SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: History professor examines history and rise of conspiracies

How QAnon came to be, and why it’s still here

Rose Vega and Gavin Rock
February 25, 2021

On this edition of State Hornet: Spotlight, podcast staffers Rose Vega and Gavin Rock talk with Sacramento State history professor Joseph Palermo.

Palermo, who has done research and writing on Watergate and 1950s politics, discusses the history and recent rise of conspiracy theories like QAnon and how politicians use them for personal and party gain.

Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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About the Writers

Rose Vega, podcast staff

Rose Vega is on The State Hornet’s podcast staff. Before joining The State Hornet, she served as editor-in-chief for the Sac City Express. Majoring in journalism, Rose hopes to continue reporting after graduating and get into more investigative journalism.

Gavin Rock, podcast staff

Gavin Rock joined The State Hornet as a politics beat writer in spring 2020 and is now on the podcast staff. Before writing for The State Hornet, Gavin was the sports editor at Diablo Valley College's student newspaper, The Inquirer. He is also a member of Sacramento State's Society of Professional Journalists.