The Jordan Harbinger Show 419: David Shimer | 100 Years of Covert Election Interference
Oct 20, 2020
David Shimer, a historian and author of "Rigged," dives into 100 years of covert electoral interference, primarily focusing on Russia's role in undermining democracies. He discusses how polarization makes America vulnerable to foreign subversion. Shimer emphasizes the importance of bipartisan awareness and uniting against these threats to election integrity. He also explores psychological tactics used in disinformation campaigns and suggests countermeasures the U.S. can employ to defend democratic processes against ongoing attacks.
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Election Interference: A Bipartisan Issue
- Covert electoral interference is often wrongly perceived as partisan due to its association with the 2016 election.
- Russia's goal is to undermine democratic processes, not to support specific candidates.
KGB General Interview
- David Shimer interviewed former KGB General Oleg Kalugin about Soviet election interference.
- Kalugin revealed how the Soviets exploited America's diversity to create internal divisions.
History of Election Interference
- Widespread, strategic electoral interference began in 1919 with Lenin's Communist International.
- The U.S. started interfering in elections in 1948, initially in Italy, as a response to Soviet actions.
