled with the truth—shaping, distorting, and, at times, outright fabricating it to fit political agendas, fuel wars, and create heroes. But in the digital age, where misinformation spreads faster than ever, the very concept of truth itself is unraveling. Post-Truth (formerly Hoax) is a deep dive into the history of deception in America, from the founding myths that shaped the nation to the modern forces that have turned fact into fiction. Each episode dissects a moment in history where the signal was lost, truth was distorted, and reality became negotiable.
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Threatin
Post-Truth
11/18/18 • 71 min
In the summer of 2018, three musicians - guitarist Joe Prunera, bassist Gavin Carney, and drummer Dane Davis - responded to audition requests from a Los Angeles talent agency. All three ended up joining an up-and-coming band named Threatin...
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The Con Queen of Hollywood
Post-Truth
04/19/20 • 30 min
This is an episode of my other podcast, Unresolved, which is dealing with Hoax-like material this week. While I'm not quite ready to start the new season of Hoax, I can confirm that it is coming soon, and hopefully this will help tide you over until then.
Learn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.me
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Kevin Hart
Post-Truth
05/06/18 • 45 min
On February 1st, 2008, Fernley High School student Kevin Hart held an assembly in his school's gymnasium. Kevin, the school's star football player, seemed to be the area's first major collegiate recruit. In this assembly, Kevin made the public decision to attend the University of California-Berkeley.
Unfortunately for everyone involved, there was no scholarship offer from Cal... or any other school. And Kevin was well-aware of that.
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Unfortunately for everyone involved, there was no scholarship offer from Cal... or any other school. And Kevin was well-aware of that.
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Church Of Bleach
Post-Truth
04/22/18 • 62 min
In 2010, the Genesis II Church Of Health And Healing originated from southern California. Since then, the Church has grown to include thousands of members, all of whom tout their "sacrament" - a chemical named MMS - as the cure to all of humanity's ails. They say that it will cure cancer, AIDS, malaria, Alzhimer's, and even Autism. However, others have a name for this chemical solution: bleach.
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The Hack Crash
Post-Truth
04/08/18 • 33 min
On April 23rd, 2013, the Associated Press tweeted out the following: "Breaking: Two Explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is injured." The tweet - which was a lie, perpetrated by a hacker - was 100% false. However, that did not stop the stock market from plunging, showing that a single tweet could be worth upwards of $136 billion...
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Jimmy's World
Post-Truth
04/01/18 • 65 min
In the September 28th, 1980 issue of the Washington Post, readers were greeted by the horrifying artwork of a story titled "Jimmy's World." The story had the subtitle "8-Year-Old Heroin Addict Lives for a Fix." Needless to say, this story made same waves throughout the nation. Over the next six months, the author of the piece - a 26-year-old reporter named Janet Cooke - found herself at the center of one of the largest journalism scandals of all-time...
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Sidd Finch
Post-Truth
04/01/18 • 34 min
In the final week of March 1985, an article from "Sports Illustrated" began to circulate through the media. Written by noted journalist George Plimpton, the article detailed a 28-year old New York Mets pitching prospect, who could allegedly throw the baseball more than 168 miles-per-hour. When the truth was finally discovered, April Fool's Day had come and gone...
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The Persian Princess
Post-Truth
04/01/18 • 31 min
At the turn of the millennium, a mummy was found in Karachi, Pakistan. It was being sold on the black market, and appeared to be the daughter of Xerxes - the Persian King of Kings. However, when scientists began to conduct tests to determine the validity of the mummy, they discovered a wide-ranging mystery that endures to this day...
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Introduction
Post-Truth
03/01/18 • 5 min
What is a hoax? It is often used alongside phrases such as "conspiracy theory" or "urban legend," but a hoax is a purposeful deception meant to fool several people.
This podcast will dive into a select number of infamous hoaxes, exploring not only the people involved, but the consequences that followed.
To learn more, you can follow the podcast on the following social media links:
https://www.facebook.com/hoaxpod
https://www.twitter.com/hoaxpod
Podcast logo/image courtesy of Jaak Horn
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/post-truth--3266826/support.
This podcast will dive into a select number of infamous hoaxes, exploring not only the people involved, but the consequences that followed.
To learn more, you can follow the podcast on the following social media links:
https://www.facebook.com/hoaxpod
https://www.twitter.com/hoaxpod
Podcast logo/image courtesy of Jaak Horn
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/post-truth--3266826/support.
New Berlin
Post-Truth
09/23/18 • 39 min
In the final months of 2008, one of the largest scandals in Wisconsin state history unfolded in the small town of New Berlin...
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FAQ
How many episodes does Post-Truth have?
Post-Truth currently has 20 episodes available.
What topics does Post-Truth cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Post-Truth?
The episode title 'The Con Queen of Hollywood' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Post-Truth?
The average episode length on Post-Truth is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of Post-Truth released?
Episodes of Post-Truth are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Post-Truth?
The first episode of Post-Truth was released on Mar 1, 2018.
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