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Bonus: The Lab Leak Goes Mainstream

If Books Could Kill by Michael Hobbes & Peter Shamshiri

Jun 5, 202581:09Society & Culture

By popular demand we are releasing last month's Patreon bonus episode on the main feed! We chart the transformation of the lab leak from an unfounded theory promoted by right-wing cranks to an unfounded theory promo...

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Bonus: The Lab Leak Goes Mainstream is an episode from If Books Could Kill by Michael Hobbes & Peter Shamshiri. By popular demand we are releasing last month's Patreon bonus episode on the main feed! We chart the transformation of the...

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Published Jun 5, 2025, 81:09 long, audio available.

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By popular demand we are releasing last month's Patreon bonus episode on the main feed! We chart the transformation of the lab leak from an unfounded theory promoted by right-wing cranks to an unfounded theory promoted by liberal journalists. Where to find us: Peter's newsletter Peter's other podcast, 5-4 Mike's other podcast, Maintenance Phase Thanks to Mindseye for our theme song!

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Published Jun 5, 2025 and 81:09 long