60 acast.com The Think Tank https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank en The Fellas NAFO,Ukraine,russia,georgia,fellas,disinformation,artificial intelligence,social media,politics,geopolotics The Fellas An early-career academic, journalist, and (somewhat) normal human semi-frequently talk on this podcast. They tend to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, disinformation, social media, geopolitics, elections, and other related topics, and sometimes interview activists, politicians, journalists, academics, and more, so you can learn and think a bit deeper about what's going on in the world.


With Melvyn Dimble-Day.


In association with #NAFO Stratcom & радіо паляниця

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]]> An early-career academic, journalist, and (somewhat) normal human semi-frequently talk on this podcast. They tend to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, disinformation, social media, geopolitics, elections, and other related topics, and sometimes interview activists, politicians, journalists, academics, and more, so you can learn and think a bit deeper about what's going on in the world.


With Melvyn Dimble-Day.


In association with #NAFO Stratcom & радіо паляниця

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]]> false The Fellas info+62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9@mg-eu.acast.com 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 nafo-think-tank episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1659341593162-d91e99a5f1582ae36147dd0ab92243eb.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank The Think Tank <![CDATA[Moldova's Elections and Political Context ]]> Sat, 14 Dec 2024 12:00:01 GMT 59:33 675c8780d8cc4b9259610bbe false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/moldovas-elections-and-political-context 675c8780d8cc4b9259610bbe 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 moldovas-elections-and-political-context A Country on the Path to Europe full What happens in Moldova? Why was the election so close? How has Russia tried to hijack the elections in Moldova? Are Moldovan and Romanian languages different? What are the generational and regional differences in Moldova?


We talked to an actual Moldovan (they aren't that rare..) about this often overlooked country. Recorded in October 2024.


Recommended sources for further information:


Rise Moldova https://www.rise.md/english/


Vlad Lupan, on Twitter: @VladLupan 


Paula Erizanu @paulaerizanu 


Denis Dermenji https://www.rferl.org/author/denis-dermenji/bmvkqt


Victor's book recommendation: Playing the Moldovans at Tennis: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/994023.Playing_the_Moldovans_at_Tennis

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]]> What happens in Moldova? Why was the election so close? How has Russia tried to hijack the elections in Moldova? Are Moldovan and Romanian languages different? What are the generational and regional differences in Moldova?


We talked to an actual Moldovan (they aren't that rare..) about this often overlooked country. Recorded in October 2024.


Recommended sources for further information:


Rise Moldova https://www.rise.md/english/


Vlad Lupan, on Twitter: @VladLupan 


Paula Erizanu @paulaerizanu 


Denis Dermenji https://www.rferl.org/author/denis-dermenji/bmvkqt


Victor's book recommendation: Playing the Moldovans at Tennis: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/994023.Playing_the_Moldovans_at_Tennis

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]]> The US Election 2024 Episode The US Election 2024 Episode Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:09:43 GMT 1:36:34 6751de596040a1e2500d36c4 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/the-us-election-2024-episode 6751de596040a1e2500d36c4 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 the-us-election-2024-episode full

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]]> <![CDATA[Victory Plan, Nukes & North Korea]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:20:10 GMT 50:16 6728d81c580049df8f051031 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/victory-plan-nukes-north-korea 6728d81c580049df8f051031 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 victory-plan-nukes-north-korea Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Disinformation full 20 Joe and Pingu have a catch up on the victory plan, the status of the battlefield in Ukraine, the ongoing elections, North Korea, and nukes. Recorded on the 20th of October, 2024.


What do we know about the victory plan?


What purpose will North Korean troops play in the war?


What do people misunderstand about North Korea?


Does Ukraine have nuclear weapons?


We discuss, and venture some educated guesses.

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]]> Joe and Pingu have a catch up on the victory plan, the status of the battlefield in Ukraine, the ongoing elections, North Korea, and nukes. Recorded on the 20th of October, 2024.


What do we know about the victory plan?


What purpose will North Korean troops play in the war?


What do people misunderstand about North Korea?


Does Ukraine have nuclear weapons?


We discuss, and venture some educated guesses.

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]]> Why AI is Dangerous for Disinformation Why AI is Dangerous for Disinformation Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:59:35 GMT 1:12:07 6709213763ba2934782483ad false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/why-ai-is-dangerous-for-disinformation 6709213763ba2934782483ad 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 why-ai-is-dangerous-for-disinformation The first of what will be many discussions, probably. full 19

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]]> Summer 2024 Catch Up Summer 2024 Catch Up Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:55:38 GMT 1:34:59 6709204b092cc240987b4ac9 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/summer-2024-catch-up 6709204b092cc240987b4ac9 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 summer-2024-catch-up Elections in UK, France, USA and more! Kursk review. full 18 Why did Russia seem totally unbothered by Ukraine’s counter attack into Kursk? 

