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Asha Rangappa

CAFE contributor, senior lecturer at Yale''s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, and former FBI special agent specializing in national security and intelligence.

Top 5 podcasts with Asha Rangappa

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19 snips
Sep 19, 2023 • 46min

Ep2. Who Referees Cyberspace?

Exploring the challenges of regulating cyberspace and the impact of social media on conflicts. Former FBI Agent and War Correspondent share insights on the existential cyber-war. Discusses the need for global cooperation and regulations to combat disinformation and cyber threats.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 52min

Purging the Effects of Trumpism: Law Enforcement (Recorded Live at the Texas Tribune Festival)

Former FBI assistant director Frank Figliuzzi and national security expert Juliette Kayyem, along with former FBI special agent Asha Rangappa and former federal prosecutor Elie Honig, discuss the degradation of political and legal institutions, decline in trust in law enforcement, challenges in the Trump era, and the effectiveness of the FBI in prosecuting federal statutes. They also touch on unsolved murders on the nation's highways and the importance of enhancing the flavor of whiskey with water.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 9min

What's the Deal with TikTok? (with Asha Rangappa)

Asha Rangappa, a former FBI special agent and national security expert, dives into the controversies surrounding TikTok. She discusses how the app's data practices raise serious national security concerns, particularly regarding potential access by the Chinese government. The conversation highlights bipartisan efforts to ban TikTok in the U.S. and ongoing lawsuits over child privacy and mental health issues. Asha also draws parallels between TikTok's manipulation tactics and past foreign influence operations, spotlighting the critical need for data privacy in our digital age.
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Sep 9, 2024 • 35min

Episode 90 | Conservative influencers in DoJ’s Russian propaganda indictment: Victims or Accomplices?

Asha Rangappa, a national security law professor, and Renato Mariotti, a former federal prosecutor, explore the recent indictment of two Russian nationals for their role in a U.S. disinformation campaign. They dissect the implications for conservative influencers like Tim Pool and Dave Rubin, caught in the web of foreign funding. The discussion navigates the challenges between influence and victimhood, highlights the blurred lines of accountability, and critiques the GOP's alignment with Russian narratives, revealing the far-reaching impact on American politics.
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Aug 26, 2024 • 23min

The Daily Blast: Raging Trump Privately Reveals It: He Knows He’s In Danger of Losing

Asha Rangappa, a global affairs expert and author, dives into Donald Trump's apparent anxiety over his campaign's vulnerabilities. She highlights his acknowledgment of Kamala Harris's rising influence and the narrative shifts that challenge his dominance. The conversation also contrasts fear-based politics with hopeful movements, emphasizing the psychological dynamics at play. Additionally, Asha discusses how Trump's authoritarian tendencies may ultimately lead to his self-sabotage in the swing states, painting a vivid picture of the current political landscape.