World Aug 19 Russian propaganda finds sympathetic ears among U.S. religious right By Simon Ostrovsky, Katia Patin
World Aug 07 How Russian disinformation campaigns have sought to undermine the Paris Olympics Moscow is making its presence felt during the Paris Games, with groups linked to Russia’s government using online disinformation and state propaganda to spread incendiary claims and attack the host country. By David Klepper, Associated Press
World Jun 09 South Korea blares anti-North Korea propaganda at border in retaliation for trash balloons South Korea on Sunday resumed anti-North Korean propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts in border areas in retaliation for the North sending over 1,000 balloons filled with trash and manure over the last couple of weeks. By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press
Politics Apr 24 Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese disinformation Russia, China and Iran are exploiting recent changes at Twitter to spread disinformation faster and farther. Under new owner Elon Musk, Twitter recently ended its policy of labeling foreign propaganda agencies like RT or Sputnik. By David Klepper, Associated Press
Politics Jul 29 Justice Department charges Russian with using U.S. political groups to spread propaganda The Justice Department says a Russian operative has been charged with using political groups in the United States to advance pro-Russia propaganda. By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Jun 27 Watch 8:12 How inoculating Americans against radicalization can fight domestic terrorism By Zachary Green The January 6th insurrection made clear the increasing dangers of domestic extremism in the U.S. But with social media spreading online disinformation at an alarming rate, how can law enforcement and experts hope to stop the flow of white supremacist… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 6:47 Russia ‘launders’ disinformation by using fake personas, U.S. writers By Nick Schifrin The U.S. intelligence community has made it clear that when it comes to foreign interference in American elections, 2016 was only the beginning. As November approaches, efforts to persuade voters and sow disinformation and mistrust are growing. Nick Schifrin reports… Continue watching
Oct 03 In China’s film industry, the Communist Party is in the director’s chair By Courtney Vinopal Actors who prove effective ambassadors for the People’s Republic may see their careers rise, while those who test Chinese authorities can face negative consequences, even if they are stars. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 5:26 Taking stock of China’s growing power and prosperity When it comes to military, global economy, and global influence, the two most important countries in the world are China and the U.S. And in recent years, both sides of that rivalry have become more combative. For our new series,… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 6:39 In Poland, simmering anti-LGBTQ sentiment boils over into violence By Malcolm Brabant A mob of right-wing Poles has attacked a pride march in the town of Bialystok, one of several areas declaring themselves to be LGBTQ-free. The incident represents the realization of the fears of the U.S. ambassador to Poland, Georgette Mosbacher,… Continue watching