What do the various elections around the world mean for Ukraine?

What happened with the downed F-16 in Ukraine?

Will Joe get over his cold that you can hear? 

Why is AI worrying? 

Find out in this episode of The Think Tank! 

With Dr. Joseph Place and Pingu

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]]> Why did Russia seem totally unbothered by Ukraine’s counter attack into Kursk? 

What do the various elections around the world mean for Ukraine?

What happened with the downed F-16 in Ukraine?

Will Joe get over his cold that you can hear? 

Why is AI worrying? 

Find out in this episode of The Think Tank! 

With Dr. Joseph Place and Pingu

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]]> Episode 17 - Shaun Pinner Episode 17 - Shaun Pinner Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:12:45 GMT 1:43:10 66bf5e5747151aa1d3d47701 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/episode-17-shaun-pinner 66bf5e5747151aa1d3d47701 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 episode-17-shaun-pinner full Dr. Joe and not Dr. Matt talk to Shaun Pinner. One of the British soldiers in the Ukrainian armed forces captured in the defence of Mariupol. They discuss his background, what the media gets wrong about Ukraine and its overlooked successes, what the future of the conflict looks like, why online activism is important, and what's great about life in Ukraine. 


Read his book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/300663/shaun-pinner 


Listen to Letters from Ukraine via Twitter: @UkrainianWriter

 

Support: https://www.braveu.fund/


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]]> Dr. Joe and not Dr. Matt talk to Shaun Pinner. One of the British soldiers in the Ukrainian armed forces captured in the defence of Mariupol. They discuss his background, what the media gets wrong about Ukraine and its overlooked successes, what the future of the conflict looks like, why online activism is important, and what's great about life in Ukraine. 


Read his book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/300663/shaun-pinner 


Listen to Letters from Ukraine via Twitter: @UkrainianWriter

 

Support: https://www.braveu.fund/


https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/300663/shaun-pinner

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 16: Zakarpattia, Ukraine's Hungarian Minority and Linguistic Realities with Olga of Uzhhorod]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:02:51 GMT 1:22:14 6673396bd51efba9c84d060a false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/episode-16-zakarpattia-ukraines-hungarian-minority-and-lingu 6673396bd51efba9c84d060a 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 episode-16-zakarpattia-ukraines-hungarian-minority-and-lingu full 3 4 Joe and Matt chat with Olga of Uzhhorod, a Ukrainian from Zakarpattia, an oblast which borders Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, and Romania. They discuss Olga’s experience of language in the country, myths about the country, how things are changing, growing up in a multilingual environment, absurdity of russian propaganda, why language is not equivalent to nationality, and how to fight back. 


Ongoing Fundraiser for Olga’s friend: https://choko.link/slashsquad 


Joe’s Blog Post about Zakarpattia: https://jjplace.co.uk/?p=109


Joe’s article about language policies: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11212-023-09612-3 

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]]> Joe and Matt chat with Olga of Uzhhorod, a Ukrainian from Zakarpattia, an oblast which borders Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, and Romania. They discuss Olga’s experience of language in the country, myths about the country, how things are changing, growing up in a multilingual environment, absurdity of russian propaganda, why language is not equivalent to nationality, and how to fight back. 


Ongoing Fundraiser for Olga’s friend: https://choko.link/slashsquad 


Joe’s Blog Post about Zakarpattia: https://jjplace.co.uk/?p=109


Joe’s article about language policies: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11212-023-09612-3 

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]]> Episode 15: The Taiwan Protests Explained Episode 15: The Taiwan Protests Explained Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:08:59 GMT 1:12:17 667019473d8df9a86fcdf54a false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/episode-15-the-taiwan-protests-explained 667019473d8df9a86fcdf54a 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 episode-15-the-taiwan-protests-explained full 3 3

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]]> The Think Tank Episode 15: The Georgia Protests Against the Russian Law With General George Fella The Think Tank Episode 15: The Georgia Protests Against the Russian Law With General George Fella Fri, 24 May 2024 12:27:48 GMT 1:38:51 66508796f749480012c05516 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/the-think-tank-episode-15-the-georgia-protests-against-the-r 66508796f749480012c05516 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 the-think-tank-episode-15-the-georgia-protests-against-the-r full 3 2
  • Why is the russian law so bad? 
  • Who are the Georgian Dream party? 
  • What is the opposition and protest movement doing? 
  • How can we help Georgia defend democracy?
  • Elbridge Colby vs NAFO, Kharkiv under attack, and Fico and the disinfo mill.

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    ]]>
  • Why is the russian law so bad? 
  • Who are the Georgian Dream party? 
  • What is the opposition and protest movement doing? 
  • How can we help Georgia defend democracy?
  • Elbridge Colby vs NAFO, Kharkiv under attack, and Fico and the disinfo mill.

