The former Trump adviser started toying around with the conspiracy theory publicly on his show in October 2020, describing QAnon as “the elephant in the room” and claiming it “at least appears directionally to be correct.”Īfter QAnon adherents and other Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6, Bannon attempted to distance himself from the conspiracy theory by labeling it an “FBI psyop.”ĭespite this attempt to distance himself, Bannon has grown increasingly supportive of the conspiracy theory, defending it from scrutiny.
According to ProPublica, Apple Podcasts has declined to comment on why the company continues to list Bannon’s show while it seemingly violates its terms of service against “harmful or objectionable content.” Streaming platforms that host the show – including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and ViacomCBS’ PlutoTV – are dispensing a program closely connected to the dangerous QAnon conspiracy theory.Īpple Podcasts has delisted dangerous conspiracy theory content in the past, including Alex Jones' Infowars. With its conspiratorial nature, calls for revolution and violence, and overwhelming number of QAnon-connected guests and co-hosts, the podcast mirrors other QAnon programming.īannon’s podcast is broadcast by Real America’s Voice, a far-right news site that also has a history of propagating QAnon content.
Update (11/23/21): This piece has been updated with additional examplesįormer Trump adviser Steve Bannon’s podcast, War Room: Pandemic, is a deceptive showcase for the QAnon conspiracy theory.