Episode #10: Intro to Lies - Russia's Firehose of Falsehoods (Disinformation Part One)

Propaganda Loves You: The Mechanics of DisinformationIn this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' hosts Kodie, Arthur, and Joe delve into the origins and operational strategies behind global disinformation campaigns. Starting with the Soviet Union's creation of the term 'disinformation,' the episode explores Russia's extensive use of disinformation tactics, especially during the 2016 U.S. election, through the Internet Research Agency. The discussion covers how disinformation spreads across multiple channels, targets specific groups, and aims to destabilize societies by fomenting division and distrust. The hosts provide insights into methodology, the psychological impact of propaganda, and strategies for maintaining digital literacy in an era of information warfare.00:00 Introduction to Propaganda Loves You00:37 Global Disinformation War Overview00:46 Fact-Checking Game Introduction01:08 Challenges with AI Fact-Checking02:49 Results of Fact-Checking Episode 910:39 Weekly Updates and Personal Stories16:11 How We Met and Started the Show19:22 Listener Statistics and Show Growth22:30 Research Methods and AI Use33:22 The Clean Classroom: No Protests, No Debates33:58 Introduction to Disinformation Episodes35:14 Understanding Misinformation vs. Disinformation38:40 The Origins of Disinformation: Soviet Era to Cold War42:09 Modern Russian Disinformation Tactics50:53 The Internet Research Agency and 2016 US Elections56:36 Impact and Reach of Russian Trolls01:03:22 Real-World Consequences: Organized Protests01:14:27 Concluding Thoughts on Russian Disinformation01:23:09 Final Remarks and Call to ActionResources referenced during this podcast - https://epthinktank.eu/2018/02/12/kremlin-trolls-in-the-us-presidential-election/https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Operation-Secondary-Infektion_English.pdfhttps://bsky.app/profile/50501eugeneor.bsky.social/post/3lp5l2depic26