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    ]]>         Episode 14: The Episode from the American State Episode 14: The Episode from the American State Tue, 14 May 2024 10:57:51 GMT 45:17 664338f417ff120012eeec2d false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/episode-14the-episode-from-the-american-state 664338f417ff120012eeec2d 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 episode-14the-episode-from-the-american-state The return of Brezhnev and welcome Dr. Joe. full 3 1 Joe and Matt return (again) to catch up after some time. Matt shares his impressions of the "Victory" parade. Joe has upgraded. They also discuss the events recently and past, and how the modern social media cycle continues to warp our understanding of war. And Brezhnev lives.


    Episode Links:

    https://x.com/MattPPea/status/1788486814723887163

    https://twitter.com/soldier_fella

    https://u24.gov.ua/


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    ]]>     Joe and Matt return (again) to catch up after some time. Matt shares his impressions of the "Victory" parade. Joe has upgraded. They also discuss the events recently and past, and how the modern social media cycle continues to warp our understanding of war. And Brezhnev lives.


    Episode Links:

    https://x.com/MattPPea/status/1788486814723887163

    https://twitter.com/soldier_fella

    https://u24.gov.ua/


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    ]]>         <![CDATA[Episode 13 with Dr. Judas Everett: Ukraine and Russia's Post-Communist Transitions, EU Truck Protests, and the Rise of the Doomers.]]> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:20:03 GMT 1:42:55 65bb54339ec86300175f1d95 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/ukraine-and-russias-transitions-from-communism 65bb54339ec86300175f1d95 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 ukraine-and-russias-transitions-from-communism WE’RE BACK! Joe and Matt are joined by Dr. Judas Everett, a specialist in transitions from communism who lived in Moscow, Ukraine, and Poland. full 2 3 WE’RE BACK! Joe and Matt are joined by Dr. Judas Everett, a specialist in transitions from communism who lived in Moscow, Ukraine, and Poland. 


    Did Ukraine’s counteroffensive fail?

    Why is doom so popular now?

    How is the war in the Middle East affecting Ukraine?

    What do people misunderstand about Russia?

    What are the differences with Ukraine’s and Russia’s transitions from communism?

    What are the causes of the border protests in Central Eastern Europe? 

    Why is Seymour Hersh still a thing? 


    (Recorded on 6th of December, 2023) 

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    ]]>     WE’RE BACK! Joe and Matt are joined by Dr. Judas Everett, a specialist in transitions from communism who lived in Moscow, Ukraine, and Poland. 


    Did Ukraine’s counteroffensive fail?

    Why is doom so popular now?

    How is the war in the Middle East affecting Ukraine?

    What do people misunderstand about Russia?

    What are the differences with Ukraine’s and Russia’s transitions from communism?

    What are the causes of the border protests in Central Eastern Europe? 

    Why is Seymour Hersh still a thing? 


    (Recorded on 6th of December, 2023) 

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    ]]>         Ep. 12: Cormac Smith on the importance of truth, the dangers of disinof, and how every bullet helps Ukraine Ep. 12: Cormac Smith on the importance of truth, the dangers of disinof, and how every bullet helps Ukraine Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:22:04 GMT 1:30:18 64ed19f47d099300111ed9f8 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/ep-12-cormac-smith-on-the-importance-of-truth 64ed19f47d099300111ed9f8 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 ep-12-cormac-smith-on-the-importance-of-truth full 2 2 Joe and Pingu are joined by Cormac Smith, outspoken supporter of Ukraine, formerly deputy director of communications for the UK, and with professional experience within Ukraine and working against disinformation. Also, Joe and Pingu discus useful idiots, poor journalism, and go off topic sometimes.


    SUPPORT LIFE-LINE UKRAINE: https://www.lifeline-ukraine.org/

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    ]]>     Joe and Pingu are joined by Cormac Smith, outspoken supporter of Ukraine, formerly deputy director of communications for the UK, and with professional experience within Ukraine and working against disinformation. Also, Joe and Pingu discus useful idiots, poor journalism, and go off topic sometimes.


    SUPPORT LIFE-LINE UKRAINE: https://www.lifeline-ukraine.org/

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    ]]>         Ep. 11: The Think Tank Live at the British Library (sort of)! Ep. 11: The Think Tank Live at the British Library (sort of)! Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:31:32 GMT 1:18:29 64cbba2e37d73400111fcc49 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/ep-11-the-think-tank-live-at-the-british-library-sort-of 64cbba2e37d73400111fcc49 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 ep-11-the-think-tank-live-at-the-british-library-sort-of full 2 1 In this very first live episode (well, the first part) Pingu seizes power in a glorious revolution. Replacing Joe then Matt.


    Matt and Pingu learn the Konchar bridge was bombed while discussing sharkgate, agenda setting, and the quality of western journalism.


