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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
Department Of Defense
Voice Of America
Influence Operations
U.S. Foreign Disinformation Policy
NATO
East Germany
Soviet Union
Misinformation
Pravda Network
Iran
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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Iran’s digital influence campaigns didn’t start with the current war, and they won’t stop when it ends, says “Jane,” an analyst from the intelligence firm Graphika who asked us not to use her real name. In fact, last year’s 12-Day War and the curren... more

Iran is winning the meme war. It may seem like a silly metric, but it cuts to the quick of the nature of conflict. Iranian use of AI generated Lego-movies has shown the power and potential for new technology to reshape the modern battlefield—especia... more

Telegram, the Russian-built social media platform, played a critical role in the Kremlin’s ability to make its case about the war in Ukraine. But Anna Varfolomeeva of the Cognitive Security Institute notes changes in the relationship between the Kre... more

"His" name is Danny Bones. He's a far-right, AI-generated persona who raps about England, tradition, and the assault on what he values by immigrants, the deep state, and journalists, among others. Effie Webb broke the story for the Bureau of Investi... more

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Recent Guests

David Gilbert
Reporter at WIRED covering disinformation, online extremism
WIRED
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
Reuters
Episode: "Freedom is Coming" with Reuters' Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk
Humeyra Pamuk
White House Correspondent at Reuters
Reuters
Episode: "Freedom is Coming" with Reuters' Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk
Sofia Rubinson
Senior Editor on Reality Check at News Guard
News Guard
Episode: Disinformation and the War with Iran with Sofia Rubinson and Isis Blachez
J.J. Green
National Security Correspondent at WTOP and author
WTOP
Episode: The Noise War with J.J. Green
Steven Feldstein
Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in the Democracy, Conflict and Governance program
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: The New Era of Digital Repression with Steven Feldstein & Shreya Joshi

Hosts

Jim Ludes
Host from the Pell Center at Salve Regina University and associated with The Active Measures Newsletter Podcast.
Mark Jacobson
Senior Fellow at the Pell Center, engaging in critical discussions on political communication and influence.

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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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Iran's Lego War with David Gilbert
Q: What's next for these AI-driven campaigns, and how far could the technology go?
The guests discuss the potential for networks of AI bots, autonomous engagement across platforms, and vast networks of fake news sites that could undermine trust online, signaling a difficult future for distinguishing real from synthetic content.
Iran's Lego War with David Gilbert
Q: David, could you expand on that a bit? Is explosive media state run, directed, aligned or genuinely independent?
Gilbert explains that while explosive media claims independence as activist groups of young Iranians, the content is clearly in sync with Iranian messaging and enjoys tacit approval from the government, though it may operate with some degree of autonomy.
Iran's Lego War with David Gilbert
Q: Let's talk a little bit about your reporting. For folks who haven't seen it yet, do you want to just give a quick 30,000 foot overview?
David Gilbert describes a range of Iranian online influence campaigns, focusing on AI-generated Lego videos that mock Trump and spread to Western audiences, noting their rapid production, apparent alignment with state messaging, and use of Western cultural cues to maximize reach and emotional impact.
AI-Generated Personas in Politics with Effie Webb
Q: Effie, for our listeners, can you walk us through how this thing actually works? How do you go from nothing to being an AI rapper with songs and a persona that could influence people?
There is a menu of AI tools that anyone can use to generate songs and personas quickly, but Danny Bones stands out because the content is higher quality and more carefully crafted; distribution happens across social media and even Spotify, which allows monetization and rapid reach, supported by the Node Project and related organizations that coordinate production and dissemination.
"Freedom is Coming" with Reuters' Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk
Q: How do the involve­ments of US tech firms and potential alignment with European far-right groups influence this policy push?
The discussion suggests a close coupling between political objectives and corporate interests, where protecting American tech firms from fines and shaping political narratives in Europe are interconnected, potentially influencing policy outcomes and alliances.

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Content centers around political warfare, influence operations, and information campaigns, focusing on recent global trends and historical precedents. Noteworthy discussions often include the rise of digital repression, misinformation tactics in various spheres such as sports fandom, and the geopolitical ramifications of intervention strategies. The podcast draws in a diverse array of guests with expertise in foreign policy, journalism, and technology, providing listeners with a rich understanding of how information shapes political realities today. Its unique blend of historical analysis with current events elevates the discussion beyond mere political commentary, aiming to equip listeners with insights into the complex interplay between i... more

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