A journalist who has followed the rise of QAnon explains what it is, how it has gained a mainstream following among Republican lawmakers and ordinary citizens, the threat it poses to democracy, and how we can reach those who have embraced the conspiracy and are disseminating its lies.

The genesis --"Ask the Q" -- Q's priests -- Who is Q? -- Plan to save the world -- Viral load -- The wizard of Mattoon -- Those who know can't sleep -- The QAnon kidnappers -- When dad takes the red pill -- The Q caucus -- Baby Q -- Q goes abroad.