Fever Dreams

Senate Candidate Admits to Fabricating Sex Trafficking Story

Ryan Dark White, who ran for Congress as “Jon McGreevey,” took pictures of a child he said was being trafficked. It was a campaign stunt, he now admits.

Kelly Weill

FEVER DREAMS

Behind the Campaign to Whitewash Texas Shooter’s Extremism

It’s the final episode of Fever Dreams—but the influence wielded by conspiracy theorists only seems to be growing.

The Daily Beast

FEVER DREAMS

The Knives Are Out For Right-Wing Shock Jock Steven Crowder

Even conservative outlets are coming after Steven Crowder, the outlandish right-wing radio host who was outed this week for allegedly exposing his genitals repeatedly to employees.

The Daily Beast

MESSY

Steven Crowder’s ‘Extortion’ War With Candace Owens Blows Up

The right-wing media personality accused rivals of trying to extort him over his separation. They say that’s ‘bullshit.’

Kelly Weill

FEVER DREAMS

What Are Tucker’s Flunkies Going to Do Now?

On this week’s Fever Dreams, a look at the ecosystem of grifters and gadflies who made a living appearing on Tucker Carlson’s Fox News show—and what comes next for them.

The Daily Beast

FEVER DREAMS

Let’s Be Blunt: Legal Weed is Driving Right-Wingers Mad

This week Fever Dreams hosts Kelly Weill and Will Sommer examine a classic style of right-wing outrage—which never seems to back itself up with evidence.

The Daily Beast