    Later Joe and Pingu continue asking why is western journalism so bad. They also talk about what does waif in his underwear mean and Seymour Hersh' fall from grace. Prighozhin looms large and no one knows what's going on there.


    https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-07-27/how-to-defeat-russia-s-black-sea-grain-blockade

    https://www.wsj.com/articles/social-media-account-overseen-by-former-navy-noncommissioned-officer-helped-spread-secrets-a4b5643b


    DONATE: https://u24.gov.ua/



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    ]]>     In this very first live episode (well, the first part) Pingu seizes power in a glorious revolution. Replacing Joe then Matt.


    Matt and Pingu learn the Konchar bridge was bombed while discussing sharkgate, agenda setting, and the quality of western journalism.


    Later Joe and Pingu continue asking why is western journalism so bad. They also talk about what does waif in his underwear mean and Seymour Hersh' fall from grace. Prighozhin looms large and no one knows what's going on there.


    https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-07-27/how-to-defeat-russia-s-black-sea-grain-blockade

    https://www.wsj.com/articles/social-media-account-overseen-by-former-navy-noncommissioned-officer-helped-spread-secrets-a4b5643b


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    ]]>         Ep. 10: We Got Vatnik Soup In Our Tank (With Pekka Kallioniemi) Ep. 10: We Got Vatnik Soup In Our Tank (With Pekka Kallioniemi) Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:53:31 GMT 1:22:37 649f163b318bac00128bedfa false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/ep-10-we-got-vatnik-soup-in-our-tank-with-pekka-kallioniemi 649f163b318bac00128bedfa 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 ep-10-we-got-vatnik-soup-in-our-tank-with-pekka-kallioniemi full 1 11 Pekka Kallioniemi, researcher and creator of Soup Central and Vatnik Soup, gets in the guest gunner seat in this episode. They discuss everything from RFK, the reasons to fight disinformation with the truth, the issues of social media platforms as marketplaces of ideas, and the importance of taking a break. Also, Joe and Matt inadvertently predict the coup attempt that happened a day after recording, reflect on a year of being in NAFO, and the importance of showing visible support to Ukraine, even in the Post Office.


    The Importance of Truth

    Can Twitter Be a Marketplace of Ideas?

    Lessons from Vatnik Soup

    Why You Should Touch Grass

    Prighozin Preamble

    Fellaversary

    Matt goes to the Post Office


    LINKS:


    https://twitter.com/P_Kallioniemi


    https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220805-what-is-longtermism-and-why-does-it-matter


    https://twitter.com/freeonis_

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    ]]>     Pekka Kallioniemi, researcher and creator of Soup Central and Vatnik Soup, gets in the guest gunner seat in this episode. They discuss everything from RFK, the reasons to fight disinformation with the truth, the issues of social media platforms as marketplaces of ideas, and the importance of taking a break. Also, Joe and Matt inadvertently predict the coup attempt that happened a day after recording, reflect on a year of being in NAFO, and the importance of showing visible support to Ukraine, even in the Post Office.


    The Importance of Truth

    Can Twitter Be a Marketplace of Ideas?

    Lessons from Vatnik Soup

    Why You Should Touch Grass

    Prighozin Preamble

    Fellaversary

    Matt goes to the Post Office


    LINKS:


    https://twitter.com/P_Kallioniemi


    https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220805-what-is-longtermism-and-why-does-it-matter


    https://twitter.com/freeonis_

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    ]]>         Ep. 9: Cope, Boris, and Trump Walk into a Donbas Bar Ep. 9: Cope, Boris, and Trump Walk into a Donbas Bar Mon, 26 Jun 2023 02:23:50 GMT 54:32 6498f5828b68980011e8fa9a false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/ep-9-cope-boris-and-trump-walk-into-a-donbas-bar 6498f5828b68980011e8fa9a 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 ep-9-cope-boris-and-trump-walk-into-a-donbas-bar full 1 10 Episode 9: Matt and Joe catch up on the news, reflect on previous podcasts, and Joe debunks some myths about Ukraine


    0-8:00 Catching up on the news

    8:10-12:45 Recap of Ben and Paul

    12:45-25:00 Cope, Boris Johnson, and Donald Trump

    25:00-37:45 Debunking the "shelling of the Donbass"

    37:50-49:30 Work and life in West Ukraine


    LINKS:



    https://u24.gov.ua/


    Pingu's donation thread: https://twitter.com/TheSadPingu/status/1667515013928714240?s=20


    https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/proginfo/2023/25/marianna-in-conspiracyland

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    ]]>     Episode 9: Matt and Joe catch up on the news, reflect on previous podcasts, and Joe debunks some myths about Ukraine


    0-8:00 Catching up on the news

    8:10-12:45 Recap of Ben and Paul

    12:45-25:00 Cope, Boris Johnson, and Donald Trump

    25:00-37:45 Debunking the "shelling of the Donbass"

