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#210 - Nina Jankowicz - Russian Election Meddling & Fake News

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Guest: Nina Jankowicz

Notable books mentioned: How to Lose the Information War by Nina Jankiewicz, Russia fake news and the future of conflict, Les Miserables, Nothing is true and everything is possible by Peter Pomerantsev

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#210 - Nina Jankowicz - Russian Election Meddling & Fake News mentions How to Lose the Information War by Nina Jankiewicz, Russia fake news and the future of conflict, Les Miserables, and Nothing is true and everything is possible by Peter Pomerantsev with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Guest: Nina Jankowicz

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Nina Jankowicz is a writer and an analyst for Central and Eastern Europe. Expect to learn whether Russia are meddling in our elections, why Moscow cares, how the predecessor to BLM was controlled by a Russian agency, how Russia recruits local citizens to be vehicles for misinformation, the impact of bot farms and much more...

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How to Lose the Information War

Nina Jankiewicz

Best for journalists and those interested in information warfareOften cited around information warfare relevance

“Nina mentions sending copies of her book to friends and journalists in Moscow, implying its relevance to the discussion on information warfare.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: information warfare relevance

For: journalists and those interested in information warfare

Key quote: “Nina mentions sending copies of her book to friends and journalists in Moscow.”

Nina highlights the importance of her book in the context of information warfare. By sending copies to friends and journalists in Moscow, she underscores its significance in current discussions.

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Russia fake news and the future of conflict

Best for Individuals interested in political science and media studiesOften cited around disinformation and democracy

“The speaker discusses a tiff with their publisher about the subtitle of the book, which they pushed back against, indicating a focus on disinformation rather than just fake news.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: disinformation and democracy

For: Individuals interested in political science and media studies

Key quote: “That's because I read the book.”

The host discusses the complexities of disinformation tactics employed by various countries, particularly Russia, and how these tactics exploit societal divisions. The mention of the book highlights the nuanced understanding required to grasp the impact of fake news on modern conflict and democracy.

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Les Miserables

Best for political activists and scholarsOften cited around disinformation and democracy

“The mention of a musical theater show tunes flash mob that involved singing Les Miserables in front of the White House as part of a protest.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: disinformation and democracy

For: political activists and scholars

Key quote: “it's about pulling at the fabric of society on the sides so that it rips down the middle.”

The host mentions 'Les Miserables' in the context of a flash mob event that was influenced by Russian disinformation tactics. This example illustrates how domestic disinformation can intertwine with foreign interference, impacting political activism in the U.S.

ASIN: 045141943X

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Nothing is true and everything is possible

Peter Pomerantsev

Best for Listeners interested in media studies and political influenceOften cited around Russian media influence

“Peter Pomerantsev's book discusses his experiences as a TV producer in Russia during the 90s, highlighting the slickly produced media and propaganda of that era.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Russian media influence

For: Listeners interested in media studies and political influence

Key quote: “If you are interested in this, I would recommend Peter Pomerantsev's book. Nothing is true and everything is possible.”

The host mentions Peter Pomerantsev's book to highlight the complexities of media production in Russia during the 90s. The book provides insights into how slickly produced content can manipulate perceptions, especially in the context of race and activism.

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Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook

Gary Vaynerchuk

Best for Marketers and social media strategistsOften cited around social media advertising strategies

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: social media advertising strategies

For: Marketers and social media strategists

Key quote: “It also seems like they've read Gary Vaynerchuk's Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook, where it's like, oh, I just keep on giving you some of this.”

The host mentions Gary Vaynerchuk's book to highlight the contrast between effective and ineffective social media content. They suggest that the poorly produced content discussed seems to misunderstand the principles outlined in Vaynerchuk's work.

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Circus

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“In a Soviet film class, the speaker watched a movie called Circus, which features an American circus performer in Russia who has a black baby, and the ending shows acceptance from the audience.”

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