Topic: Jessica Ashooh

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Episode 1069 2:14:38 - 2:18:50

1069: German SPAM

Reddit Policy Director Jessica Ashooh and QAnon Purge

Reddit's Director of Policy, Jessica Ashooh, is identified as the figure behind the shutdown of the QAnon subreddit "The Great Awakening." The hosts highlight her background with the Atlantic Council and her past advocacy for arming Syrian rebels with anti-aircraft weaponry. They suggest her appointment at Reddit represents an influx of "spooks" into social media policy roles.

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Episode 1069 2:21:10 - 2:25:15

1069: German SPAM

Reddit Subreddit Trolls and Jessica Ashooh Background

The hosts discuss the "IntoTheNoAgenda" subreddit and the tactics used by trolls. They return to the background of Jessica Ashooh, noting her education at Oxford and her work in the United Arab Emirates. They conclude that her rapid career trajectory from international relations to Reddit policy director is highly suspicious.