The Dark Shining Moment Countercast http://ranieriandco.com en It was the moment the 21st Century began in earnest: In 2016, Russia reached out across the internet and interfered with America’s democracy, setting the conditions that helped propel Donald Trump into the White House. Dark Shining Moment tells the story of the first people to detect Russia’s interference - before that pivotal election. It’s a narrative about how information has been used to create a new reality for the public, for democracies and for the world - kicking off the crisis we’re in today. While the first six episodes titled Dark Shining Moment tells the story of how Russia exploited the internet, The Dark Shining Moment Countercast examines some of the promoted narratives coming out of authoritative regimes. Identifying such disinformation is just part of the puzzle. The Countercast will also explore how democracy can thrive in the digital age because, in the information age, narrative doesn't just inform a society--it shapes the questions that people ask. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/da979952-d5d1-11ee-847a-3b5df1f2b350/image/15f4107953ab7b65952a66b003b742c4.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Dark Shining Moment Countercast http://ranieriandco.com no serial Dark Shining Moment tells the story of how Russia exploited the internet to interfere in America’s 2016 election, The Dark Shining Moment Countercast examines some of the promoted narratives coming out of authoritative regimes, and explores how democracy can thrive in the digital age. Ranieri & Co. It was the moment the 21st Century began in earnest: In 2016, Russia reached out across the internet and interfered with America’s democracy, setting the conditions that helped propel Donald Trump into the White House. Dark Shining Moment tells the story of the first people to detect Russia’s interference - before that pivotal election. It’s a narrative about how information has been used to create a new reality for the public, for democracies and for the world - kicking off the crisis we’re in today. While the first six episodes titled Dark Shining Moment tells the story of how Russia exploited the internet, The Dark Shining Moment Countercast examines some of the promoted narratives coming out of authoritative regimes. Identifying such disinformation is just part of the puzzle. The Countercast will also explore how democracy can thrive in the digital age because, in the information age, narrative doesn't just inform a society--it shapes the questions that people ask. It was the moment the 21st Century began in earnest: In 2016, Russia reached out across the internet and interfered with America’s democracy, setting the conditions that helped propel Donald Trump into the White House.

Dark Shining Moment tells the story of the first people to detect Russia’s interference - before that pivotal election. It’s a narrative about how information has been used to create a new reality for the public, for democracies and for the world - kicking off the crisis we’re in today.

While the first six episodes titled Dark Shining Moment tells the story of how Russia exploited the internet, The Dark Shining Moment Countercast examines some of the promoted narratives coming out of authoritative regimes. Identifying such disinformation is just part of the puzzle. The Countercast will also explore how democracy can thrive in the digital age because, in the information age, narrative doesn't just inform a society--it shapes the questions that people ask.

]]> Ranieri & Co. rob@ranieriandco.com The Kremlin's warping of AI chatbot results with McKenzie Sadeghi http://ranieriandco.com The Pravda network generates over three million articles a year designed to shape the results of AI chatbots created and used in democracies. McKenzie Sadeghi from New York-based Newsguard researched the latest Russian effort to taint Western sources of knowledge and information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 01 Jun 2025 22:25:00 -0000 The Kremlin's warping of AI chatbot results with McKenzie Sadeghi full 2 7 Ranieri & Co. As Western technology evolves, so do Russian efforts to undermine it. The Pravda network generates over three million articles a year designed to shape the results of AI chatbots created and used in democracies. McKenzie Sadeghi from New York-based Newsguard researched the latest Russian effort to taint Western sources of knowledge and information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Pravda network generates over three million articles a year designed to shape the results of AI chatbots created and used in democracies. McKenzie Sadeghi from New York-based Newsguard researched the latest Russian effort to taint Western sources of knowledge and information.

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]]> 1953 no Counterculture in the era of Donald Trump with Pat Thomas The MAGA movement presents itself as anti-establishment, but with Donald Trump as president, it is the establishment. A look back at what counterculture once meant in democratic society - including the lives of Jerry Rubin, Allen Ginsberg and Eldridge Cleaver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0000 Counterculture in the era of Donald Trump with Pat Thomas full 2 6 Ranieri & Co. Today, the right sees itself as anti-establishment. Not so long ago, the counterculture was synonymous with he left. The MAGA movement presents itself as anti-establishment, but with Donald Trump as president, it is the establishment. A look back at what counterculture once meant in democratic society - including the lives of Jerry Rubin, Allen Ginsberg and Eldridge Cleaver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The MAGA movement presents itself as anti-establishment, but with Donald Trump as president, it is the establishment. A look back at what counterculture once meant in democratic society - including the lives of Jerry Rubin, Allen Ginsberg and Eldridge Cleaver.

