Did a few decades ago. As other scholars have noted historians of medieval early modern europe used to view witchcraft and witch hunting as marginal aspects of the societies as they studied. Then they began to realize. That witch hunts revealed great insights into the cultures of the time. So similarly, a growing number of. Historians are realizing that an understanding of the history of Conspiracy Theory is central to understanding the current american political moment. Now, thats not to say that. The study of the history of american theory is new. In the 1960s, richard hofstadter, his landmark essay on the paranoid style in american politics, which was term for Conspiracy Theory. And historians like david bryant davis, gordon wood and Bernard Bailyn soon followed by showing the significance of conspiracies thinking in the American Revolution in early republic. Then, in the 1980s, Michael Rogan brilliantly in ronald reagan, the movie that what he called a counter tradition was, as he
brief weather window, but not for long. that dry spell for many today, replaced by wetter weather over the weekend particularly tomorrow, then showers follow, some of the wettest weather perhaps wales and the southwest. that s where the met office have won it out for further concerns for flooding but ahead of that at least we ve had drier weather, hazy sunshine for the rest of the day but it time the rain is gathering, light and patchy to start with but you can see waiting in the wings something more significant. it s still relatively mild, average is around 6 7 this time of year and temperatures won t drop below much of that tonight but the rain, once it arrives, its stock for 6 10 hours. it looks set to clear from northern ireland later in the night, temperatures dip back to 7 degrees but for most it sits a mild night and rather grey and dreary start to our saturday. it might be a while before the rain reaches the far south east and east anglia but for most of us if it s no
The European Court ofjustice decides that the taxi hailing app, uber, should legally be considered a transport company. It means that the firm should be subjected to tighter eu regulation in the countries in which it operates. And we are spending more on ourFurry Friends operates. And we are spending more on our Furry Friends at christmas than ever before, with clothes and toys for pets. Good morning. Its wednesday 20th december. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The metropolitan police is launching a review of all current sex offence investigations, after the collapse of a second rape case in a week. The prosecutions were halted because of the late disclosure of evidence. Scotland yard confirmed the same officer was involved in both investigations. In the last hour, the metropolitan police have said around 30 cases that are about to go to trial will be reviewed with the crown prosecution service. I think it is important to draw a distinction between the two reviews. The
Biggest victim in his death. Thousands pay tribute to him in an emotional service. Johnny depp under fire, and a golden rule of golf broken and you wont believe who is behind the wheel today. From nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savanna guthrie we thank you for joining us. As a golfer, im gasping over lets get to the battle over the Health Care Bill from Senate Republicans. It keeps the basic structure of the Affordable Care act, obamacare, that republicans have railed against, but there are sweeping changes. Including the elimination of the mandate that required people to buy insurance. It deepens the cuts to medicaid and it defunds planned parenthood. A vote could come as early as next week but republicans leaders have work to do. President trump is voicing his support, several gop senators say they will oppose the bill as it stands. Top medical groups are weighing in, finding fault with the plan. The American Academy of pediatrics claims certain cuts will hurt children.
College student in an emotional service. Those stories plus a cosby juror speaks out. Johnny depp under fire. And a golden rule of golf broken. You wont believe who is behind the wheel today, friday, june 23rd, 2017. From nbc news, this is today, with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on this friday morning. We thank you for joining us. As a golfer, im gasping over the last story. But ill save my outrage for later. President trump is probably thinking, its my golf course, ill drive if i want to. Lets start with the battle over the Health Care Bill from Senate Republicans. It keeps the basic structure of the Affordable Care act, obamacare, that republicans have railed against, but there are sweeping changes. Including the elimination of the mandate that required people to buy insurance. It deepens the cuts to medicaid and it defunds planned parenthood. Whats ahead . A vote could come as early as next w