Skeptoid #1039: Chemtrails: Still Haven't Blown Away

About this episode

This episode discusses the persistent belief among Americans that airliners are secretly spraying chemicals for hidden purposes.

The more years go by, the more Americans believe that ordinary airliners are secretly spraying chemicals for some hidden nefarious purpose. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

People in this episode

Host: Brian Dunning

Topics covered

• chemtrails
• conspiracy theories
• aviation
• public perception
• science communication

Keywords

• chemtrails
• conspiracy
• airliners
• chemicals
• public belief

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Skeptoid

Places: America

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