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]]> 2950 no The China, Russia and U.S. narrative contest in Southeast Asia with Kean Wong In the current stage of emerging great power competition, influence is eveything. When it comes to influencing a targeted society, there are multiple paths: some overt, some more subtle and nuanced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Jan 2025 23:28:58 -0000 The China, Russia and U.S. narrative contest in Southeast Asia with Kean Wong full 2 5 Ranieri & Co. In the current stage of emerging great power competition, influence is eveything. In the current stage of emerging great power competition, influence is eveything. When it comes to influencing a targeted society, there are multiple paths: some overt, some more subtle and nuanced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the current stage of emerging great power competition, influence is eveything. When it comes to influencing a targeted society, there are multiple paths: some overt, some more subtle and nuanced.

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]]> 2502 US Election Proves to be 'World Cup' of Interference with Jed Willard There has been a surge of foreign interference aimed at the US during the presidential campaign between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Foreign powers such as Russia, China, Iran seed bad information into the domesitic information flow of democracies in order to exploit real life emotions, shape perceptions, and where possible, influence outcomes on the ground. Host: Chris Zappone Executive Producers: Rob Ranieri (Ranieri & Co.) & Caroline Winter (PodTalk) Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Space Ambient Sci-Fi” by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay. Guest: Jed Willard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0000 US Election Proves to be 'World Cup' of Interference with Jed Willard full 2 4 Ranieri & Co. There has been a surge of foreign interference aimed at the US during the presidential campaign between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. There has been a surge of foreign interference aimed at the US during the presidential campaign between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Foreign powers such as Russia, China, Iran seed bad information into the domesitic information flow of democracies in order to exploit real life emotions, shape perceptions, and where possible, influence outcomes on the ground. Host: Chris Zappone Executive Producers: Rob Ranieri (Ranieri & Co.) & Caroline Winter (PodTalk) Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Space Ambient Sci-Fi” by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay. Guest: Jed Willard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There has been a surge of foreign interference aimed at the US during the presidential campaign between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Foreign powers such as Russia, China, Iran seed bad information into the domesitic information flow of democracies in order to exploit real life emotions, shape perceptions, and where possible, influence outcomes on the ground.

Host: Chris Zappone

Executive Producers: Rob Ranieri (Ranieri & Co.) & Caroline Winter (PodTalk)

Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Space Ambient Sci-Fi” by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay.

Guest: Jed Willard

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]]> 1733 A Longer View of Russia, Colonialism and the West, with Kyle Wilson Amid the current clash in geopolitical narrative, former Australian diplomat and analyst Kyle Wilson discusses the history and culture of Russia, imperialism and the right to self-determination of smaller countries. Host: Chris Zappone Executive Producers: Rob Ranieri (Ranieri & Co.) & Caroline Winter (PodTalk) Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Space Ambient Sci-Fi” by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay. Guest: Peter Tesch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Oct 2024 02:50:00 -0000 A Longer View of Russia, Colonialism and the West, with Kyle Wilson full 2 3 Ranieri & Co. Amid the current clash in geopolitical narratives, understanding the history and culture of Russia tells us a lot about the present. Ex-diplomat and translator Kyle Wilson shares his story. Host: Chris Zappone. Amid the current clash in geopolitical narrative, former Australian diplomat and analyst Kyle Wilson discusses the history and culture of Russia, imperialism and the right to self-determination of smaller countries. Host: Chris Zappone Executive Producers: Rob Ranieri (Ranieri & Co.) & Caroline Winter (PodTalk) Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Space Ambient Sci-Fi” by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay. Guest: Peter Tesch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amid the current clash in geopolitical narrative, former Australian diplomat and analyst Kyle Wilson discusses the history and culture of Russia, imperialism and the right to self-determination of smaller countries.

Host: Chris Zappone

Executive Producers: Rob Ranieri (Ranieri & Co.) & Caroline Winter (PodTalk)

Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Space Ambient Sci-Fi” by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay.