    37:50-49:30 Work and life in West Ukraine


    LINKS:



    https://u24.gov.ua/


    Pingu's donation thread: https://twitter.com/TheSadPingu/status/1667515013928714240?s=20


    https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/proginfo/2023/25/marianna-in-conspiracyland

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    ]]>         Ep. 8: Winning the Discursive Battle: A Discussion With Benjamin Tallis Ep. 8: Winning the Discursive Battle: A Discussion With Benjamin Tallis Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:16:35 GMT 1:43:58 648c7cb952fc600011a85b3b false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/ep-8-winning-the-discursive-battle-a-discussion-with-benjami 648c7cb952fc600011a85b3b 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 ep-8-winning-the-discursive-battle-a-discussion-with-benjami full 1 9 Title: Episode 8- Winning the Discursive Battle: A Discussion With Benjamin Tallis


    The Nova Kakhovka Dam


    The connections between different disinfo peddlers


    With Benjamin Tallis:


    Joining NAFO and it's success among academics and politicians


    What is Neoidealism?


    What is the ideal relationship of EU and USA?


    What Ben's book doing?

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    ]]>     Title: Episode 8- Winning the Discursive Battle: A Discussion With Benjamin Tallis


    The Nova Kakhovka Dam


    The connections between different disinfo peddlers


    With Benjamin Tallis:


    Joining NAFO and it's success among academics and politicians


    What is Neoidealism?


    What is the ideal relationship of EU and USA?


    What Ben's book doing?

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    ]]>         Ep. 7: Guest Paul Massaro on disinformation and learning from Ukrainians Ep. 7: Guest Paul Massaro on disinformation and learning from Ukrainians Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:40:42 GMT 1:36:24 648339d12b317a0011dc1c1b false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/ep-7-guest-paul-massaro-on-disinformation-and-learning-from- 648339d12b317a0011dc1c1b 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 ep-7-guest-paul-massaro-on-disinformation-and-learning-from- full 1 8 In this episode, Joe and Matt discuss copium then welcome Paul Massaro (Helsinki Institute) on to discuss disinformation, democracy, fighting for democracy, providing more weapons to Ukraine, and learning from Ukrainians in the west's fight for democracy.


    URGENT NEED FOR LIFEBOATS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT:


    Russia's terroristic blowing of the Nova Khakvoka dam has unleashed ecocide and destruction in Kherson. Ukraine needs immediate and urgent humanitarian donations.


    https://u24.gov.ua/lifeboat


    https://www.help99.co/projects/lifeboats-fundraiser



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    ]]>     In this episode, Joe and Matt discuss copium then welcome Paul Massaro (Helsinki Institute) on to discuss disinformation, democracy, fighting for democracy, providing more weapons to Ukraine, and learning from Ukrainians in the west's fight for democracy.


    URGENT NEED FOR LIFEBOATS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT:


    Russia's terroristic blowing of the Nova Khakvoka dam has unleashed ecocide and destruction in Kherson. Ukraine needs immediate and urgent humanitarian donations.


    https://u24.gov.ua/lifeboat


    https://www.help99.co/projects/lifeboats-fundraiser



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    ]]>         Trailer: Paul Massaro and Joe discuss the need for direct combat of disinformation Trailer: Paul Massaro and Joe discuss the need for direct combat of disinformation Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:20:15 GMT 2:01 6481f1afcb45a000114da78e false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/trailer-paul-massaro-and-joe-discuss-the-need-for-direct-com 6481f1afcb45a000114da78e 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 trailer-paul-massaro-and-joe-discuss-the-need-for-direct-com trailer 1 8

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    ]]>         Ep. 6: Russia attacks Russia and Pronounces Nonsense Ep. 6: Russia attacks Russia and Pronounces Nonsense Tue, 30 May 2023 06:39:58 GMT 35:55 6475688707388d0011b158a0 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/ep-6-russia-attacks-russia-and-pronounces-nonsense 6475688707388d0011b158a0 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 ep-6-russia-attacks-russia-and-pronounces-nonsense full 1 7 Joe and Matt briefly discuss Bakhmut, Russians attacking Russians, and more news in today's 30-minute show!


    Links to today's stories:


    Donate to U24: https://u24.gov.ua/


    https://u24.gov.ua/news/nafo_squadrone


    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65705733


    https://kyivindependent.com/general-staff-over-100/


    https://kyivindependent.com/russia-launches-15th-mass-aerial-assault-against-ukraine-this-month-targeting-kyiv/


    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65674773

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    ]]>     Joe and Matt briefly discuss Bakhmut, Russians attacking Russians, and more news in today's 30-minute show!


