Chatter: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality, with Renée DiResta
The Lawfare Podcast
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Influence Operations in the 2016 Elections: Tactics and Consequences
The chapter delves into the analysis of Russian influence operations during the 2016 elections, focusing on how they activated existing American identity groups and manipulated issues like veteran benefits and anti-Muslim sentiment. It discusses specific persuasion campaigns targeting the Republican primary and the Syrian war, including the tactics used by Russian trolls. The conversation also explores the impact of misinformation spreading to mainstream platforms like Twitter and the challenge institutions face in understanding and responding to social media dynamics.
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