Guest: Peter Tesch

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]]> 2713 US Blames Russia for Interfering in 2024 Election via RT, Faked News, with Matt Sussex The US Department of Justice reveals an influence campaign run through Russia’s international propaganda arm, RT. The US also seizes 32 internet domains used in the "Doppelganger" disinfo campaign: https://coldwardaily.com/2024/09/23/us-doj-doppelganger-indictment-all-277-pages/ ANU professor Matt Sussex discusses the larger impacts. Host: Chris Zappone Executive Producers: Rob Ranieri (Ranieri & Co.) & Caroline Winter (PodTalk) Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Space Ambient Sci-Fi” by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay. Guest: Matt Sussex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 28 Sep 2024 21:35:00 -0000 US Blames Russia for Interfering in 2024 Election via RT, Faked News, with Matt Sussex full 2 2 Ranieri & Co. Alleged US election year plot by RT to shape views within the US by rightwing pundits. ANU professor Matt Sussex discusses. Host: Chris Zappone The US Department of Justice reveals an influence campaign run through Russia’s international propaganda arm, RT. The US also seizes 32 internet domains used in the "Doppelganger" disinfo campaign: https://coldwardaily.com/2024/09/23/us-doj-doppelganger-indictment-all-277-pages/ ANU professor Matt Sussex discusses the larger impacts. Host: Chris Zappone Executive Producers: Rob Ranieri (Ranieri & Co.) & Caroline Winter (PodTalk) Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Space Ambient Sci-Fi” by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay. Guest: Matt Sussex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The US Department of Justice reveals an influence campaign run through Russia’s international propaganda arm, RT. The US also seizes 32 internet domains used in the "Doppelganger" disinfo campaign: https://coldwardaily.com/2024/09/23/us-doj-doppelganger-indictment-all-277-pages/

ANU professor Matt Sussex discusses the larger impacts.

Host: Chris Zappone

Executive Producers: Rob Ranieri (Ranieri & Co.) & Caroline Winter (PodTalk)

Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Space Ambient Sci-Fi” by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay.

Guest: Matt Sussex

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]]> 1626 US Accuses Russian Media Outlet RT of Covert Activity, with Peter Tesch The US accuses RT, Russia's propaganda outlet, of conducting influence operations, cyber activities, and even fund-raising. Peter Tesch, Australia's former ambassador to Russia, discusses the impact RT has on democracies. Host: Chris Zappone Executive Producers: Rob Ranieri (Ranieri & Co.) & Caroline Winter (PodTalk) Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Space Ambient Sci-Fi” by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay. Guest: Peter Tesch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:51:00 -0000 US Accuses Russian Media Outlet RT of Covert Activity, with Peter Tesch full 2 1 Ranieri & Co. The US blames Russia's propaganda outlet for conducting covert activities. Australia's ex-ambassador to Russia, Peter Tesch, discusses. Host: Chris Zappone The US accuses RT, Russia's propaganda outlet, of conducting influence operations, cyber activities, and even fund-raising. Peter Tesch, Australia's former ambassador to Russia, discusses the impact RT has on democracies. Host: Chris Zappone Executive Producers: Rob Ranieri (Ranieri & Co.) & Caroline Winter (PodTalk) Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Space Ambient Sci-Fi” by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay. Guest: Peter Tesch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The US accuses RT, Russia's propaganda outlet, of conducting influence operations, cyber activities, and even fund-raising. Peter Tesch, Australia's former ambassador to Russia, discusses the impact RT has on democracies.

Host: Chris Zappone

Executive Producers: Rob Ranieri (Ranieri & Co.) & Caroline Winter (PodTalk)

Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Space Ambient Sci-Fi” by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay.

Guest: Peter Tesch

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]]> 1589 Dark Shining Moment Episode 6: The Moment That Never Ends https://www.ranieriandco.com/post/announcing-dark-shining-moment-an-original-podcast-from-ranieri-co After the election, society is altered with many people left angry and distrustful of each other. Russian subversion is aimed against both left and right. Hints about Trump’s collusion with Russia abound, terrifying one half of the country and infuriating the other. Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone Executive Producer: Greg Muller Consulting Producer: Richard Baker Production Manager: Nick Randall Sound Design: Marty Peralta Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records. Special thanks to Taisiya Payne, Jeff Megahan, Slava Grigoriev  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:11:00 -0000 The Moment That Never Ends full 1 6 Ranieri & Co. After the election, society is altered with many people left angry and distrustful of each other. Russian subversion is aimed against both left and right. After the election, society is altered with many people left angry and distrustful of each other. Russian subversion is aimed against both left and right. Hints about Trump’s collusion with Russia abound, terrifying one half of the country and infuriating the other. Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone Executive Producer: Greg Muller Consulting Producer: Richard Baker Production Manager: Nick Randall Sound Design: Marty Peralta Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records. Special thanks to Taisiya Payne, Jeff Megahan, Slava Grigoriev  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After the election, society is altered with many people left angry and distrustful of each other. Russian subversion is aimed against both left and right. Hints about Trump’s collusion with Russia abound, terrifying one half of the country and infuriating the other.

Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone

Executive Producer: Greg Muller

Consulting Producer: Richard Baker

Production Manager: Nick Randall

Sound Design: Marty Peralta

Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records.

Special thanks to Taisiya Payne, Jeff Megahan, Slava Grigoriev 

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]]> 2503 Dark Shining Moment Episode 5: Evil at Scale https://www.ranieriandco.com/post/announcing-dark-shining-moment-an-original-podcast-from-ranieri-co With a shared understanding of the presidential campaign shattered, information chaos reigns. Into the narrative vacuum, fantasies replace realities and Donald Trump is elected president. Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone Executive Producer: Greg Muller Consulting Producer: Richard Baker Production Manager: Nick Randall Sound Design: Marty Peralta Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Evil at Scale full 1 5 Ranieri & Co. With a shared understanding of the presidential campaign shattered, information chaos reigns. With a shared understanding of the presidential campaign shattered, information chaos reigns. Into the narrative vacuum, fantasies replace realities and Donald Trump is elected president. Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone Executive Producer: Greg Muller Consulting Producer: Richard Baker Production Manager: Nick Randall Sound Design: Marty Peralta Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With a shared understanding of the presidential campaign shattered, information chaos reigns. Into the narrative vacuum, fantasies replace realities and Donald Trump is elected president.

Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone

Executive Producer: Greg Muller

Consulting Producer: Richard Baker

Production Manager: Nick Randall

Sound Design: Marty Peralta

Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records.

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]]> 2462 Dark Shining Moment Episode 4: Murky World Battle Space https://www.ranieriandco.com/post/announcing-dark-shining-moment-an-original-podcast-from-ranieri-co An enormous noise is generated online, turning Malcolm Nance’s attention from terrorism to bots, trolling, Russian hacks and leaks. The chaos targets Democrats, Republican candidates in the primaries, and journalists, disrupting the media’s ability to report on Trump. Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone Executive Producer: Greg Muller Consulting Producer: Richard Baker Production Manager: Nick Randall Sound Design: Marty Peralta Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Murky World Battle Space full 1 4 Ranieri & Co. An enormous noise is generated online, disrupting the media's ability to report. An enormous noise is generated online, turning Malcolm Nance’s attention from terrorism to bots, trolling, Russian hacks and leaks. The chaos targets Democrats, Republican candidates in the primaries, and journalists, disrupting the media’s ability to report on Trump. Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone Executive Producer: Greg Muller Consulting Producer: Richard Baker Production Manager: Nick Randall Sound Design: Marty Peralta Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices An enormous noise is generated online, turning Malcolm Nance’s attention from terrorism to bots, trolling, Russian hacks and leaks. The chaos targets Democrats, Republican candidates in the primaries, and journalists, disrupting the media’s ability to report on Trump.

Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone

Executive Producer: Greg Muller

Consulting Producer: Richard Baker

Production Manager: Nick Randall

Sound Design: Marty Peralta

Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records.

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]]> 2523 yes Dark Shining Moment Episode 3: A Shift in Tone https://www.ranieriandco.com/post/announcing-dark-shining-moment-an-original-podcast-from-ranieri-co In Arkansas, Andy Rosebrook notices how Russian state media insinuates itself into America’s news flow, sowing the seeds of distrust and polarisation. From a distance, Russians figure out how to mobilize a Texas community around a conspiracy fear. Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone Executive Producer: Greg Muller Consulting Producer: Richard Baker Production Manager: Nick Randall Sound Design: Marty Peralta Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:09:00 -0000 A Shift in Tone full 1 3 Ranieri & Co. Russian state media sows the seeds of distrust and polarisation. In Arkansas, Andy Rosebrook notices how Russian state media insinuates itself into America’s news flow, sowing the seeds of distrust and polarisation. From a distance, Russians figure out how to mobilize a Texas community around a conspiracy fear. Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone Executive Producer: Greg Muller Consulting Producer: Richard Baker Production Manager: Nick Randall Sound Design: Marty Peralta Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In Arkansas, Andy Rosebrook notices how Russian state media insinuates itself into America’s news flow, sowing the seeds of distrust and polarisation. From a distance, Russians figure out how to mobilize a Texas community around a conspiracy fear.

Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone

Executive Producer: Greg Muller

Consulting Producer: Richard Baker

Production Manager: Nick Randall

Sound Design: Marty Peralta

Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records.

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]]> 2539 no Dark Shining Moment Episode 2: Poor Man's NSA https://www.ranieriandco.com/post/announcing-dark-shining-moment-an-original-podcast-from-ranieri-co In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, Andrew Weisburd tracks jihadist terror websites, which put him on the trail of Iranian and then Russian social media troll networks. The road to 2016 passes first through Syria, then Ukraine, and finally to the US election. Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone Executive Producer: Greg Muller Consulting Producer: Richard Baker Production Manager: Nick Randall Sound Design: Marty Peralta Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:17:00 -0000 Poor Man's NSA full 1 2 Ranieri & Co. The trail from terror websites to social media troll networks. In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, Andrew Weisburd tracks jihadist terror websites, which put him on the trail of Iranian and then Russian social media troll networks. The road to 2016 passes first through Syria, then Ukraine, and finally to the US election. Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone Executive Producer: Greg Muller Consulting Producer: Richard Baker Production Manager: Nick Randall Sound Design: Marty Peralta Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, Andrew Weisburd tracks jihadist terror websites, which put him on the trail of Iranian and then Russian social media troll networks. The road to 2016 passes first through Syria, then Ukraine, and finally to the US election.

Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone

Executive Producer: Greg Muller

Consulting Producer: Richard Baker

Production Manager: Nick Randall

Sound Design: Marty Peralta

Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records.

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]]> 2313 Dark Shining Moment Episode 1: School of Fish https://www.ranieriandco.com/post/announcing-dark-shining-moment-an-original-podcast-from-ranieri-co An office in St Petersburg works to divide society for the glory of the Kremlin. Just one aspect of a larger information war that is revealed when a contractor in Afghanistan stumbles upon a vast, mysterious network of anti-Western conspiracy websites. Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone Executive Producer: Greg Muller Consulting Producer: Richard Baker Production Manager: Nick Randall Sound Design: Martin Peralta Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:00:00 -0000 School of Fish full 1 1 Ranieri & Co. An office in St Petersburg mysteriously tied to Afghanistan and conspiracy. An office in St Petersburg works to divide society for the glory of the Kremlin. Just one aspect of a larger information war that is revealed when a contractor in Afghanistan stumbles upon a vast, mysterious network of anti-Western conspiracy websites. Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone Executive Producer: Greg Muller Consulting Producer: Richard Baker Production Manager: Nick Randall Sound Design: Martin Peralta Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices An office in St Petersburg works to divide society for the glory of the Kremlin. Just one aspect of a larger information war that is revealed when a contractor in Afghanistan stumbles upon a vast, mysterious network of anti-Western conspiracy websites.

Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone

Executive Producer: Greg Muller

Consulting Producer: Richard Baker

Production Manager: Nick Randall

Sound Design: Martin Peralta

Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records.

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]]> 1700 no Dark Shining Moment, Trailer It was the moment the 21st Century began in earnest: In 2016, Russia reached out across the internet and interfered with America’s democracy, setting the conditions that helped propel Donald Trump into the White House. A 'Dark Shining Moment' tells the story of the first people to detect Russia’s interference - before that pivotal election. It’s a narrative about how information has been used to create a new reality for the public, for democracies and for the world - kicking off the crisis we’re in today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:43:00 -0000 Trailer trailer 1 Ranieri & Co. The story of how Russia exploited the internet to interfere in America’s 2016 election, altering history and helping to create the world we live in today. It was the moment the 21st Century began in earnest: In 2016, Russia reached out across the internet and interfered with America’s democracy, setting the conditions that helped propel Donald Trump into the White House. A 'Dark Shining Moment' tells the story of the first people to detect Russia’s interference - before that pivotal election. It’s a narrative about how information has been used to create a new reality for the public, for democracies and for the world - kicking off the crisis we’re in today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It was the moment the 21st Century began in earnest: In 2016, Russia reached out across the internet and interfered with America’s democracy, setting the conditions that helped propel Donald Trump into the White House.

A 'Dark Shining Moment' tells the story of the first people to detect Russia’s interference - before that pivotal election. It’s a narrative about how information has been used to create a new reality for the public, for democracies and for the world - kicking off the crisis we’re in today.

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