Rephonic
Artwork for Targeted
Disinformation
SBM Offshore
Gaurav Srivastava
Activism
Meals Trust
Whistleblower
Targeted
Chinese Regime
Targeted Smear Campaigns
American Intelligence
Weaponized Information
Russian Oil
False Accusations
Political Vendettas
Corporate Smear Campaigns
Financial Times
Wall Street Journal
Wikipedia
Interpol
Vladimir Putin

Targeted unravels the chilling modern phenomenon of weaponized information and institutional power, spotlighting stories of those who’ve faced coordinated smear campaigns, Interpol red notices and sanctions meant to destroy. Explore untold stories of individuals targeted by false accusations in business, politics and public life – backed by research, evidence and thought-provoking storytelling. Le... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes11Founded6 months ago
Categories
DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Targeted

Latest Episodes

Russian lawyer Pavel Ivlev fled to the United States in 2004 after refusing to fabricate testimony against Mikhail Khodorkovsky during the Russian government’s dismantling of oil giant Yukos Oil Company. Labeled a fugitive and accused of bribery and ... more

In 2019, international political strategist Aron Shaviv was the target of an Interpol Red Notice accusing him of terrorism and involvement in a coup attempt in Montenegro, a claim linked to his work for an opposition party that was challenging a 27-y... more

BBC Russia journalist Amalia Zatari and anthropologist Dr. Arkhipova exposed the identity of a Kremlin supporter that used a false name to snitch on those critical of the war in Ukraine. Amalia’s reporting revealed how this individual’s actions contr... more

Gaurav Srivastava was targeted by a smear campaign accusing him of being a fraud. These accusations were a failed attempt to avert the sanctioning of his former business partner by the UK, EU, and Switzerland for illicit trading in Russian oil. As di... more

Gaurav Srivastava was targeted by a smear campaign accusing him of being a fraud. These accusations were a failed attempt to avert the sanctioning of his former business partner by the UK, EU, and Switzerland for illicit trading in Russian oil. As di... more

Pro-democracy Hong Kong activist Nathan Law discusses the ongoing risks he faces while in exile.

He was the youngest representative in Hong Kong's history and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018. During the Umbrella Movement in 2014, Nat... more

Nobel Peace Prize nominee Nathan Law is one of the brave leaders of Hong Kong’s 2014 “Umbrella Revolution,” who rallied tens of thousands of people in defense of democracy. But even with so many people on his side, he knows that standing up to the Ch... more

British lawyer and whistleblower Jonathan Taylor exposed a $275 million bribery scheme by SBM Offshore, a multinational oil firm, only to become the target of defamation suits, SLAPP tactics, and an Interpol Red Notice. As part of the wider campaign ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host

Recent Guests

Aron Shaviv
Political strategist and founder of Vantage Influence
Vantage Influence
Episode: Aron Shaviv - The Targeting Victim Turned Targeting Expert
Amalia Zatari
BBC journalist focusing on the culture of Russian snitching and retaliation against dissent.
BBC
Episode: Amalia Zatari & Dr. Alexandra Arkhipova - The Story That Unmasked A Serial Targeter
Dr. Alexandra Arkhipova
Social anthropologist researching Russian snitching culture, currently living in exile.
Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Episode: Amalia Zatari & Dr. Alexandra Arkhipova - The Story That Unmasked A Serial Targeter
Gaurav Srivastava
A commodities investor affected by a disinformation campaign.
Episode: Gaurav Srivastava - The Businessman Brought Down By Disinformation (Pt. 2)
Nathan Law
Former Hong Kong legislator and pro-democracy activist living in exile in the UK.
Demosisto
Episode: Nathan Law - The Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Chased Into Exile
Not specified
Activist discussing experiences with targeted campaigns
Episode: How do you defend against an entire government's targeting?
Jonathan Taylor
A successful lawyer in the energy sector turned whistleblower
Formerly of SBM Offshore
Episode: Jonathan Taylor - The Whistleblower Whose Life Was Crushed (Pt. 1)

Host

Zach Abramowitz
Host of the show, Zach Abramowitz is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and writer with expertise in the legal ramifications of targeted misinformation campaigns.

Top True Crime Podcasts

Dateline NBC
Dateline NBCNBC News
Crime Junkie
Crime Junkieaudiochuck
Morbid
MorbidAsh Kelley & Alaina Urquhart
48 Hours
48 HoursCBS News
20/20
20/20ABC News
Bone Valley
Bone ValleyLava for Good Podcasts
The Deck
The Deckaudiochuck

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Pavel Ivlev - The Lawyer Who Refused To Betray His Client
Q: How do you react when you've seen people from the West say nice things about Russia?
I disagree; they are pursuing their own goals, and it's upsetting to see misleading perspectives on the current Russian government.
Pavel Ivlev - The Lawyer Who Refused To Betray His Client
Q: When did you first realize that Yukos Oil might be an unsafe client to work with from the perspective of the Russian government?
I realized that when the top management was taken to jail, specifically when Platon Lebedev was arrested in July 2003.
Aron Shaviv - The Targeting Victim Turned Targeting Expert
Q: Looking back today, what would you advise yourself sitting in Nairobi to do?
He would advise himself to meet the situation head-on, to hold his own press conference and address the accusations aggressively from the start.
Aron Shaviv - The Targeting Victim Turned Targeting Expert
Q: How did you get back home?
After reflecting on his risky situation in Nairobi, Aron decided to take the risk and return home to Israel, where he felt he had support.
Aron Shaviv - The Targeting Victim Turned Targeting Expert
Q: When did you first realize that you were being targeted?
Aron first realized he was being targeted in August 2019 when a special prosecutor in Montenegro announced they were seeking an international arrest warrant against him for terrorism charges related to events in 2016.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Targeted

What is Targeted about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast addresses the complex and alarming issues surrounding weaponized information and the experiences of individuals subjected to targeted smear campaigns. It offers a unique perspective on how institutional powers can wreak havoc on lives through false accusations, highlighting gripping narratives of people from various sectors—including politics, business, and media—who have navigated these treacherous waters. The show features personal accounts and expert insights that shed light on the psychological, social, and economic repercussions of such campaigns, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in the interplay of information, power, and personal resilience.

Where can I find podcast stats for Targeted?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Targeted. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Targeted and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Targeted get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Targeted, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Targeted?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Targeted, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Targeted have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Targeted has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

How many episodes of Targeted are there?

Targeted launched 6 months ago and published 11 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Targeted?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Targeted?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Targeted from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Targeted?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Targeted. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Targeted?

Recent guests on Targeted include:

1. Aron Shaviv
2. Amalia Zatari
3. Dr. Alexandra Arkhipova
4. Gaurav Srivastava
5. Nathan Law
6. Not specified
7. Jonathan Taylor

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days