Topic: Weaponized Tech

2 chapters across the catalog

Weaponized Tech
Episode 934 24:32 - 34:13

934: Weaponized Tech

Weaponized Tech and Russian Bot Allegations

Hillary Clinton introduced the term "weaponized tech" to describe the 2016 election environment, alleging that the opposition used content farms and fake news. Clinton claimed that 1,000 Russian agents coordinated with bots to influence Facebook users. The hosts criticize the lack of specific examples provided during the interview and the lack of pushback from the moderators.

Terrorist Narrative
Episode 670 44:28 - 46:58

670: Terrorist Narrative

Military Spending Increases, Next-Generation Weaponry

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced a new Pentagon initiative to develop cutting-edge weapon systems to maintain U.S. military dominance. The hosts link this to increased military spending in Sweden following a suspected Russian submarine sighting and the U.S. selling defense equipment to South Korea.