Nothing could be more topical than conspiracy theories, as recent events demonstrate; and in a so-called post-truth world, what role does scepticism have in determining who we trust and what we believe? To discuss these thorny, burning issues, we have assembled a formidable panel: Walkley award winner Ariel Bogle and her co-writer Cam Wilson, authors of Conspiracy Nation (which covers everything from pandemic origin theories to school shootings), and Tracey Kirkland, editor of Age of Doubt, in conversation with fearless media commentator Jan Fran.

About the AuthorsAriel Bogle is a Walkley Award-winning investigations reporter at Guardian Australia, and co-author of ⁠Conspiracy Nation.Cam Wilson is Crikey's Associate Editor, writer of The Sizzle, and co-author of Conspiracy Nation.Tracey Kirkland is a career news journalist, Continuous News Editor for ABC News Channel, and co-editor of Age of Doubt and Pandemedia.

ⓘ True Story Festival info

True Story is a festival of ideas celebrating the best creative non-fiction writing in Australia today. Bringing writers and readers together in Coledale, the festival showcases trusted voices, gripping yarns, and local perspectives that illuminate our world.

CreditsRecorded by Kingsley Reeve

Curated by Caroline Baum, Sarah Nicholson (South Coast Writers Centre) & Genevieve Swart

With thanks to The Illawarra Flame

The South Coast Writers Centre acknowledges the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and we offer our respect to elders past, present and emerging.