Conspiracy theories are nothing new. The latest one doing the rounds is that pop princess Taylor Swift - who just won 'Album of the Year' at the Grammy's - is a Pentagon “psyop plant” who will rig both the upcoming Super Bowl and US presidential election. This has led to clashes between “Swifties” and the far right. The Indo Daily explains all. 

Host: Ellen Coyne. Guest: Jenn Gannon 

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Explained: Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl conspiracies 

As Taylor Swift brings her Eras Tour to Ireland, we look at how her fans have made her a global success and created an army of followers - some of which have become a threatening force.  
Host: Ellen Coyne             Guests: John Meagher & Clare Martin

The dark side of Taylor Swift's fandom

The case of missing British teenager Jay Slater has ignited the world of TikTok and Snapchat,  as the search for the 19-year-old enters its second week.
 
Online conspiracies by armchair detectives have added a strange element of virality to the case as TikTok users in their droves are making their way to Tenerife to create popular content for their followers.  
 
Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Fiona Govan and Sophie Peachey 

The strange disappearance of Jay Slater and the grim world of TikTok ‘sleuths’

Jack Chambers has been named as Ireland’s new Finance Minister. At the age of 33, is his appointment unexpected for such a senior role and might it possibly be taking the country one step closer to a general election?

Host: Tabitha Monahan         Guest: Philip Ryan 

Explained: Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl conspiracies

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