

September 4th, 2024: China Targets US Voters, Deadly Missile Strikes, & CCP Espionage in NY
Sep 4, 2024
Chinese government-backed trolls are ramping up their influence on U.S. voters, stirring division with fake social media accounts ahead of the 2024 elections. Meanwhile, Ukraine faced a tragic missile strike, resulting in over 50 casualties at a military facility. In New York, a Chinese agent infiltrated state government, raising alarms about foreign influence. Lastly, in a bizarre twist, Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro declared an early Christmas to distract from the country's dire economic situation and ongoing opposition suppression.
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Intro
00:00 • 7min
Challenges of Misinformation and Recent Global Conflicts
06:57 • 2min
Deadly Missile Strikes Hit Eastern Ukraine Military Site
09:04 • 2min
Geopolitical Maneuvering and Domestic Intrigue
11:19 • 5min
Venezuelan Dictatorship: Early Christmas and Shifting Blame
16:13 • 3min