Podcast: The Case for National Service with Scott Reich
Historian Scott Reich makes the case that the idea of national service may be one way to repair our fractured democracy.
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Exclusive: Peter Thiel’s Least Secret Network Is Just One Small Part of a Global Influence Machine
Dialog has been cast as Peter Thiel’s ‘secret society,’ but the invitation-only network is only part of much more significant Thiel-backed power web which draws far less attention.
Podcast: The Power of Predictions with Carissa Véliz
Predictions are everywhere these days. Philosopher Carissa Véliz says they're more about power than knowledge.
The Anatomy of an Influence Operation
The popular podcast Diary of a CEO has become a hit, but most people don't know it is part of a sophisticated influence network.
New Podcast: Crypto Is Interested in You
Avoiding crypto isn't enough — it needs to be actively countered and regulated to avoid widespread societal and political harms. This is the message that emerged from my conversation with crypto experts Molly White and Tonantzin Carmona.
Trump Administration Set to Launch New UFO Information Offensive
The Trump administration is leaning into UFO mythology. But many analysts believe the launch of a new government-sanctioned website about “aliens” is another wave of information warfare designed to distract and divide.
The Unraveling of Donald Trump
Donald Trump has seemingly permanently fractured the fragile coalition that brought him into power. Is MAGA effectively dead?