Former Rebel News Employee Dishes On Foreign Funding And His Experience With Russia's Disinformation Machine
Former Rebel News Employee Dishes On Foreign Funding And His Experience With Russia's Disinformation Machine
The Dean Blundell Show · Crier Media
September 20, 20241h 3m
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Show Notes
In this eye-opening podcast, former alt-right disinformation journalist Caolan Robertson discusses his journey from working with Rebel News to documenting the war in Ukraine. The episode begins with Robertson's introduction and background (00:00), then delves into his firsthand account of the devastating reality in Ukraine, including experiences at the front line and in Bakhmut (07:28). Robertson goes on to debunk Russian propaganda and expose the truth about Ukrainian-Russian relations in eastern Ukraine (13:38). The conversation then shifts to an insider's look at the world of Russian disinformation, revealing Robertson's experiences with Rebel News and the connections between Western media figures and Russian interests (16:14). The podcast explores how Rebel News maintains operations in Russia and its alleged ties to Russian funding (28:03), before concluding with Robertson's reflections on his past work, including experiences with Tommy Robinson, and his willingness to cooperate with law enforcement (46:02).
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