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Russell Brand And The Conspiracy Grift
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Russell Brand was once considered a "hero of the left," criticizing Fox News and corporate media for their sensational and fear-driven coverage.
Now, he's gone full conspiracy theorist, buddying up with the same right-wingers he used to criticize.
His evolution is a great example of "grift drift" -- how so-called "free thinkers" get pulled towards extremism in order to get views and make money.