David Shimer
Historian, foreign policy analyst, and author of "Rigged: America, Russia, and One Hundred Years of Covert Electoral Interference."
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Oct 20, 2020 • 59min
419: David Shimer | 100 Years of Covert Election Interference
David Shimer, a historian and author of "Rigged," dives into 100 years of covert electoral interference, primarily focusing on Russia's role in undermining democracies. He discusses how polarization makes America vulnerable to foreign subversion. Shimer emphasizes the importance of bipartisan awareness and uniting against these threats to election integrity. He also explores psychological tactics used in disinformation campaigns and suggests countermeasures the U.S. can employ to defend democratic processes against ongoing attacks.
Sep 24, 2020 • 44min
224 Years of Election Hacking
David Shimer, author and researcher on covert electoral interference, shares a century-long view of how nations meddle in U.S. politics. He traces Russian and Soviet tactics, compares targeted leader picks with systemic subversion, and explains why technology is a tool not the root cause. The conversation focuses on historical patterns, defense strategies, and why treating 2016 as unique is misleading.
