The Europeans | European news, politics and culture Moldova’s Propaganda Problem
Moldova represents a prime example of social media giants' failure to tackle disinformation in smaller and less wealthy countries — in this case, with hugely dangerous potential consequences. This week we speak to civil society activist Diana Filimon about the propaganda war that Russia has been waging in countries neighbouring Ukraine. We're also talking about Germany's €9 transport experiment, the morality of a lockdown for cats, and scallop discothèques.
You can find out more about Diana's work at Forum Apulum here and read Philip Oltermann's reporting on racism claims against Berlin ticket inspectors here.
This week's Isolation Inspiration: The Truffle Hunters, and the New York Times' reporting on the legacy of Haiti's reparations to enslavers. You can read more about the methods used for the NYT's reporting here and more on reactions to the story here. A video of dancing scallops can be found here.
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02:51 Good Week: Germany's €9 transport experiment
09:40 Bad Week: Walldorf's lockdown for cats
17:12 Interview: Diana Filimon on disinformation in Moldova
33:06 Isolation Inspiration: 'The Truffle Hunters' and the NYT's reporting on Haiti's reparations to enslavers
38:19 Happy Ending: Scallop disco
Producers: Katy Lee and Wojciech Oleksiak, with thanks to Katz Laszlo
Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina
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