That post you saw about Polymarket odds?  It very well may have been sponsored—paid for by the company that stands to gain the most from your wager.  Only the influencer making the post didn’t have to disclose their financial interest.  Political Reporter Jason Beeferman, with his colleagues at Politico, have blown the doors off the story, identifying influencers and nearly 500 social media posts they created in exchange for payment—without disclosing that arrangement to their followers.  In addition, hosts Jim Ludes and Mark Jacobson highlight reporting on China’s struggles with foreign malign influence campaigns and Russia’s propaganda efforts in Africa.

That post you saw about Polymarket odds?&nbsp; It very well may have been sponsored&mdash;paid for by the company that stands to gain the most from your wager.&nbsp; Only the influencer making the post didn&rsquo;t have to disclose their financial interest.&nbsp; Political Reporter Jason Beeferman, with his colleagues at Politico, have blown the doors off the story, identifying influencers and nearly 500 social media posts they created in exchange for payment&mdash;without disclosing that arrangement to their followers.&nbsp; In addition, hosts Jim Ludes and Mark Jacobson highlight reporting on China&rsquo;s struggles with foreign malign influence campaigns and Russia&rsquo;s propaganda efforts in Africa.

From the Pell Center at Salve Regina University and the creators of the Active Measures Newsletter, a weekly dive into the latest trends in political warfare, influence, and information campaigns. 

From the Pell Center at Salve Regina University and the creators of the Active Measures Newsletter, a weekly dive into the latest trends in political warfare, influence, and information campaigns.

A weekly dive into the headlines in the Active Measures Newsletter from the Pell Center at Salve Regina University.

The Active Measures Newsletter Podcast

Hosts Jim Ludes and Mark Jacobson explore the influence of predictions, manipulation of information, and the need for regulation in the age of AI and social media. They discuss how predictions are power moves, the impact of misinformation, and the importance of regulatory frameworks to protect democratic processes.