

Renee DiResta
Associate research professor at George Towns McCourt School of Public Policy. She recently wrote about the Russia investigations for the website Lawfare.
Top 10 podcasts with Renee DiResta
Ranked by the Snipd community

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Dec 21, 2023 • 47min
How Will AI Affect the 2024 Elections? with Renee DiResta and Carl Miller
Renee DiResta and Carl Miller discuss the risks AI poses to elections. They explore deep fakes, combating hate speech and misinformation, accessing data for analysis, and the need for transparency from platforms. Implementing digital morality blockouts and circuit breakers is suggested to reduce negative engagement.

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Jan 6, 2025 • 57min
Studying online bad behavior was hard. It's going to get harder in Trump 2.0
Renee DiResta, an academic and researcher specializing in online abuse and disinformation at Georgetown, dives deep into the evolving landscape of online speech and moderation. She shares insights on the challenges researchers face, likening current threats to McCarthyism. The discussion uncovers the implications of diminished moderation on public discourse, particularly leading into the 2024 Election. DiResta also highlights how foreign interference and the rise of peer-to-peer misinformation complicate trust in online platforms amidst heated political dynamics.

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Jul 15, 2025 • 37min
Enragement Equals Engagement
Join vaccine advocate Renee DiResta, author of 'Invisible Rulers,' and New York Times reporter Shira Frankel, co-author of 'An Ugly Truth,' as they dive into the alarming impact of social media on public health and misinformation. They discuss the vaccine debate escalating online and how algorithms create echo chambers that amplify division. The conversation highlights the mechanisms of Facebook's early engagement strategies and the real-world consequences of misinformation, especially concerning the Rohingya community in Myanmar. This insightful dialogue examines our digital age's challenges and responsibilities.

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Aug 8, 2025 • 10min
Investigating the Russia investigations. What's left to learn?
Renee DiResta, an Associate Research Professor at Georgetown's McCourt School of Public Policy and a contributor to Lawfare, dives into the ongoing narrative surrounding Russian interference in the 2016 election. She discusses how recent allegations from the Trump administration attempt to reshape the understanding of CIA assessments, claiming a deliberate misinformation campaign by the Obama administration. DiResta also clarifies the distinctions between Russian influence and collusion, emphasizing the bipartisan conclusions reached in previous investigations.

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Dec 4, 2024 • 57min
Studying online bad behavior was hard. It's going to get harder in Trump 2.0
Renee DiResta, an academic and researcher at Georgetown, specializes in online abuse and disinformation. She shares her experiences with harassment while studying the 'Stop the Steal' movement. The conversation highlights the rising challenges of content moderation as political dynamics shift, especially with Trump back in the spotlight. DiResta warns of a chilling effect on research and the importance of transparency in combating misinformation. She also humorously reflects on what not to do when appearing on popular podcasts.

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Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 41min
1054: Renee DiResta | The Puppet Masters of Public Opinion
Renee DiResta, an expert on disinformation and author of *Invisible Rulers*, discusses how online platforms have altered public discourse. She highlights 'audience capture', where creators amplify extreme views for engagement. DiResta also explains the tactics of 'flooding the zone' to confuse truths and introduces the 'Liar's dividend', a tool for denying reality. She emphasizes the need for improved media literacy as a defense against misinformation, urging listeners to verify sources and recognize propaganda techniques in an era dominated by social media.

Oct 9, 2024 • 50min
Election Propaganda: Part 2: Modern propaganda efforts.
Nina Jankowicz, Co-Founder and CEO of the American Sunlight Project and author of "How to Lose the Information War," joins Scott Small, Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Tidal Cyber, and Renee DiResta, former Technical Research Manager at Stanford's Internet Observatory. They dive into the nuances of modern election propaganda, exploring tactics used by nation-states like Russia to sow discord. They discuss the implications of disinformation campaigns on elections, the importance of recognizing these dynamics, and strategies for safeguarding electoral integrity.

Jan 12, 2022 • 1h 4min
Stanford Internet Observatory's Renee DiResta on Virality, Information, and Trust on the Internet
In this insightful discussion, Renee DiResta, a technical research manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory and a contributor for WIRED and The Atlantic, dives into the complex world of digital trust and viral misinformation. She explores how social media algorithms can shape public perception, especially regarding vaccines, and the regulatory challenges posed by automated accounts. DiResta also discusses innovative ideas like 'circuit breakers' to combat misinformation and the urgent need for diverse voices in a fragmented media landscape.

Aug 15, 2025 • 37min
NTK: Why Team Trump is Trying to Bury the Truth About Russian Election Interference Again
Renee DiResta, an associate research professor at Georgetown and author of 'Invisible Rulers', joins to dissect the ongoing distortion of the 2016 election narrative by the Trump administration. They delve into the intricate details of Russian election interference and the contrasting political interpretations that emerged. DiResta emphasizes the risks of misinformation, explores connections between the Trump campaign and Russian figures, and warns about the dangers of politicizing intelligence that can undermine public trust and election integrity.

Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 37min
Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Aug. 1
In this lively discussion, former special agent Michael Feinberg, soon-to-be Lawfare Public Service Fellow, joins Renee DiResta, a contributor focused on online propaganda. They tackle the politicization of the Justice Department and issues surrounding judicial integrity during the Trump era. Key topics include the impact of a misconduct complaint against Judge Boasberg and legal battles over immigration and sanctuary cities. The conversation also reflects on the complexities of U.S. attorney appointments and recent agreements between universities and the federal government.