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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
European Union
Pravda Network

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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In the realm of disinformation and political warfare, few operations stand out as prominently as Operation Cornflakes. This unique campaign, launched during World War II, aimed to exploit the German postal system to disseminate black propaganda. In t... more

The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, was more than a formal announcement of separation from Britain, it was a masterful piece of propaganda. By articulating grievances and affirming universal rights, it sought to unify the coloni... more

We started noticing it in 2024: an inside-outside game in which American political actors seed divisive issues that are then exploited from abroad. But there are also internationally fueled narratives that often spur domestic voices. We've described... more

Some look at the U.S. elections in 2016 and 2020 and see issues of partisan contention. Sean M. Wiswesser--a national security professional with 30 years of experience in intelligence, foreign service, and defense--sees an outright attack on America... more

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Recent Guests

Sopo Gelava
Associate Director for Research at the Digital Forensics Research Lab
Digital Forensics Research Lab
Episode: The Bulgarian Elections with Sopo Gelava
Sean Wiswesser
Veteran national security professional, former CIA officer, author
Author of Tradecraft, Tactics and Dirty Tricks
Episode: Active Measures with Sean M. Wiswesser
Katie Kedian
Visiting Associate Professor at GW Law, expert in national security law
George Washington University Law School
Episode: Fighting Disinformation and Protecting the Constitution with Katie Kedian
Tim Roemer
Former US Ambassador to India and former Congressman (D-IN)
Issue One, Reformers Caucus
Episode: CISA Dismantled with Former U.S. Representatives Tim Roemer and Reid Ribble
Reid Ribble
Former Congressman (R-WI)
Issue One, Reformers Caucus
Episode: CISA Dismantled with Former U.S. Representatives Tim Roemer and Reid Ribble
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
University of Cambridge Judge Business School
Episode: Disinformation, Accountability and Democracy with Alan Jagolinzer
Darren Linvill
Co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University
Clemson University
Episode: Storm-1516 and the Hungarian Election with Darren Linvill
David Gilbert
Reporter at WIRED covering disinformation, online extremism
WIRED
Episode: Iran's Lego War with David Gilbert

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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The Bulgarian Elections with Sopo Gelava
Q: What was the Romanian scenario, and how did it feed into the anti-EU messaging in Bulgaria?
The Romanian scenario referred to a constitutional move in Romania where election results were annulled amid alleged Russian interference, and it was used domestically and abroad to warn that Bulgarians could vote in a way that would trigger EU retaliation, thereby intensifying fear and distrust of EU processes.
The Bulgarian Elections with Sopo Gelava
Q: Could you recap what happened in the Bulgarian elections and the general information environment before the vote?
The Bulgarian elections occurred on April 19, with the incumbent dynamics shaped by both domestic discourses and foreign influence narratives, including attempts to frame EU mechanisms as interference and to blur lines between authentic domestic debate and manipulated content.
CISA Dismantled with Former U.S. Representatives Tim Roemer and Reid Ribble
Q: Tim, what is the single most important thing Congress can do today on these issues?
Embrace Article 1 powers, fully fund and staff CISA with a permanent director, and work across party lines on national security to protect our country.
CISA Dismantled with Former U.S. Representatives Tim Roemer and Reid Ribble
Q: Tim, just to follow up on that, what is your current assessment of the threat environment when it comes to cyber and malign influence?
The threat is real and multi-faceted, involving aging but critical infrastructure, foreign cyber operations, and the need for a robust, bipartisan approach to defend our infrastructure and election integrity.
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.

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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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