    Links to today's stories:


    Donate to U24: https://u24.gov.ua/


    https://u24.gov.ua/news/nafo_squadrone


    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65705733


    https://kyivindependent.com/general-staff-over-100/


    https://kyivindependent.com/russia-launches-15th-mass-aerial-assault-against-ukraine-this-month-targeting-kyiv/


    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65674773

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    ]]>         Ep. 5: Coronating King Prigozhin I of Copium, Drones, Counter-attack, and Donbas Devushka Ep. 5: Coronating King Prigozhin I of Copium, Drones, Counter-attack, and Donbas Devushka Tue, 09 May 2023 12:08:50 GMT 55:38 645a37b71096880011d957fc false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/ep-5-coronating-king-pzigrhon-i-of-copium-drones-counter-att 645a37b71096880011d957fc 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 ep-5-coronating-king-pzigrhon-i-of-copium-drones-counter-att Cope harder full 1 6 0:00 - 3:33 Intro and welcome back


    3:33 - 6:43 Flork 


    6:43 - 14:31 Broomsticks and Drones


    14:31 - 21:00 - Russian strike group in north waters, Bakhmut, Wagner


    21:00 - 27:00 Battle of the Flag


    27:00 - 34:43 Joe does live research and the SHOCKING moment Private Consriptovich learns Russian hypersonic missiles are NOT actually hypersonic; also, Matt compares the T-14 to a lawnmower


    34:43 - 41:13 Counteroffensive and maps


    41:13 - Commercial Break with Pingu


    41:20 - 47:53 Donbass Devushka


    47:53 - 53:34 [end] Charity Shoutouts


    Links to today's stories:


    https://twitter.com/NAFO_JayMac/status/1654433965732937730?s=19


    https://boycottheineken.org/nafo-meme-awards-2023/


    https://u24.gov.ua/news/nafo_squadrone


    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-russia-delegates-fight-flag-video/

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    ]]>     0:00 - 3:33 Intro and welcome back


    3:33 - 6:43 Flork 


    6:43 - 14:31 Broomsticks and Drones


    14:31 - 21:00 - Russian strike group in north waters, Bakhmut, Wagner


    21:00 - 27:00 Battle of the Flag


    27:00 - 34:43 Joe does live research and the SHOCKING moment Private Consriptovich learns Russian hypersonic missiles are NOT actually hypersonic; also, Matt compares the T-14 to a lawnmower


    34:43 - 41:13 Counteroffensive and maps


    41:13 - Commercial Break with Pingu


    41:20 - 47:53 Donbass Devushka


    47:53 - 53:34 [end] Charity Shoutouts


    Links to today's stories:


    https://twitter.com/NAFO_JayMac/status/1654433965732937730?s=19


    https://boycottheineken.org/nafo-meme-awards-2023/


    https://u24.gov.ua/news/nafo_squadrone


    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-russia-delegates-fight-flag-video/

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    ]]>         Episode 4 - Maria Blancas, China, and Mexico Episode 4 - Maria Blancas, China, and Mexico Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:43:49 GMT 1:13:06 642af4331c2e2600117e8f08 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/episode-4-maria-blancas-china-and-mexico 642af4331c2e2600117e8f08 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 episode-4-maria-blancas-china-and-mexico full 1 5 What are the realities of China-Russia relations?

    Is China dependent on the west?

    Is there much support for Ukraine within Mexico?

    How do you explain NAFO to parents? 


    We discuss all these things in The Think Tank Episode 4 with Maria Blancas, Ph.D., from Mexico City. 


    If you enjoyed this or any of our other episodes please donate to https://twitter.com/georgian_legion

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    ]]>     What are the realities of China-Russia relations?

    Is China dependent on the west?

    Is there much support for Ukraine within Mexico?

    How do you explain NAFO to parents? 


    We discuss all these things in The Think Tank Episode 4 with Maria Blancas, Ph.D., from Mexico City. 


    If you enjoyed this or any of our other episodes please donate to https://twitter.com/georgian_legion

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    ]]>         Ep. 3: Kevin (@gaughen) on Libertarianism, Russian Propaganda, and the Mises takeover Ep. 3: Kevin (@gaughen) on Libertarianism, Russian Propaganda, and the Mises takeover Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:59:07 GMT 1:33:49 6419398a01b5da0011a2dda7 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/ep-3-kevin-gaughen-libertarians-russian-propaganda-and-mises 6419398a01b5da0011a2dda7 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 ep-3-kevin-gaughen-libertarians-russian-propaganda-and-mises full 1 4 Welcome to the unofficial NAFO podcast, bringing you our best brain damaged dogs and friends. Hosted by the Matt the TWAFFO CEO (@MattPPea) and Joe Place (@joseph__place), today's conversation brings on Kevin (@gaughen) to discuss libertarianism, libertarians, sociopathic libertarians, infilitration of the US libertarian party and the Mises Caucas, Russian propaganda, and more what NAFO can for #NAFOExpansionIsInevitable.


