It's Raining [Russian] Indictments

Narrativ Live discusses the US Department of Justice's recent indictments against a Russian influence network targeting the 2024 US elections. Notable right-wing influencers Tim Pool and Benny Johnson are implicated in a $10 million operation orchestrated by RT (formerly Russia Today) employees. The DOJ also addresses the Doppelganger campaign, which involved creating fake news websites to spread Russian propaganda. Concurrently, there has been significant global news, including the banning of Elon Musk's social network X in Brazil and the arrest of Telegram's CEO in France. Additionally, breaking news reports highlight a horrendous terrorist attack at a concert hall in Russia claimed by ISIS. The episode delves into the ramifications of these developments and how they shape global narratives. 00:00 Introduction and Breaking News 00:31 Russian Influence Network Exposed 01:23 The Doppelganger Campaign 02:31 Indictments and Seizures 02:53 Elon Musk and Social Media Bans 04:24 Moscow Concert Hall Attack 05:54 ISIS Claims Responsibility 06:09 Benny Johnson's Propaganda 16:08 Tim Pool's Transformation 28:36 Operation Doppelganger Details 29:43 Putin's Election Influence 35:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices