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Useful Idiots? How Right-Wing Influencers Got $ to Spread Russian Propaganda

On with Kara Swisher

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Tactics of Division: Russian Influence in Social Media

This chapter examines the manipulation tactics used by Russian influencers across the political spectrum to create societal division and advance their agenda. It highlights Telegram's role in disseminating disinformation, the implications of legal changes regarding harmful content, and the challenges of managing misinformation on social media. The discussion underscores the importance of bipartisan awareness and action against foreign interference in U.S. elections, while also reflecting on the evolving landscape of online discourse.

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