Shawn Ryan Show #134 John Gentry - Unpacking the Information War Against the U.S.
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Sep 26, 2024 John Gentry, a former CIA analyst and U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, delves into the evolving landscape of information warfare and propaganda. He highlights historical tactics from the Soviet era, drawing parallels to today’s geopolitical challenges with Russia and China. Gentry critiques the impact of misinformation on public trust and examines the implications of political dynamics within U.S. intelligence agencies. The conversation also touches on corporate dominance in agriculture and its threats to food security, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices.
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Soviet Disinformation Campaign
- The Soviets spread disinformation through various means, including planting stories in foreign newspapers.
- One example was the false claim that the AIDS epidemic originated from the U.S. Defense Department.
Reflexive Control
- Soviet influence operations aimed to be subtle, long-term, and difficult to detect or counter.
- They targeted political liberals, believing them to be more susceptible to manipulation due to their existing sympathies and less critical questioning of sources.
Neo-Marxist Subversion
- Neo-Marxists shifted their focus to social and cultural means of division, targeting five key areas: education, press, law, religion, and family.
- These areas were seen as obstacles to the Marxist revolution, representing independent thought, free information, justice, alternative worldviews, and individual loyalty.
