More on the political left are embracing conspiracy theories

NPR | By Tyler Bartlam,

Patrick Jarenwattananon, Scott Detrow

Published April 27, 2026 at 4:38 PM EDT

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Slate staff writer Molly Olmstead about conspiracy theories from the political left following the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.

Politics & Government

Tyler Bartlam

Patrick Jarenwattananon

Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow is the weekend host of All Things Considered, and a co-host of the Consider This podcast. In this role Detrow contributes to the weekday All Things Considered broadcasts, and regularly hosts NPR's live special coverage of major news stories.

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More on the political left are embracing conspiracy theories

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