4 chapters across the catalog
American General Knowledge, Man on the Street Interviews
A "man on the street" interview segment highlights a perceived lack of basic general knowledge among some Americans in New York City. Interviewees struggle to identify the number of letters in the alphabet, the number of states in the U.S., and the continent they are currently standing on.
The New York Times is criticized for a "puff piece" claiming Russia is using RT to spread 5G health fears as economic warfare. The hosts point out a conflict of interest, noting the Times' partnership with Verizon to build a 5G journalism lab and the presence of former Verizon executives on the Times' board. They characterize the reporting as a "native ad" designed to protect corporate interests.
Tulsi Gabbard, Russian Bot Allegations and Neoconservative Migration
Journalist Glenn Greenwald defends Representative Tulsi Gabbard against claims by NBC News and the firm New Knowledge that she is a favorite of the Kremlin. Greenwald argues that neoconservatives have migrated to the Democratic Party, leading to the branding of anti-war candidates as Russian assets. The firm New Knowledge is criticized for previously using "Russian tactics" in the Alabama special election.
New Knowledge Cybersecurity Firm and Political Bias Allegations
New Knowledge, an Austin-based cybersecurity startup, is identified as a primary author of the Senate reports on Russian disinformation. The company's leadership includes former State Department officials under Hillary Clinton and is backed by investors with ties to the CIA and Chinese firms. Discrepancies are noted between the firm's claims of Russian-led voter suppression and NPR's own reporting on why black voters stayed home in 2016.
