Topic: Russian Influence

Sheryl Sandberg detailed Facebook's collaboration with a new FBI task force to identify "bad actors" and "coordinated inauthentic behavior." She described "opponents" of democracy as well-funded and organized. The hosts question the vagueness of the term "opponents," suggesting it could be applied broadly to domestic political rivals as well as foreign entities.

Senator Al Franken discussed the "Kremlin Playbook" on Charlie Rose, describing it as a documented strategy used by the Russian government to corrupt and influence foreign officials. The document, published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), examines Russian influence in Central and Eastern Europe. The book is available for purchase on Amazon, though its high price point was noted during the discussion.