The Bulwark Podcast

Sasha Issenberg: Politics, Disinformation, and 2024

Mar 13, 2024

Explore how Trump used microtargeting in 2016 to suppress votes, Biden's response to 'Sleepy Joe' in 2020, and the game plan for combating disinformation in the 2024 elections. SashaIssenberg discusses the Lie Detectives, Engagement, and challenges of monitoring disinformation on platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp.

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Microtargeting used to suppress votes, disinfo now dominant subplot in politics

Biden team countered 'Sleepy Joe' and 'Creepy Joe' in 2020, disinfo game plan for 2024

Evolving responses to disinfo threats, tailored strategies crucial in political campaigns

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Introduction

2min

The Intersection of Politics, Disinformation, and Campaign Tactics

17min

Analysis of Persuadable Voters' Perceptions on Joe Biden and Communication Strategies

4min

Analysis of Joe Biden's age and political leadership in the upcoming campaign

3min

Disinformation Strategies and Political Imbalance

8min

Analysis of Democratic Involvement in Biased News and Communications Networks

2min

Challenges of Monitoring Disinformation in Political Campaigns

15min

In 2016, the Trump campaign used microtargeting to suppress the Clinton vote. Since then, digital malfeasance has become the dominant subplot in our politics. How did the Biden team respond to 'Sleepy Joe' and 'Creepy Joe' in 2020, and what's the game plan for viral disinfo in '24? Issenberg joins Tim today.

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By Sasha:
The Lie Detectives
The Engagement

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The Bulwark Podcast

Sasha Issenberg: Politics, Disinformation, and 2024

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Fargo Virtual Assistant Revolutionizes Banking

Political Perspectives on Biden and Trump's Campaign Maneuvers

Exploring 'The Lie Detectives' Book and Disinformation in Politics

Political Responses to Disinformation and Campaign Strategies

Reflections on LGBT Rights Movement and Current Challenges

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