Next Up with Mark Halperin
Next Up with Mark Halperin
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From Paul McCartney to Trump, Why Death Conspiracy Theories Make Mere Mortals Larger Than Life

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September 4, 2025

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Mark Halperin explains why death conspiracies, from Paul McCartney in 1969 to Donald Trump today, thrive despite public evidence. He shows how these rumors turn ordinary figures into larger-than-life symbols, amplified by media and political anxieties.

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