Episode 64
64: How to Win an Information War with Peter Pomerantsev
Jen Rubin's Green Room · Jen Rubin's Green Room
July 31, 20241h 1m
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Show Notes
Peter Pomerantsev discusses Delmer's strategies, highlighting their relevance to modern disinformation challenges, particularly regarding Russia's actions in Ukraine. Pomerantsev stresses the need for engaging media campaigns to counter authoritarian propaganda effectively.
Peter's book is about Sefton Delmer, a British journalist during World War II, used subversive propaganda tactics against the Nazis. He created fake radio stations like 'Death Chef' to expose Nazi corruption and secrets. Delmer's goals were to:
1. Challenge Nazi emotional control
2. Provide factual information
3. Promote alternative identities
4. Encourage individual agency
And it worked, what lessons can we learn from Sefton.
Peter's book is about Sefton Delmer, a British journalist during World War II, used subversive propaganda tactics against the Nazis. He created fake radio stations like 'Death Chef' to expose Nazi corruption and secrets. Delmer's goals were to:
1. Challenge Nazi emotional control
2. Provide factual information
3. Promote alternative identities
4. Encourage individual agency
And it worked, what lessons can we learn from Sefton.