    Feed the Wolves (Donations to the Georgian Legion)

    Donate to Ukraine today (United24)


    0:00-0:33 - Intro to Podcast


    0:34-1:25 - Intro Theme


    1:26-41:30 - US politics, libertarianism, and support for Ukraine


    41:30-51:14 - Vatnik Copium


    51:15-51:45 - Commercial Break! Feed the Wolves


    51:46-1:33:16 - The US Libertarian Party and the Mises Caucus


    1:33:17-1:33:49 Bye bye for now!


    Thank you to Jen Bones (@gnucontrol) for the main theme song. Thanks to Mr. Pingu (@TheSadPingu) for production and editing assistance.

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    ]]>     Welcome to the unofficial NAFO podcast, bringing you our best brain damaged dogs and friends. Hosted by the Matt the TWAFFO CEO (@MattPPea) and Joe Place (@joseph__place), today's conversation brings on Kevin (@gaughen) to discuss libertarianism, libertarians, sociopathic libertarians, infilitration of the US libertarian party and the Mises Caucas, Russian propaganda, and more what NAFO can for #NAFOExpansionIsInevitable.


    Feed the Wolves (Donations to the Georgian Legion)

    Donate to Ukraine today (United24)


    0:00-0:33 - Intro to Podcast


    0:34-1:25 - Intro Theme


    1:26-41:30 - US politics, libertarianism, and support for Ukraine


    41:30-51:14 - Vatnik Copium


    51:15-51:45 - Commercial Break! Feed the Wolves


    51:46-1:33:16 - The US Libertarian Party and the Mises Caucus


    1:33:17-1:33:49 Bye bye for now!


    Thank you to Jen Bones (@gnucontrol) for the main theme song. Thanks to Mr. Pingu (@TheSadPingu) for production and editing assistance.

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    ]]>         Episode 2 Part 2 Trailer - Jack and Katyn Episode 2 Part 2 Trailer - Jack and Katyn Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:15:40 GMT 1:31 6410abbcabe8da0011b90284 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/episode-2-part-2-trailer-jack-and-katyn 6410abbcabe8da0011b90284 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 episode-2-part-2-trailer-jack-and-katyn trailer 1 2

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    ]]>         Episode 2 part 2 Trailer - Jack, Poison in the well. Episode 2 part 2 Trailer - Jack, Poison in the well. Sat, 11 Mar 2023 13:39:55 GMT 1:22 640c84abae217600113d6e9b false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/episode-3-trailer-jack-poison-in-the-well 640c84abae217600113d6e9b 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 episode-3-trailer-jack-poison-in-the-well Authoritarian Left and what damage they do trailer 1 2

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    ]]>         Ep. 2 Part 2: Guest Jack (@Wales4Ukraine) on the UK Left and Solidarity with Ukraine Ep. 2 Part 2: Guest Jack (@Wales4Ukraine) on the UK Left and Solidarity with Ukraine Sat, 11 Mar 2023 11:06:30 GMT 44:16 640c5d06aaa42400117dbf47 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/ep-2-part-2-Wales4Ukraine-uk-left-solidarity-with-ukraine 640c5d06aaa42400117dbf47 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 ep-2-part-2-Wales4Ukraine-uk-left-solidarity-with-ukraine full 1 3 Welcome to the unofficial NAFO podcast, bringing you our best brain damaged dogs and friends. Hosted by the Matt the TWAFFO CEO (@MattPPea) and Joe Place (@joseph__place), today's conversation welcomes Jack (@Wales4Ukraine) in the second part of an episode spanning the UK left, the dangers of Stalinism. Podcast recorded on 24 February 2023.


    Donate to UK4UA

    Feed the Wolves (Donations to the Georgian Legion)

    Donate to Ukraine today (United24)


    Thank you to Jen Bones (@gnucontrol) for the main theme song. Thanks to Mr. Pingu (@TheSadPingu) for production and editing assistance.

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    ]]>     Welcome to the unofficial NAFO podcast, bringing you our best brain damaged dogs and friends. Hosted by the Matt the TWAFFO CEO (@MattPPea) and Joe Place (@joseph__place), today's conversation welcomes Jack (@Wales4Ukraine) in the second part of an episode spanning the UK left, the dangers of Stalinism. Podcast recorded on 24 February 2023.


    Donate to UK4UA

    Feed the Wolves (Donations to the Georgian Legion)

    Donate to Ukraine today (United24)


    Thank you to Jen Bones (@gnucontrol) for the main theme song. Thanks to Mr. Pingu (@TheSadPingu) for production and editing assistance.

