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The Active Measures Newsletter Podcast

The Pell Center at Salve Regina University
Disinformation
Russia
China
Ukraine
Artificial Intelligence
Social Media
Political Warfare
Cold War
United States
Iran
Department Of Defense
Voice Of America
Influence Operations
U.S. Foreign Disinformation Policy
NATO
East Germany
Soviet Union
Misinformation
Pravda Network
Cognitive Warfare

From the Pell Center at Salve Regina University and the creators of the Active Measures Newsletter, a weekly dive into the latest trends in political warfare, influence, and information campaigns.

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Recent Guests

Martina Guzmán
Reporter in Detroit, Michigan; founder of Verdad
Verdad
Episode: Tracking Foreign Language Disinformation with Martina Guzmán
Alan Jagolinzer
Professor of Financial Accounting, Vice Dean for Programs and Co-Director, Cambridge Center for Financial Reporting and Accountability
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Episode: Disinformation, Accountability and Democracy with Alan Jagolinzer
Darren Linvill
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Episode: Storm-1516 and the Hungarian Election with Darren Linvill
David Gilbert
Reporter at WIRED covering disinformation, online extremism
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Episode: Iran's Lego War with David Gilbert
Anna Varfolomeeva
Strategic communications analyst specializing in Russian information operations
Head of Communications, Cognitive Security Institute
Episode: Russia, Telegram, and Indications of Growing Disconent with Anna Varfolomeeva
Effie Webb
AI reporter at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism
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Episode: AI-Generated Personas in Politics with Effie Webb
Melissa Goldin
News Verification Reporter at the Associated Press
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Episode: "Well, Actually. . . ." News Verification with the AP's Melissa Goldin
Simon Lewis
Foreign Policy Correspondent at Reuters
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Hosts

Jim Ludes
Host of The Active Measures Newsletter Podcast
Mark Jacobson
Co-host/Host; Senior Fellow at the Pell Center

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
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    I had found certain parts of this "The Active Measures Newsletter Podcast" to had been interesting, informative, and enjoyable. I also wished it had been better off without vulgar (or profane) language (the non-OK parts of it).

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The show is valuable for understanding complex information warfare topics and regulatory angles.
Some critique language use and wish for more accessible phrasing.
Listeners appreciate evidence-driven discussions and expert insights into disinformation.

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#101
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#166
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Tracking Foreign Language Disinformation with Martina Guzmán
Q: What are some notable patterns you've observed as you've monitored these broadcasts over time?
Disinformation now shows greater cross-border dialogue, with domestic and international sources mirroring each other's tactics and topics, and a stronger emphasis on culture-war issues like vaccines, LGBTQ rights, and gender identity to polarize audiences.
Tracking Foreign Language Disinformation with Martina Guzmán
Q: How do you determine what counts as disinformation versus legitimate discourse?
The system compares detected content against a library of credible, fact-based outlets and relies on those correlations to label material as disinformation or a conspiracy theory, then translates the results for users.
Tracking Foreign Language Disinformation with Martina Guzmán
Q: Martina, tell us about Verdad—what it is and how it works in broad terms.
Verdad is an AI-driven tool that records 24/7 Spanish-language radio broadcasts in battleground states, identifies mis- and disinformation, translates it into English for journalists, and allows users to filter by state, station, or theme to study how narratives spread.
Disinformation, Accountability and Democracy with Alan Jagolinzer
Q: Jim, how did a professor of financial accounting come to be deeply enmeshed in disinformation and democracy?
Alan explains that financial reporting centers on information integrity in markets, and fraud psychology translates to disinformation as a preparatory act for harm; his background helps reframe disinformation as an accountability and governance issue rather than a pure speech problem.
Storm-1516 and the Hungarian Election with Darren Linvill
Q: What are the main goals you're seeing with these individual campaigns beyond simply influencing a single election?
The goal is undermining Ukraine and specific political actors while spreading doubt and reinforcing narratives that undermine trust in government and democracy, with effects on public discourse and policy willingness.

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A close look at disinformation, democracy, and information warfare through expert interviews and rigorous analysis. Episodes span state-backed campaigns, platform incentives, AI-generated personas, and regulatory dynamics across the US and Europe, with guests ranging from university researchers to investigative journalists. The show often breaks down complex operations into narrative workflows, highlighting how misinformation is monetized, amplified, and contested, while exploring practical countermeasures, governance ideas, and the evolving media landscape. Noteworthy angles include cross-disciplinary approaches to defending democracy, the role of regulation like the Digital Services Act, and historical parallels that illuminate modern inf... more

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