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The Active Measures Newsletter Podcast

The Pell Center at Salve Regina University
Disinformation
China
Russia
Ukraine
Voice Of America
U.S. Foreign Disinformation Policy
Pravda Network
Social Media
LA Protests
Cold War
Minnesota
Political Violence
Vladimir Putin
Ballymena
Cognitive Warfare
Russian Government
Disinformation Campaigns
Chinese Government
Pell Center
Greenland

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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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
Shreya Joshi
Junior 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
Shawn Eib
Senior Manager, Special Investigations and Development at Alethea
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Episode: Inauthentic 'Fan Pages' with Shawn Eib and Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson
Technical Investigator at Alethea
Alethea
Episode: Inauthentic 'Fan Pages' with Shawn Eib and Eric Nelson
Karen-Anna Eggen
Senior Researcher and Head of Program for Ukraine and Full-Spectrum Threats
Norwegian Institute for Defense Studies
Episode: Migrant Warfare with Karen-Anna Eggen & Jyri Lavikainen
Jyri Lavikainen
Research Fellow
Finnish Institute of International Affairs
Episode: Migrant Warfare with Karen-Anna Eggen & Jyri Lavikainen
Gregg Amore
Rhode Island Secretary of State and a leader on efforts to protect elections from foreign malign influence.
Rhode Island Government
Episode: Protecting America's Elections with RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore
Janis Sarts
Director of the NATO Strategic Communications Center of Excellence
NATO
Episode: Alliance Strategic Communications with Janis Sarts
L. Gordon Crovitz
Former publisher of The Wall Street Journal and co-CEO of NewsGuard
NewsGuard
Episode: A Matter of Trust with L. Gordon Crovitz

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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The content is regarded as interesting and informative, but some listeners wish for a reduction in vulgar language.

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The Voice of America Silenced
Q: Can you speak to the tension regarding Voice of America's independence?
The tension arises from political pressures that can lead to compromises in journalistic integrity, impacting how VOA is perceived both domestically and internationally.
The Voice of America Silenced
Q: What should our partners in Europe and Asia do to counter the surge of disinformation?
They need to step up their game in media efforts and counter disinformation, enhancing existing networks and developing new strategies.
The Voice of America Silenced
Q: What's at stake with the loss of broadcasting capability here in 2025?
The loss could mean that disinformation fills the gap where independent media should exist, ultimately harming democratic principles and leaving communities vulnerable to foreign narratives.
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Q: What can we do about this?
They advised that users should be cautious about the outputs from AI models, particularly regarding breaking news.
LLM Grooming
Q: Can these LLMs filter out this content?
The guests suggested that a long-term solution involves blacklisting Pravda domains, but new domains are constantly emerging and may also require constant human monitoring.

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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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