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    ]]>         Ep. 2 Part 1: Guest Jack (@Wales4Ukraine) on NAFO, Anti-totalitarianism, and solidarity with Ukraine Ep. 2 Part 1: Guest Jack (@Wales4Ukraine) on NAFO, Anti-totalitarianism, and solidarity with Ukraine Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:59:45 GMT 48:48 6401d49a2726e40011eff5be false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/ep-2-part-1-guest-jack-wales4ukraine-on-nafo 6401d49a2726e40011eff5be 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 ep-2-part-1-guest-jack-wales4ukraine-on-nafo full 1 2 Welcome to the unofficial NAFO podcast, bringing you our best brain damaged dogs and friends. Hosted by the Matt the TWAFFO CEO (@MattPPea) and Joe Place (@joseph__place), today's conversation brings to Jack (@Wales4Ukraine) in the first part of an episode spanning the inclusive success of NAFO, the importance of anti-totalitarianism, and our favourite Vatnik Copium of the week. Podcast recorded on 24 February 2023.


    Feed the Wolves (Donations to the Georgian Legion)

    Donate to Ukraine today (United24)


    0:00-0:53 - Intro Theme


    0:53-20:00 This week in Ukraine (news segment)


    20:08-27:41 Vatnik Copium and memes


    27:45-47:47 Anti-totalitarianism, Ukraine, and Jack's story


    47:49-48:46 Bye bye for now!


    Thank you to Jen Bones (@gnucontrol) for the main theme song. Thanks to Mr. Pingu (@TheSadPingu) for production and editing assistance.

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    ]]>     Welcome to the unofficial NAFO podcast, bringing you our best brain damaged dogs and friends. Hosted by the Matt the TWAFFO CEO (@MattPPea) and Joe Place (@joseph__place), today's conversation brings to Jack (@Wales4Ukraine) in the first part of an episode spanning the inclusive success of NAFO, the importance of anti-totalitarianism, and our favourite Vatnik Copium of the week. Podcast recorded on 24 February 2023.


    Feed the Wolves (Donations to the Georgian Legion)

    Donate to Ukraine today (United24)


    0:00-0:53 - Intro Theme


    0:53-20:00 This week in Ukraine (news segment)


    20:08-27:41 Vatnik Copium and memes


    27:45-47:47 Anti-totalitarianism, Ukraine, and Jack's story


    47:49-48:46 Bye bye for now!


    Thank you to Jen Bones (@gnucontrol) for the main theme song. Thanks to Mr. Pingu (@TheSadPingu) for production and editing assistance.

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    ]]>         Ep. 1: Georgia and NAFO with Dr. Nik Ford and Maggie Ep. 1: Georgia and NAFO with Dr. Nik Ford and Maggie Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:15:23 GMT 1:10:44 63f5d477aa5a9a0011992106 false https://shows.acast.com/nafo-think-tank/episodes/ep-1-georgia-and-nafo-with-dr-nik-ford-and-maggie 63f5d477aa5a9a0011992106 62e78b780227cd0013c2c4f9 ep-1-georgia-and-nafo-with-dr-nik-ford-and-maggie full 1 1 Welcome to the unofficial NAFO podcast, bringing you our best brain damaged dogs and friends. Hosted by the Matt the TWAFFO CEO (@MattPPea) and Joe Place (@joseph__place), today's conversation brings to you top tier guests on Georgia: Maggie (@maggiedidrise) and Dr. Nik Ford (@ford_nik). This podcast was originally recorded in September 2022.


    Feed the Wolves (Donations to the Georgian Legion)

    Donate to Ukraine today (United24)


    0:00-0:47 - Intro Theme


    0:47-11:17 Intro from Matt & Joe and discussing the podcast


    11:15-14:19 Intro to our guest's today


    14:24-50:42 Discussing NAFO and Georgia with Maggie and Dr. Nik Ford


    50:50-1:09:25 Georgia, NAFO, and Conflict with Dr. Nik Ford


    1:09:35-1:10:43 Bye bye for now!


    Thank you to Jen Bones (@gnucontrol) for the main theme song. Thanks to Mr. Pingu (@TheSadPingu) for production and editing assistance.

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    ]]>     Welcome to the unofficial NAFO podcast, bringing you our best brain damaged dogs and friends. Hosted by the Matt the TWAFFO CEO (@MattPPea) and Joe Place (@joseph__place), today's conversation brings to you top tier guests on Georgia: Maggie (@maggiedidrise) and Dr. Nik Ford (@ford_nik). This podcast was originally recorded in September 2022.


    Feed the Wolves (Donations to the Georgian Legion)

    Donate to Ukraine today (United24)


    0:00-0:47 - Intro Theme


    0:47-11:17 Intro from Matt & Joe and discussing the podcast


    11:15-14:19 Intro to our guest's today


    14:24-50:42 Discussing NAFO and Georgia with Maggie and Dr. Nik Ford


    50:50-1:09:25 Georgia, NAFO, and Conflict with Dr. Nik Ford


    1:09:35-1:10:43 Bye bye for now!


    Thank you to Jen Bones (@gnucontrol) for the main theme song. Thanks to Mr. Pingu (@TheSadPingu) for production and editing assistance.

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