Technology correspondent Adam Satariano discusses Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, and its rapid expansion. They explore Musk's dominance in satellite internet communication with over 8,000 active satellites and the geopolitical consequences. The podcast also covers the role of Starlink in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the challenges faced by the company, and its impact on internet connectivity in geopolitical hotspots.

Adam Satariano, a technology reporter for The New York Times, shares insights on the controversial messaging app Telegram. Pavel Durov, its founder, discusses his arrest in France and the app's evolution from a messaging tool to a haven for extremists. They explore Telegram’s unique model which promotes free speech but raises concerns over criminal use. Satariano highlights the platform's dual identity, revealing its troubling role in illicit activities and the ongoing ideological battle between freedom and accountability.

On December 15, the New York Times published an article that detailed an investigation conducted by three of its reporters into how Russian state media uses American right wing and Chinese media to portray the ongoing war in Ukraine to Russian citizens. The investigation utilized thousands of leaked emails from correspondence within a Russian state media agency and with Russian security services, to uncover how the Kremlin crafts its narratives and spreads disinformation to its people. To unpack the findings of the investigation and their implications, Lawfare associate editor Katherine Pompilio sat down with the journalists that conducted the investigation: Paul Mozur, a New York Times correspondent focused on technology and geopolitics in Asia; Adam Satariano, a New York Times technology correspondent focused on digital policy; and Aaron Krolik, an interactive news journalist and developer also at the Times. They discussed how they conducted their investigation, Russia's propaganda machine that they describe as the country's greatest wartime success, the limits of the disinformation campaign, and more.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.