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Silicon Curtain

Jonathan Fink
Ukraine
Russia
European Security
U.S. Aid Package
U.S. Defense Policy
European Union
Chassiv Yar
Ukrainian Defense Ministry
Corruption
British Weapons
Kremlin
Georgia
Putin
CIA
Bakhmut
Donetsk Oblast
Kostiantinovka
Russian Orthodox Church
Drones
Artillery

Become a Paid Subscriber: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/siliconcurtain/subscribe A podcast about propaganda, digital disinformation, politics, corruption, hybrid warfare, weaponised conspiracy theories, social echo chambers and digital dystopias. 1984, Authoritarian, Autocracy, Autocrat, Big Brother, Brainwashing, Cold war, Cold war propaganda, Communism, Conflict, Conspiracy theories, C... more

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2026-01-04 | UPDATES #088 | Let’s carve up the world. It’s January 3rd, 2026, and the new year has arrived with the subtlety of guided bomb. In this episode we ask – Caracas today, possibly Taiwan, The Baltics and Greenland tomorrow? The new world di... more

2026-01-05 | UPDATES #089 | Odesa goes dark: Russia’s winter energy war hits Ukraine’s Black Sea lifeline Odesa. It is of course a deliberate use of terror and a war crime, but a core part of Russia’s attritional and psychological strategy. Odesa is ... more

Oleksandr Mykhed is a Ukrainian writer. Until March 2022, he lived in Kyiv; he is now enlisted in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He is the author of nine books; selected essays and excerpts from his books have been translated into ten languages. He has... more

Anders Puck Nielsen is a military analyst and influential YouTuber based in Denmark. He specialises in naval warfare and strategy; in today’s video we are going to be talking about the Ukrainian withdrawal from Kursk, the state of NATO and repetition... more

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Recent Guests

Oleksandr Mykhed
Ukrainian writer and author
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Episode: 918. War is Coming to You - Is it Too Late to Deter Russian in 2026?
Liubov Velychko
Ukrainian investigative journalist specializing in disinformation campaigns.
Episode: 915. How Russia Hacks Narratives to Bend Adversaries to Its Will and Objectives
Christine Khariv
Activist from Kyiv and volunteer fundraiser supporting the Ukrainian army
Episode: 908. Cognitive Warfare Scaling Up - Is Europe Ready for the Consequences?
Jason Jay Smart
Scholar focused on the Putin regime and Russian politics
Episode: 887. Putin Wants War - Why This Invasion is Not Over
Jacob Ward
An American journalist and author with over 20 years of experience covering science and technology.
Episode: 883. What are the Dangers of AI Everyone is Missing? Ceding Our Agency to Algorithms
Marcy Shaw
Working at the Munk School of Global Affairs; specializes in history of literary and political engagement with Marxism and phenomenology
Munk School of Global Affairs
Episode: 872. America is Down - But is it Out? Authoritarian Slide is Accelerating
Dr. Nicholas Wright
A neuroscientist researching the brain, technology, and security at University College London, Georgetown University, and the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.
University College London, Georgetown University, Centre for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: 856. War in Mind - The Neuroscience of Warfare - Is War Russia's Affliction?
Ilya Ponomarev
Former member of the Russian Duma and Ukrainian politician
Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces
Episode: 859. Capturing the Kremlin - Livestream with David DeBatto and Ilya Ponomarev
Ronnie Aptekha
Producer of the film series Kyiv Of Mine
Kyiv Of Mine
Episode: What Are You Afraid of Vova? Putin's Paranoia Grows Rampantly

Host

Jonathan Fink
Co-host of discussions about digital disinformation, politics, and hybrid warfare, emphasizing expert insights on geopolitical issues and propaganda.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 417 ratings
  • Sorry…

    So Jonathan knows his stuff.

    But ….. His speech is insidious, and he keeps revisiting various topics, even though the podcast's frequency suggests he's reporting news.

    (And the speed is also too low)

    Anyway: stick to the news and someone else to read it.

    I've tried a few times now, but I'm giving up.

    All the best though.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HvSRSe
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • I love this podcast

    Jonathan is an amazing podcast host and I often wonder how he can get such great guests- his interviews are always interesting and informative because he covers all the subjects and asks such insightful questions.

    The dedication of him and his wonderful guests is so valuable .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dearmudzart
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Johnathan Finks phantasy land

    An hour of wishful thinking disguised as analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sidney 2025 o1
    Canada4 months ago
  • Love it. Great guests, and often a review of what's in the media ❤️🙏

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Barmynon
    5 months ago
  • One of the best

    Expert level analysis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ToppOtheMorning
    Canada5 months ago

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The podcast receives high marks for its relevance to current global issues, particularly in the context of disinformation and propaganda.
Listeners praise the show for its insightful discussions and expert guests, highlighting the quality of information and analysis provided.

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#183
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#45
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Apple Podcasts
#97
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Apple Podcasts
#123
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#136
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#144
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

912. The Unseen War - Propaganda, Culture, Fear and Trauma - And How to Fight Back!
Q: Do you hold that hope in your heart when you're doing all these activism, activities and needing the energy to keep going?
Roman expresses that it is easier to see good versus evil in the current conflict, stating that people are motivated by the obviousness of the situation to continue fighting.
910. Russian Orthodoxy - It's Pivotal Role in Russian Militarism and Imperialism
Q: What motivates you to actually look at Russian religion and its practice and its institutions?
My interest began around the invasion of February 2022, as my colleagues and I were shocked and realized we had not studied qualitative factors like religion that could impact military morale.
889. Russia Is Hunting Civilians In Kherson - For Intimidation, Sport & Training
Q: What are the goals of the rallies being organized?
The primary goal is to raise awareness of human rights violations happening in Kherson and advocate for support for Ukraine, potentially leading to policy changes that would assist in the war efforts.
889. Russia Is Hunting Civilians In Kherson - For Intimidation, Sport & Training
Q: What is the significance of the ongoing situation in Kherson?
Zarina conveys that the use of drones to target civilians represents a new form of genocide, referred to as 'Human Safari,' which must be recognized and addressed globally.
890. Rewarding Russia's Terrorist Regime by Not Passing Financial Assets to Ukraine
Q: Are you in favor at this point, after all these years of the Europeans, of the EU seizing the Russian assets that immobilize right now?
There is this legal argument called countermeasures, and the legal case has been made for seizure. Seizure sends a very strong message to Russia that there is a price attached to its bad actions.

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2. Liubov Velychko
3. Christine Khariv
4. Jason Jay Smart
5. Jacob Ward
6. Marcy Shaw
7. Dr. Nicholas Wright
8. Ilya Ponomarev

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