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Mobeen Azhar and guests delve into Kanye West's early music career, from his upbringing and near-fatal accident to becoming a Grammy-winning solo artist. They discuss his transition to political activism and the controversies surrounding him. The podcast explores Kanye's evolution from hit-maker to a divisive figure, reflecting on his impact on music, culture, and society.

Disinformation experts discuss the term's overuse in political discourse, cautioning against hyping its effects. They delve into the risks of exaggerating disinformation, which aids propagandists and diminishes trust. Topics include scaling back alarmist narratives on foreign disinformation, navigating exaggerated influence operation claims, and the impact of social media disinformation on public trust. The conversation explores historical instances of hacking, digital authoritarianism, foreign aid to Ukraine, and nuances of reporting on potentially foreign-originated information.